When you think about fear and sailing, most people think about big waves, heavy storms and pirates. Me, I think about pressure cookers.
The pressure cooker is a scary gadget. After all, it cooks under pressure. I remember seeing cartoons when I was younger showing the contents of a cooker plastered to the walls, ceilings and cabinets.
But I am strong and overcame my fear. After searching for a small, high quality, used pressure cooker, my sister-in-law came across one at a garage sale. I pulled out some frozen venison, scanned the internet for recipes, and took the plunge. It was with trepidation that I sealed the cooker and turned up the heat. I jumped when the release valve first started to jiggle. Someone should have been taking a video of me as I cautiously approached the stove to moderate the temperature. I really didn’t want to get any closer than necessary - just in case.
But I am strong and overcame my fear. After searching for a small, high quality, used pressure cooker, my sister-in-law came across one at a garage sale. I pulled out some frozen venison, scanned the internet for recipes, and took the plunge. It was with trepidation that I sealed the cooker and turned up the heat. I jumped when the release valve first started to jiggle. Someone should have been taking a video of me as I cautiously approached the stove to moderate the temperature. I really didn’t want to get any closer than necessary - just in case.
My fears were unfounded. The pressure cooker worked like a charm. The venison came out tender and juicy. The entire process - heat, maintain, and cool - took about 45 minutes. Sure beats waiting all day for a crock pot or 3 hours in the oven. I can see where this handy method of "speed cooking" would be indispensable while cruising.
Ahhh - one more item off our to-do list before we cruise. Now back to sorting items for our next garage sale.
