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1. WIY
   Member

   I noticed that some pot covers have the turnable tops that allow steam out. Practically speaking what is the purpose of this feature?

   Thanks

   Posted 9 months ago #

2. YW Moderator-20
   Not ready to retire

   For you to burn your finger if you accidentally touch the escaping steam.

   Posted 9 months ago #

3. oomis
   Member

   Probably to allow the pot to vent some steam, so the liquid does not boil over.

   Posted 9 months ago #

4. WIY
   Member

   Mod 20
   Well then Im using it properly!

   Posted 9 months ago #

5. Sam2
   The Even-Keeled and Erudite Shmuely Wollenberger from Las Vegas

   Probably to allow the pot to vent some steam, so the liquid does not boil over.

   That's probably cheaper than a psychiatrist too. :)

   Posted 9 months ago #

6. Curiosity
   Not a cat person

   If you're talking about pressure cooking pots then it's a safety valve to prevent it from exploding. Pressure influences boiling temperatures, which in turn influence cooking results.

   Otherwise, releasing the steam from the pot allows more steam to be emitted from the liquid into the air in the pot, which makes the dish dryer.

   Posted 9 months ago #

7. WIY
   Member

   Curiosity
   I was referring to the latter not a pressure cooker. If I were cooking up noodles would I want it open letting out steam or closed?

   Posted 9 months ago #

8. Mammele
   Member

   I usually find that it releases too little steam to prevent boiling over for something like noodles, but maybe I need to use bigger pots... Noodles you can leave the lid or "valve" open a little and watch the pot like a halk after the pasta is in but before it boils again (unless you added the pasta very slowly so the water doesn't stop boiling, not for my patience). Afterwards, with a heavy pot you should leave the lid completely off and cook on a generous flame.

   Posted 9 months ago #

9. oomis
   Member

   I would leave the vent open for boiling noodles, to avoid boilover. The lid you describe is a GREAT idea. I usually have to leave th cover slightly askew to achieve that same result. ALways use a BIG pot for pasta, ebcause you need to cook it in sufficient water and have enough room for the noodles to expand. Covering the pot keeps the water temp higher.

   Posted 9 months ago #

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