pressure-cook

[ presh-er-kook ]

verb (used with object)

1. to cook in a pressure cooker.

pressure-cook

verb

1. to cook (food) in a pressure cooker

Word History and Origins

Origin of pressure-cook¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

For a while, the Instant Pot, an electronically controlled device that could pressure-cook and slow-cook food, was the kitchen tool everyone wanted.

From New York Times

That’s because the method is basically the same — substitute the chicken for a cauliflower “fillet,” then marinate, bread with the original seasoning and pressure-cook to order.

From Washington Post

After that, you cover, lock the pot, leave your timer at zero and select the pressure-cook option.

From Washington Post

As air fryers become a counter staple, manufacturers are adding features to fry, bake, dehydrate, pressure-cook or broil.

From New York Times

In just an hour, it will pressure-cook my past, present and future into a golden stock that I can drink in the mornings before my coffee.

From New York Times