(Learn more about homemade French yogurt here)
If you’re wondering whether you can use those cute French yogurt cups in your pressure cooker, the answer is yes—with a few precautions. French yogurt cups are typically made of glass, which can withstand heat, but there are important things to consider (see this Instant Pot French-style yogurt recipe for inspiration):
- Oven-Safe Glass: Only use yogurt cups made of oven-safe glass. Non-tempered glass can shatter under pressure and temperature changes.
- Trivet and Water: Place the yogurt cups on a trivet inside the pressure cooker, and always add water to the pot (at least 1 cup). This ensures the glass isn’t in direct contact with the base, which can lead to uneven heating and potentially cracking.
- Slow Pressure Release: Use natural pressure release when cooking with glass containers to reduce the risk of cracking due to sudden temperature changes.
French yogurt cups are great for making desserts, custards, and other individual servings in a pressure cooker. Just remember to follow these safety tips to avoid any accidents.
Final Thoughts
Cooking chicken in a pressure cooker is about convenience without sacrificing flavor or texture. Whether you’re new to pressure cooking or a seasoned pro, experimenting with different cuts and flavors can be incredibly rewarding. Just remember to adjust the cooking times based on the cut of chicken and whether it’s fresh or frozen. Before long, you’ll be whipping up chicken dinners that taste like they took all day—when in reality, they took just a fraction of that time.