it takes forever for my imusa to get up to pressure, like 45 minutes just to start rocking. is that normal?

— asked by Jordan

DIAGNOSIS No, that's far too long. The most common cause is insufficient heat or too much liquid/food volume.

FIX Start with high heat, uncovered, until the contents come to a full, rolling boil. Only then lock the lid in place with the regulator on. Keep the heat on high until the regulator begins to rock/jiggle steadily (this should take 5-15 minutes max). Then reduce heat.

IF THAT DIDN'T WORK Check that you're using the minimum required liquid (usually 1-2 cups for this size) and not overfilling the pot (never above 2/3 full). Too much mass (e.g., a huge frozen roast) or too little liquid will prevent steam generation.

HEADS UP Using a burner that's too small for the pot's wide base can drastically increase heat-up time. Ensure the burner size matches the pot's bottom diameter for efficient heat transfer.

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