Ep 13. Pressure: The Reload

In the thirteenth episode of the first season of Good Eats: Reloaded, titled "Pressure: The Reload," host Alton Brown revisits the world of pressure cooking. This time, he modernizes his approach and shares new techniques for cooking under pressure.

The episode begins with Alton highlighting the benefits of pressure cooking, including how it can tenderize tough cuts of meat in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional cooking methods. He then introduces viewers to the newest generation of pressure cookers, explaining their features and how they work.

Next, Alton demonstrates how to prepare a classic Italian dish, Osso Bucco, using his updated pressure-cooking technique. He begins by browning beef shanks in the pressure cooker, then sautéing onions, celery, and carrots. He adds garlic, tomato paste, and red wine before pouring in chicken broth to complete the dish.

The next recipe Alton prepares is a reimagined version of chicken noodle soup. He creates a flavorful broth by cooking chicken thighs and vegetables in the pressure cooker then removes the meat to shred it. He adds some egg noodles and cooks them for a few minutes before returning the shredded chicken to the pot to create a delicious and hearty soup in less time.

Alton also shares a unique technique for cooking potatoes that have been traditionally steamed or boiled in the past. He demonstrates how to cook a potato to the perfect consistency with the pressure cooker, revealing how pressure cooking the potatoes retains their moisture content, keeping them fluffy and delicious.

The host then moves on to showcasing the pressure cooker's ability to make bread. He shares a recipe for whole-grain bread using pressure cooked grains as ingredients and details the process of baking the bread using both the pressure cooker and a traditional oven.

Finally, Alton wraps up the episode with some great tips for maintaining the pressure cooker, including cleaning, checking the gasket, and replacing any parts that are necessary.

Overall, "Pressure: The Reload" provides viewers with an updated view of pressure cooking and is a must-watch for anyone who loves to cook!