Pressure cookers are an excellent option for your on-the-road food cravings. The device wears many hats; it can slow cook, pressure cook, steam, keep food warm and even sauté vegetables. You can typically find a great pressure cooker for less than $100, and driver Chris Karboski highly recommends purchasing one for inside your cab.
“You can cook a great meal during a 30 minute break,” he says.
Below is a delicious and easy recipe, courtesy of Chris and his wife Yvonne. Yvonne rides along with Chris when he is on the road and the couple swears by this hearty pot roast when they are craving a home-style meal.
POT ROAST
You will need:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
1 large onion, diced
1 (1 ounce) package Italian dressing mix
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch dressing mix
1 (1.2 ounce) package low-sodium brown gravy mix
1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & BRUSSEL SPROUTS
You will need:
1 whole squash peeled 1" cubed
1 package of Brussels sprouts
1 large sweet onion or more
1/8 cup olive oil
Fresh garlic cloves to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Sprinkle cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste