Why Trust Us

Our promise is simple: safer, faster, more consistent pressure cooking—verified by data you can understand and repeat at home.

Outcome‑First Reviews

We rank products by real‑world outcomes, not hype: speed to the table (including preheat and release), consistency across batches, safety features and failsafes, and true ownership costs (gaskets, parts, cleaning time, and energy per meal). If a cooker is quick but inconsistent, or “feature‑rich” but costly to maintain, our scores reflect that.

Transparent, Repeatable Methods

Every claim traces back to a test protocol: time–thickness maps, altitude and release‑method adjustments, and standardized liquid minimums. We measure energy with plug‑level watt‑hour meters (electric) and utility readings or calibrated sensors (stovetop), then report energy‑per‑meal. Our Timing Converter and Cooker Fit Finder are built on these datasets so you can reproduce our guidance.

Independence and Ethics

• No pay‑to‑play. Brands do not buy rankings or influence coverage.
• Affiliate links never change our findings. We disclose how we earn and why it doesn’t affect price or verdicts.
• When we accept loaner units, we test them alongside retail units when possible and disclose the source.

Safety at the Core

We bake food‑safety checkpoints into every guide: pre‑cook inspections, liquid minimums, venting protocols, and recovery steps for sealing issues or BURN errors. High‑risk foods (beans, poultry, stocks) receive extra scrutiny and validated cooling/reheat guidance.

Credentials That Matter

Our team blends method engineering, food safety certification, appliance repair expertise, and real‑world meal prep. That means we don’t just read manuals—we measure, repair, repeat, and translate results for busy home cooks.

Accountability

We maintain correction logs, date‑stamped updates, and versioned methodology notes. If you find a discrepancy, email us; we’ll test, publish the outcome, and credit the catch where appropriate.