r/PressureCooking

Ladies and gentlemen , please take a moment to advise me. I have recently bought myself a pressure cooker and I have enjoyed using it. As a matter of fact , I think i've been making some of the most delicious things I've ever eaten in it. However , almost every time I use it , a portion of my food burns and sticks to the bottom of the pressure cooker. I've tried adding more water and it just takes longer to come up to pressure.But still leaves a small layer , burnt and stuck to the bottom. It doesn't exactly affect the taste and when I serve it, I don't scrape the bottom and it really doesn't affect me that much other than having to scrub when I clean it. But is there a special trick to prevent this Or is it just part of a pressure cooker's life. I've tried lowering the temperature and it just doesn't come up to pressure as well. Please advise. Also, be advised that most of the things I cook in it.I start out by making a roux or gravy And I usually use a thickener of some kind like flour or cream.

New Tefal Secure 5 Neo pressure cooker lid grinds/scratches when closing — normal or defect? The dust/powder in the end is from inside the washer, maybe to keep it good. Will wash and test it.

Sooooo moneys tight & I bought a farberware from Facebook marketplace for super cheap, saw a vid on making pinto beans thought I could save money not buying canned.
Anyways
I go pick it up, she says stored it olmost right after buying long time ago then stored it, basically new, shoot half the stuff was still sealed in bags.
Well, there was a bit of dirt & such so I’m wondering if it was just shoved in a barn exposed to elements.

I cooked my first pot of beans yesterday & from the beginning steam was coming out olmost right after pressing start. But It seemed to be coming from all around the lid. Was worried that’s an issue & sure enough beans came out half cooked but maybe a touch burned, & no remaining liquid in the pot. Beans are edible but wouldn’t be enjoyable.

I just really wondering did I do something wrong or is it my fault buying one for $20 from a house out in the country & should I just buy another one but that’s clearly been used aka listing has photos of it on a countertop.

Sorry for over explaining, ADHD 😬 but if yall could give me tips on things to check? & could I test run it with just water as to not waste food?
Thank you 🙏

Hi all,
I love my pressure cooker, but am getting a bit bored of every recipe seemingly using the same veggies: carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and tomatoes.
Do you have any recipes that use veggies other than just the above? (Some of the above are fine as long as there's something else too.)
And preferably not just beans/lentils - they're delicious, but don't satisfy a craving for veggies.