Presto Electric Pressure Cooker User Manual

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Instructions and Recipes

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This is a Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance (see pages 2 and 3). Cracked, broken or

charred handles should be replaced.

3. Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold cover up to light and look through vent pipe to be certain it is clear.

4. Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use.

5. Do not ll pressure cooker over 2⁄3 full. For soup, grains, and dry beans and peas which expand during cooking, do not ll

cooker over 1⁄2 full. Overlling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See food preparation instructions.

6. Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pastas, dried soup mixes, or any dry beans and peas which are not listed on the chart on page 29. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may block the vent pipe, pressure relief valve, overpressure plug, and air vent/cover lock.

7. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain pressure cooker is properly closed before operating; cover handle must be directly above the body handle. See “How To Use Instructions.”

8. Do not place the pressure cooker or attempt to pressure cook in a heated oven.

9. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

or knobs.

10. Do not open pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released, air vent/cover lock has dropped, and no steam escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. If the handles are difcult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See “How To Use Instructions.”

11. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing ring or sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be replaced at least every two years.

12. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the pres-

sure cooker.

13. When normal operating pressure is reached, the pressure regulator will begin to rock. Gradually lower the heat to maintain a slow, steady rocking motion. If the pressure regulator is allowed to rock vigorously excess steam will escape, liquid will be evaporated, and food may scorch.

14. Caution: Do not use pressure cooker on an outdoor LP gas burner or gas range over 12,000 BTU’s.

15. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.

16. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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Pressure Cooker Instructions and Recipes

Table of ConTenTs

Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Handle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Acquainted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Questions and Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Soups and Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Dry Beans and Peas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Recipe Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Service and Parts Information . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

InTroduCTIon

Welcome to the world of pressure cooking. With your new Presto Pressure Cooker, you’ll discover how fast and easy it is to prepare a wide variety of delicious foods—especially foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with good

taste.

The pressure cooker is perfect for the way we live and eat today. It’s ideal for preparing many of the lighter foods that help keep us healthy and t. It preserves avors and nutrients, tenderizes meat and, best of all, it cooks foods three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods. And, it’s even possible to cook several foods in the pressure cooker at the same time without the avors intermingling.

We have included recipes for some traditional family favorites that are especially well suited to the many advantages of pressure cooking. For your convenience, we have also provided nutritional information for all of the recipes in this book.

To help get started with your new pressure cooker, be sure to read the “Getting Acquainted” section beginning on page 3.

handle InsTallaTIon

Tools Required: Phillips type screwdriver

NOTE: The pressure cooker handles can be found inside the pressure cooker body in individual plastic bags.

To Attach Body Handle to Cooker Body

1. Locate bag containing long body handle. This is the long handle that has one screw hole. Take out handle and remove

tape on handle which is holding screw in place. Remove screw from handle and set aside.

2. For easier handle installation, position cooker body upside down so the bracket identied with the sticker “attach stick

handle here” extends over edge of counter slightly. The model number is also on this side of the cooker.

3. Position long body handle, with  facing down,

onto bracket which is under the model number and date code (Fig. A).

4. Insert screw into handle hole and using a Phillips

type screwdriver fasten handle to bracket until handle is securely afxed to the pot. Caution: Continuing to tighten handle, once it is secure, can result in stripping of screws or cracking of

handles.

Model number and date code

Screw

Fig. A

Bracket

Body Handle

Pressure Cooker Body

Fill lines

Tab

Bracket

Screw

Helper Handle

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To Attach Helper Handle to Cooker Body

1. Locate bag containing short helper handle. Take out handle and remove tape on handle which is holding screw in

place. Remove screw from handle and set aside.

2. With the pressure cooker body upside down on table or counter (Fig. A), position helper handle, with the tab side up,

onto bracket under ll lines (Fig. A). Insert screw into helper handle hole and using a Phillips type screwdriver fasten handle to bracket until handle is securely afxed to the pot. When properly installed, handle should appear level with table or counter. Caution: Continuing to tighten handle, once it is secure, can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles.

To Attach Cover Handle to Cooker Cover

1. Locate bag containing cover handle. This handle has four holes, two of which contain screws. Take out handle and

remove tape on handle which is holding the two screws in place. Remove screws from handle and set aside.

2. Place pressure cooker cover upside down on table or counter as shown in Fig. B, so vent pipe bottom faces up.

3. Fit cover handle, with the menu guide facing down, onto cover handle mount so the air vent cover lock stem ts

through the top center hole of the cover handle (Fig. B).

4. Insert the screws into the two holes on both sides of the center hole.

Using a Phillips type screwdriver fasten cover handle to cover handle mount until handle is securely afxed to the cover. Caution: Continuing to tighten handle, once it is secure, can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles.

Vent Pipe Bottom

Air Vent/Cover Lock Stem

Cover Handle Mount

Center Hole

Screw

Cover Handle

Note: After placing cover on cooker body, check positioning of han-

dles. Follow step 4 on page 4. When properly installed, the body handle and cover handle will line up with each other without interference.

Fig. B

Screw

GeTTInG aCquaInTed

Your pressure cooker is like a saucepan with a very special cover that locks in place. Air is automatically exhausted and steam is sealed inside creating pressure within the unit. Under pressure, internal temperatures in the cooker are raised above the normal boiling point of water, causing foods to cook faster. At 15 pounds of pressure, a temperature of 250° F. (or 121° C.) is reached inside the pressure cooker. This higher temperature speeds cooking. The moist steam atmosphere also tenderizes meats naturally.

It is important to become familiar with the various parts of the pressure cooker (Fig. C) and to read the “How To Use” section beginning on page 4 before using the unit for the rst time.

Before the rst use, remove the sealing ring (Fig. D) by simply pulling it out of the inside rim of the cover.

Pressure Regulator

Overpressure Plug

Cover

Pressure

Relief Valve

Helper Handle

Vent Pipe

Air Vent/Cover Lock

Stop Tab

Cover Handle

Sealing Ring

Lock pin

Body Handle

Sealing Ring

Body

Fig. C

Cooking rack

Stop Tab

Fig. D

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Wash sealing ring, cover, body, and cooking rack (Fig. C) in hot, sudsy water to remove any packaging material and white manufacturing lubricant. Rinse all parts with warm water and dry. Then, replace the sealing ring, being careful to t it under the stop tabs and the lock pin (Fig. D) which are located on the inside rim of the cover.

how To use

To assure the very best results every time, carefully follow these step-by-step instructions for pressure cooking. You may nd it helpful to refer back to Fig. C on page 3.

1. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the pressure cooking recipe you have

selected. If a larger quantity is desired, you may increase the ingredients by

⁄2. Be sure not to

overll the pressure cooker (see page 5 for guidance on lling).

Pour liquid into the cooker body, as specied in the recipe or timetable. This liquid is usually

water. However, some recipes specify other liquids, such as wine.

2. Place the cooking rack into the cooker, if called for in the recipe (see Helpful Hints on

page 8 for guidance on when to use).

3. IMPORTANT: Look through the vent pipe to make certain that it is clear (Fig. E) before

placing cover on cooker body. See safety information on page 5 and 6. If blocked, clean as described on page 6, step 3.

Holding the body handle with your left hand and the cover handle with your right hand, align

the  mark on the cover with the  mark on the body handle and place the cover on the cooker body (Fig. F).

4. After placing the cover on the cooker body, place one hand on the cover opposite the body

handle and apply a slight downward pressure. Place the thumb of your other hand on the side of the body handle and wrap your ngers around the cover handle (Fig. G). Then rotate the cover clockwise until the cover handle lines up with the body handle. The pressure cooker

is completely closed when the cover handle is directly above the body handle (Fig. H).

5. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe (Fig. I). The pressure regulator will t loosely

on the vent pipe. It will not touch the top of the pressure cooker cover.

6. Using a high heat setting on your stove, heat the pressure cooker until the pressure regulator

attains a gentle rocking motion.

NOTE: The air vent/cover lock may move up and down a few times when cooking rst be-

gins as it automatically exhausts air from the pressure cooker. Steam will be noticeable. This is normal. When pressure begins to build, it slides up, locking the cover on.

Once the cooker has sealed, the air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position until pres-

sure is released (Fig. J).

7. Cooking time begins when the pressure regulator begins to rock gently. Gradually lower the

heat as necessary to maintain a slow, steady rocking motion and cook for the length of time indicated in the recipe or timetable. If the pressure regulator is allowed to rock vigorously, excess steam will escape. Therefore, too much liquid will evaporate and food may scorch. Never leave your pressure cooker unattended at high heat settings. It could boil dry, overheat, and cause damage to the pressure cooker.

8. When cooking time is complete, turn off burner. If using an electric stove, remove pressure

cooker from burner. Caution: Lift pressure cooker to remove it from burner. Sliding

cookware can leave scratches on stovetops.

9. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or timetable instructions. If the

instructions say “Let the pressure drop of its own accord,” set the pressure cooker aside to cool until pressure is completely reduced. If the instructions

Air Vent/Cover Lock in UP Position. Pressure in Unit.

state, “Cool cooker at once,” cool the pressure cooker under a running water faucet (Fig. K, page 5) or pour cold water over it, or place it in a pan of cold

Fig. J

water (Fig. L, page 5) until pressure is completely reduced. Note: Do not set hot cooker in a sink that is not heat resistant, as it could damage the sink. Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has

dropped.

Fig. E

Vent Pipe

Fig. F

 Mark

 Mark

Fig. G

Fig. H

Fig. I

Air Vent/Cover Lock in DOWN Position. No Pressure in Unit.

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If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position,

there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops.

10. After pressure has been completely reduced, i.e., the

air vent cover lock has dropped, remove the pressure

regulator. Always remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.

11. To open the cover, turn it counterclockwise until the 

Fig. K Fig. L

mark on the cover aligns with the  mark on the body handle. Then, lift the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you. If the cover turns hard, there still may be some pressure in the unit. Do not force the cover off. Continue to cool the pressure cooker until steam no longer is escaping from the vent pipe, the air vent/cover lock has dropped, and the cover turns easily.

12. Food is ready to serve.

ImporTanT safeTy

InformaTIon

Cooking under pressure enables you to prepare food both quickly and deliciously. If used properly, your pressure cooker is one of the safest appliances in your kitchen. To ensure safe operation, make sure you always observe the following simple rules whenever you use the pressure cooker:

Never overﬁll the pressure cooker. — The pressure regulator is designed to maintain cooking pressure at a safe level. It relieves excess pressure through the vent pipe as it rocks back and forth. Many foods tend to expand when cooked. If the cooker is overlled, expansion of food may cause the vent pipe to become blocked or clogged. In the event that the vent pipe becomes blocked, there are two backup safety devices which are intended to release excess pressure: the pressure relief valve and the overpressure plug. It is possible, however, to block them as well if the cooker is overlled.

Do not ll the cooker more than

as rice, grains, dry beans and peas, or foods that are mostly liquid, such as soups, never ll the cooker more than

⁄3 full when cooking most foods. When cooking foods that foam, froth, or expand, such

⁄2 full.

For your convenience, both the 2⁄3 and 1⁄2 full levels are marked by indentations on the side of the pressure cooker body

(Fig. M). The upper marking indicates the

⁄3 full level and the lower the 1⁄2 full level. In addition, in each section of the

recipes you will nd instructions on the maximum ll level for each type of food.

Reminder: When cooking any food, do not let any portion extend above the

maximum ﬁll mark. When cooking rice, grains, dry beans and peas, soups,

and stews, the cooker should never be more than

⁄2 full.

2. Never pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pastas,

⁄3 ll line

⁄2 ll line

dried soup mixes, or dry beans and peas which are not listed in the chart on page 29. — These foods expand so much as a result of foaming and frothing

Fig. M

that they should never be cooked under pressure.

3. Always add cooking liquid. — If an empty pressure cooker is left on a hot burner or if a cooker boils dry and is left

on a heated burner, the cooker will overheat excessively causing possible discoloration and/or damage to the cooker.

4. Always look through the vent pipe before using the cooker to make sure it is clear. — If the vent pipe is blocked,

it cannot function as it should and thus cannot relieve excess pressure. Pressure may then build to unsafe levels. To clean the vent pipe, see page 6.

5. Always fully close the pressure cooker. — The cooker is fully closed when the cover handle is directly above the

body handle. Your pressure cooker has specially designed lugs on the cover and body which lock the cover in place when the cooker is fully closed. However, if the cooker is not fully closed, the lugs cannot lock the cover onto the body. It’s possible that pressure could build inside the cooker and cause the cover to come off and result in bodily injury or property damage. Always be sure the cover handle is directly above the body handle (see page 4, Fig. H). Do not turn past handle alignment.

6. Never open the cooker when it contains pressure. — The air vent/cover lock provides a visual indication of pres-

sure inside the cooker. When it is up, there is pressure. When it is down, there is no pressure in the cooker and it can be

opened.

If the pressure cooker is opened before all of the pressure is released, the contents of the cooker will erupt and could

cause bodily injury or property damage.

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7. Respond to a warning from the pressure relief valve. — The pressure relief valve is a warning device that is de-

signed to provide both visual (the blue cap lifts and steam comes out the sides) and audio (a fast, steady release of steam, often times accompanied by a continuous unpleasant sound) signals to indicate that the vent pipe has been blocked and is no longer regulating pressure and there is excessive pressure in the cooker. If you see and/or hear either of these signals, immediately turn off the burner. Do not move the cooker. Instead, allow pressure to drop of its own accord. When there is no pressure in the cooker (see #6, page 5), remove the pressure regulator from the cover, open the cooker, and clean the vent pipe (see #3 below).

NOTE: Do not operate the cooker again until you have replaced the pressure release valve.

The high pressure which triggered the release, may have contaminated the valve with food particles, which could pre-

vent it from acting as a warning and a backup pressure release valve if the vent pipe is plugged again.

Remember a plugged vent pipe is a result of user error.

• Never overll the cooker.

• Never cook the foods listed in #2, page 5 in a pressure cooker.

• Always follow the special procedures when cooking rice, grains, and dry beans and peas (see #11, page 6)

8. Never tamper with the internal components of the pressure relief valve. — The pressure relief valve is a very sen-

sitive part and can be easily damaged. When replacing the pressure relief valve, the entire part must be replaced.

9. Replace the sealing ring if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky. — The sealing

ring provides a pressure tight seal between the cover and stainless steel body. The sealing ring needs to be in good condition to function properly. Failure to replace the sealing ring when it is hard, deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky could result in bodily injury or property damage.

10. Replace the overpressure plug if it is hard, deformed, cracked, worn or pitted, or when replacing the sealing

ring. — The overpressure plug is designed to relieve excess pressure by releasing from the cooker cover in the event

that both the vent pipe and pressure relief valve are blocked. The overpressure plug is made of rubber, and when new, is soft and pliable. Over time, depending on the frequency and type of use, rubber becomes hard and inexible. When hard and inexible, the overpressure plug loses its ability to act as a secondary pressure relief valve. It should be replaced immediately.

Should the overpressure plug ever be forced out of the cover due to excess pressure while cooking, it is important to

call the Test Kitchen at 1-800-368-2194. Do not attempt to use the released overpressure plug.

11. Always follow special procedures found in the instruction book when pressure cooking rice, grains, and dry

beans and peas. — During cooking, dry beans and peas tend to froth and foam which can cause the vent pipe to

become blocked. Therefore, dry beans and peas need to be soaked and cooked according to instructions on page 29. Using this method will keep foam at safe levels during cooking. Like dry beans and peas, rice and grains tend to froth and foam during cooking; therefore, to contain foaming and frothing during the cooking period, rice and grains must be prepared in a bowl in the pressure cooker according to directions on page 31.

CleanInG

1. All parts of your pressure cooker, including the sealing ring and pressure regulator, are fully immersible for easy clean-

ing. When washing the unit, however, the sealing ring should always be removed to allow easy cleaning of the inside rim of the cover.

Your stainless steel pressure cooker may also be washed in an automatic dishwasher. When washing in a dishwasher,

you must rst remove the sealing ring from the cover as this part must be hand washed.

The sealing ring should be washed in hot, sudsy water after each use.

2. If food residue adheres to the pressure cooker body, clean with a stainless steel scouring pad, a nylon mesh pad, or a

non-abrasive powder cleanser, such as Bon ami* polishing cleanser or Cameo* copper, brass & porcelain cleaner. Do not use steel wool or cleaners with chlorine bleach.

3. To be sure the vent pipe is clear, hold the cover up to the light and look through the vent pipe. Clean it with a small

brush or pipe cleaner if it is blocked or partially blocked (Fig. N, page 7). Also clean the vent pipe nut as shown.

*Bon ami polishing cleanser is a registered trademark of Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co. Cameo copper, brass & porcelain cleaner is a registered trademark of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

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4. Occa s i onally remove the air vent/cover lock in the pressure cooker cover

handle for cleaning. To remove the air vent/cover lock, place your nger over the hole in the cover handle (Fig. N) and remove the white rubber gasket from the air vent/cover lock on the underside of the cover (Fig. O). Push the air vent/cover lock through the top of the cover and wash it and the gasket in hot, sudsy water. The metal shaft of the air vent/cover lock may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad. Clean the hole in the cover handle with a small brush. After cleaning, reinsert the metal shaft of the air vent/cover lock from the top side of the cover down through the cover handle hole (Fig. P). Place a nger over the handle hole (to keep the cover lock from falling out) and turn the cover over. Wet the rubber gasket and push onto the end of the metal shaft until it snaps into the groove on the shaft.

5. The overpressure plug can also be removed for cleaning by pushing it out of its opening

from the top of the cover. After cleaning, reinsert it by pushing the domed side of the plug, marked “TOP”, into the opening from the underside of the cover, until the bottom edge is fully and evenly seated against the underside of the cover (Fig. Q). When the overpressure plug is properly installed, the word “TOP” will be visible on the overpressure plug when viewing the outside of the cover.

6. The pressure relief valve should not be disassembled for cleaning or repair. Clean the

exposed surface of the valve when cleaning the underside of the cover.

7. To bring out its luster, the outside surface of your stainless steel pressure cooker can be

cleaned occasionally with a silver polish or any other ne, non-abrasive polish.

Take care not to overheat your stainless steel pressure cooker. Very high heat can some-

times cause vari-colored stains, called heat tints, in stainless steel. Heat tints can usually be removed by using a non-abrasive powder cleanser.

Cover

Handle

Hole

Rubber Gasket

Fig. O

Cover Handle Hole

Fig. P

Overpressure Plug

Fig. N

Metal Shaft

Indented Portion

Fig. Q

Care and maInTenanCe

1. When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place with the cover inverted on the body. If the cover is locked

on, unpleasant odors may form inside the unit and the sealing ring could be damaged.

2. As is the case of all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooker with a knife or other sharp utensil.

3. If the body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a screwdriver. CAUTION: Overtightening can result in

stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.

4. Periodically check the vent pipe nut for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, using a

5. Periodically check the pressure relief valve nut for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, using an 11⁄16″ wrench.

6. Do not strike the rim of the pressure cooker with any cooking utensil because this could cause nicks in the rim which

may allow steam to escape and prevent the pressure cooker from sealing.

7. The sealing ring, overpressure plug, and rubber gasket of the air vent/cover lock may shrink, become hard, deformed,

cracked, worn, or pitted with normal use. Exposure to high heat, such as a warm burner or oven top, will cause these parts to deteriorate rapidly. When this happens, replace the sealing ring, overpressure plug, and small rubber gasket of the air vent/cover lock. Replace the sealing ring and overpressure plug at least every two years.

Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged use. Replace

the sealing ring. Whenever you replace the sealing ring, replace the overpressure plug also.

8. Each time you clean or use your pressure cooker, check to be sure the bottom has not been damaged. Nicks and

scratches may leave sharp edges that can damage ceramic stovetops or other smooth surfaces. Lift pressure cooker to remove it from burner. Sliding cookware could leave scratches on stovetops.

9. The formation of a small amount of moisture under the pressure regulator is normal when cooking rst begins. It is the

result of the temperature of the regulator being lower than the rest of the unit.

⁄16″ wrench.

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A small amount of steam or moisture may also be visible around the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock as

cooking begins. It should stop when pressure begins to build and the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock seal. If leakage continues, clean or replace the overpressure plug and/or air vent/cover lock assembly. The pressure cooker will not seal if the gasket for the air vent/cover lock is cracked.

Do not operate your pressure cooker with continual leakage. If the preceding steps do not correct the problem,

return the entire unit to the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 37).

10. If for any reason the pressure cooker cannot be opened, contact the Consumer Service Department in Eau Claire, WI at

1-800-877-0441.

Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by

the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 37).

helpful hInTs

 Your favorite recipes may be adjusted for cooking in the pressure cooker by following the general directions in this

book for the particular type of food being cooked. Decrease the cooking time for your recipe by

⁄3 since pressure

cooking is much faster than ordinary cooking methods. For example, if your ordinary cooking method requires 45 minutes, in the pressure cooker the cooking time will be 15 minutes. Because there is very little evaporation, the

amount of liquid used should be decreased. Use about

⁄2 cup more liquid than you’ll desire in your nished dish. But,

remember, there must always be water or some other liquid in the pressure cooker to produce the necessary steam.

 Use the cooking rack when it is desirable to cook foods out of the cooking liquid. When foods are pressure cooked out

of the liquid, avors will not intermingle. Therefore, it is possible to cook several foods at once, as long as they have similar cooking times. If it is desirable to blend avors, do not use the cooking rack.

 Many different cooking liquids can be used in a pressure cooker. Wine, beer, bouillon, fruit juices, and of course water

all make excellent cooking liquids in the pressure cooker.

 Beautiful desserts and side dishes can be prepared in the pressure cooker, using individual or small metal molds or

glass custard cups, which are ovenproof. Fill molds pressure cooker on the cooking rack. Do not ll the pressure cooker over

⁄3 full to allow for expansion of food, and t them loosely into the

⁄3 full.

 If a recipe says to cook 0 minutes, cook food only until the pressure regulator begins to rock. Then cool pressure

cooker according to recipe.

 The pressure cooker is usually cooled at once for delicate foods such as custards and fresh vegetables. For other foods,

like meats, soups, and grains, let the pressure drop of its own accord.

 When pressure cooking at high altitudes, the cooking time needs to be increased 5% for every 1000 feet above the rst

2000 feet. Following this rule, the times should be increased as follows:

3000 ft. ... 5% 5000 ft. ... 15% 7000 ft. ... 25%

4000 ft. ... 10% 6000 ft. ... 20% 8000 ft. ... 30%

Because pressure cooking times are increased at altitudes of 3,000 feet or above, an additional

⁄2 cup cooking liquid

will be needed.

 If you have any questions on recipes, time charts, or the operation of your pressure cooker, call or write: Test Kitchen,

National Presto Industries, Inc., 3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703-3703, phone 1-800-368-2194. You may also contact us at our website www.GoPresto.com. When writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays, if possible. Written inquiries will be answered promptly by letter or telephone.

quesTIons & answers

Occasionally the cover is hard to open or close. What causes this? What should I do?

In order for pressure to build inside your pressure cooker, the unit has a special cover which provides an airtight t. Because of this, you may nd that on occasion the cover may be difcult to open or close. The following suggestions will help if this happens:

If the cover seems hard to close, press the palm of your hand on the cover area directly opposite the cover handle while

moving the cover handle to the closed position with your other hand.

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If after browning meat or poultry the cover is difcult to close, it may be due to

expansion of the pressure cooker body from heating. Remove the cover and allow

Apply Cooking

Oil Here

the pressure cooker body to cool slightly and try again. Do not place the pressure cooker back on the burner until it is fully closed.

If necessary, to help make the cover easier to open and close, a very light coating

of cooking oil may be applied to the sealing ring and to the underside of the lugs on the pressure cooker body (Fig. R). Use a pastry brush, a piece of cloth, or your ngertips and be sure to wipe off any excess oil.

What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more liquid than desired?

Apply

Cooking Oil

Here

Fig. R

With the cover removed, simmer to evaporate the excess liquid. Next time you prepare the same recipe, you may want to use less liquid.

How does one prevent overcooking?

Remember to begin timing as soon as the pressure regulator begins to rock gently. It is very important to accurately time



the cooking period. A Presto

kitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose. Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions

for cooling the pressure cooker.

What if the food is not completely done after the recommended cooking time?

Simply bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the food a minute or two longer.

Can I use my pressure cooker on all types of ranges?

Your pressure cooker will work on gas, electric coil and ceramic glass (smoothtop) ranges. In addition, stainless steel pressure cookers will work on induction ranges.

When cooking ﬁrst begins, is it normal for steam to escape and moisture to form on the cover and between the handles?

It is normal for steam to escape and a slight amount of moisture leakage to form on the cover and between the handles when cooking rst begins. If leakage continues, the cover handle may not be properly aligned with the body handle and, therefore, the cover lock cannot engage.

My cooker is making a loud, unpleasant sound. The blue cap in the middle of the cover is also lifting up and emitting steam. What is causing this?

The pressure relief valve is a warning device that is designed to provide both visual (the blue cap lifts and steam comes out the sides) and audio (a fast, steady release of steam, often times accompanied by a continuous unpleasant sound) signals to indicate that the vent pipe has been blocked and is no longer regulating pressure. If you see and/or hear either of these signals, immediately turn off the burner. Do not move the cooker. Instead, allow pressure to drop of its own accord. When there is no pressure in the cooker (see #6, page 5), remove the pressure regulator from the cover, open the cooker, and clean the vent pipe (see page 6).

NOTE: Do not operate the cooker again until you have replaced the pressure release valve. The high pressure which triggered the release, may have contaminated the valve with food particles, which could prevent it from acting as a warning and a backup pressure release valve if the vent pipe is plugged again.

Remember a plugged vent pipe is a result of user error.

• Never overll the cooker.

• Never cook the foods listed in #2, page 5 in a pressure cooker.

• Always follow the special procedures when cooking rice, grains, and dry beans and peas (see #11, page 6).

Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and drop back down when cooking ﬁrst begins?

It is possible that the air vent/cover lock will move up and down slightly when cooking rst begins. Do not be concerned. The air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position once the cooker has sealed. However, if the air vent/cover lock continues to move up and down or rises partially, tap it lightly with the tip of a knife. If it does not rise once you have tapped it, the following may be occurring:

1. The burner is not hot enough.

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2. The cooker is not fully closed (see page 4).

3. There is insufcient liquid to form steam.

4. The gasket for the air vent/cover lock needs to be replaced (see page 7).

soups and sToCks

The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken by ordinary methods.

Stocks form the base for most great soups and sauces, and you can even substitute a stock for water in many recipes to add extra avor. Traditionally, stocks are made by simmering bones and scraps for hours to extract all their avor. With the pressure cooker, you can do the same thing in just minutes by following the simple directions on the following pages.

We’ve also included a few favorite soup recipes and, if you have a favorite recipe of your own, try it in the pressure cooker using one of the recipes in this book as your guide. If adding dry beans and peas, they must rst be soaked according to directions on page 29. Do not pressure cook soups containing barley, rice, pasta, grains, dry beans and peas which are not listed in the chart on page 29, and dried soup mixes because they have a tendency to foam, froth, and sputter

and could block the vent pipe.

Cooked barley, rice, grains, pasta, dry beans and peas which are not listed in the chart on page 29, and dried soup mixes should be added to the soup after pressure cooking.

FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS,

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

CHICKEN SOUP

11⁄2 pounds chicken, cut into serving pieces 4 cups water 1⁄2 cup sliced carrots

Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove pieces of chicken from cooker and let cool. Remove meat from bones and return meat to cooker. Heat through.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 160 Calories, 8 g Fat, 54 mg Cholesterol

Delicious Soups From Chicken Soup...

CHICKEN SOUP STOCK — Strain Chicken Soup to make stock. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP — Bring soup to a boil. Add ne noodles and simmer, uncovered, 10 to

15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

6 servings

CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP — Mix together 1 beaten egg, 1⁄2 cup milk, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Stir in

⁄8 cups our. Drop mixture from teaspoon into bubbling Chicken Soup in cooker. Simmer uncovered

1 6 minutes.

6 servings

CHICKEN RICE SOUP — Add 1 cup cooked rice to Chicken Soup. Heat through. Salt and pepper to

taste.

6 servings

1⁄2 cup chopped onion 1⁄4 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

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BROWN BEEF SOUP

11⁄2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 cups water 1⁄2 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup sliced carrots

Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg Cholesterol

Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup...

BROWN BEEF SOUP STOCK — Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock. ONION SOUP — Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into cooker and sauté 1

onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Ladle into soup bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese. If desired, garnish with croutons or toasted French bread.

6 servings

BEEF TOMATO SOUP — Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup. Heat through.

8 servings

1⁄4 cup chopped celery 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon parsley ﬂakes 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

⁄2 cups thinly sliced onions. Stir

BLACK BEAN SOUP

2 cups dry black beans 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 jalapeño chiles, seeded, deveined, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 11⁄2 teaspoons oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice

Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Pour oil in pressure cooker. Sauté onion, garlic, chiles, chili powder, oregano, and allspice for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken stock, carrots, brown sugar, and vinegar. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove 1 cup of bean mixture, place in blender and purée until smooth. Return to pressure cooker and stir in fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings 231 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

4 cups chicken stock or broth 2 cups sliced carrots,

⁄4-inch thick 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

• • • • • • •

1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped Salt to taste

SAFFRON FISH STEW

1 can (14 broth 1⁄4 cup dry white wine 4 new red potatoes, quartered 3 carrots, cut into 1⁄2-inch chunks 1 medium onion, ﬁnely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley 1 bay leaf

Place broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, and saffron in pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking

slowly. Cool cooker at once. Add sh, pepper, and peas. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Discard bay

leaf. Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings

174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol

⁄2 ounces) chicken

Pinch of saffron threads or 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric

• • • • • • •

1 pound ﬁrm ﬁsh (halibut, haddock, cod, pollack) fresh or thawed, cut into 8 pieces 1 small red pepper, cut into chunks 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

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MINESTRONE

1 pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 5 cups water 1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes

⁄2 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 1⁄4 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons parsley ﬂakes

Place beef, water, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Add Great Northern beans, green beans, and noodles. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 10 servings 234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol

11⁄2 teaspoons basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf

⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• • • • • • •

1 can (16 ounces) Great Northern beans 1 can (15 ounces) cut green beans, drained 2 ounces ﬁne noodles

POTATO SOUP

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup ﬁnely chopped onions 1⁄2 cup ﬁnely sliced celery 3 cups chicken broth 4 cups peeled, diced potatoes 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper

1⁄4 teaspoon basil

• • • • • • •

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk Salt to taste

Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft. Add broth, potatoes, pepper, and basil to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook

5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove 2 cups

of potato mixture; place in blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to pressure cooker

and stir in evaporated milk.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 160 Calories, 2 g Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol

ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI

11⁄2 pounds ground beef 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1⁄2 cup water 1 cup chopped onion 3⁄4 cup chopped green pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt

Turn heat selector to medium and brown meat. Add remaining ingredients except kidney beans. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in kidney beans and heat through.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol

1 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• • • • • • •

1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

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seafood

Seafood is the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious meals you can make. It is an excellent source of protein, a good source of minerals, and one of the few sources of benecial omega-3 fatty acids.

Steaming in the pressure cooker brings out the nest, fullest avors of seafood. The cooking time required is directly related to the thickness of the seafood. To be safe, if the sh you are cooking seems thin for its weight or if it weighs less than the recipe species, reduce the cooking time. Overcooking tends to toughen seafood.

FOR FISh AND SEAFOOD,

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

⁄

FULL!

SALMON STEAKS MOUTARDE

4 small salmon steaks, 1-inch thick 4 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped

Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon mustard. Press 1 thyme sprig into mustard on each steak or sprinkle with dried thyme. Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion and garlic until tender. Stir in wine and bay leaf. Place steaks on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Carefully remove steaks and rack. Keep steaks warm. Discard bay leaf. Mix 2 tablespoons mustard with cornstarch. Stir into liquid in pressure cooker. Heat until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with

salmon steaks.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 218 Calories, 9 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol

1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 bay leaf

• • • • • • • 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon cornstarch

VARIATION: Substitute halibut for salmon steaks.

“SCAMPI-STYLE” SHRIMP

1 pound medium, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons minced green onion 6 cloves garlic, minced

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place margarine in cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and melt margarine. Sauté onion and garlic. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Cook until bubbly. Pour into metal bowl which will t loosely in cooker. Stir in shrimp. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Stir in parsley and lemon peel.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 205 Calories, 11 g Fat, 173 mg Cholesterol

2 teaspoons lemon juice 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 cup water

• • • • • • •

2 tablespoons minced parsley 1⁄4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

1 cup long grain white rice 11⁄2 cups water 1 cup water

• • • • • • •

1 can (14-15 ounces) stewed tomatoes 1⁄2 cup chicken broth 1⁄2 pound precooked ham, diced 1⁄2 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup chopped celery 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper

Combine rice and 1

⁄2 cups water in a metal bowl which will t loosely in cooker. Cover bowl rmly with

aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and set rice aside to steam. Remove rack and water.

Add remaining ingredients, except shrimp, to cooker; stir well. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Stir in shrimp; cook uncovered over medium heat until shrimp is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over

rice.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 252 Calories, 3 g Fat, 157 mg Cholesterol

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon basil 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon hot sauce

• • • • • • •

1 pound precooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

LEMON ’N DILL COD AND BROCCOLI

1 pound frozen cod ﬁllets, 1-inch thick Dill weed

Lemon pepper

Salt 1 cup water 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite size pieces

Cut sh into 4 pieces. Sprinkle with dill weed, lemon pepper, and salt. Pour water into cooker. Arrange sh and broccoli on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2

minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 103 Calories, 1 g Fat, 49 mg Cholesterol

SEAFOOD GUMBO

1 cup long grain white rice

⁄2 cups water 1 cup water

• • • • • • •

21⁄2 cups chicken broth 1 pound medium, fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound sole ﬁllets, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion 3⁄4 cup chopped green pepper

Combine rice and 1

⁄2 cups water in a metal bowl which will t loosely in cooker. Cover bowl rmly with

Add broth, shrimp, sole, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, basil, thyme, red pepper, and salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into hot mixture. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in okra. Heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 9 servings 224 Calories, 2 g Fat, 101 mg Cholesterol

2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons parsley 1 teaspoon basil 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• • • • • • •

1⁄4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sliced okra, thawed

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MARINATED TUNA

1 pound tuna steak, 1-inch thick 1⁄4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Place tuna steaks in a shallow glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients except water; pour over tuna. Marinate for 30 minutes, turning sh once. Remove tuna from marinade and place tuna on rack in cooker. Pour marinade and water into cooker. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with

pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 170 Calories, 6 g Fat, 52 mg Cholesterol

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ginger

⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

1⁄2 cup water

SEAFOOD TIMETABLE

Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Position rack in cooker. Place seafood on rack in cooker. Do not ll cooker

over 2⁄3 full. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook according to chart. Cool cooker at once.

SEAFOOD (Fresh or thawed) COOKING TIME

Crab Legs 0 to 1 minute

Fish Fillets (1-inch thick) 2 minutes

Salmon Fillets (1-inch thick) 2 minutes

Scallops – Large 1 minute

Shrimp

Medium to Large (36 to 40 count) Large (21 to 25 count)

Tuna Fillets (1-inch thick) 2 minutes

0 to 1 minute

1 minute

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poulTry

A host of great, light meals can evolve from chicken and other poultry when prepared in the pressure cooker. Be it a tender llet with a delightful, light sauce or a savory casserole with a host of nutritious vegetables, you’ll nd the pressure cooker is perfect for preparing your favorites in a hurry.

Try the following recipes and enjoy tasty poultry in a variety of ways or prepare your own favorite poultry dishes. It’s not necessary to brown poultry before pressure cooking, but you may do so if you like. Searing tends to seal in the natural juices, while cooking without browning lets the avor of the various ingredients intermingle for some spectacular taste combinations. For crispier chicken, you may want to put the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes after pressure cooking.

FOR POULTRy, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

NO PORTION OF ThE POULTRy ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

ThE

⁄

FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).

CHICKEN BREASTS TARRAGON

⁄

FULL!

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1⁄2 cup white wine Worcestershire sauce 1⁄2 cup white wine 1⁄4 cup chopped onion 1⁄4 cup sliced celery

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Add remaining ingredients except water and cornstarch. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into sauce. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 219 Calories, 5 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol

1⁄4 cup sliced carrot 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• • • • • • •

1⁄4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon cornstarch

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon rosemary 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

⁄2 cup white wine 1⁄2 cup chicken broth 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley

• • • • • • •

1⁄2 lemon, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Season chicken with rosemary. Cover chicken with garlic. Combine wine, broth, and parsley; pour over chicken. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Garnish chicken with lemon slices.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 191 Calories, 6 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol

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CHUTNEY CHICKEN

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies 1⁄2 cup raisins

Place all ingredients except cornstarch and water in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator

on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into sauce. Heat until sauce

thickens, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 258 Calories, 3 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol

1⁄3 cup mango chutney 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice

• • • • • • •

1⁄4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch

SOY CHICKEN

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1⁄2 cup water 1⁄4 cup lite soy sauce

Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 169 Calories, 2 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol

1⁄2 cup sliced mushrooms 1⁄2 onion, sliced 1⁄2 cup sliced celery 3 tablespoons brown sugar

SWEET ’N SOUR CHICKEN

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces and skinned 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained 1⁄2 cup sliced celery 1 green or red pepper, cut into chunks 1⁄4 cup brown sugar

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Combine remaining ingredients except water and cornstarch; pour over chicken. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe

and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Remove chicken,

pineapple, and vegetables to a warm platter. Mix water and cornstarch. Stir into hot liquid. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over chicken, pineapple, and vegetables. Serve with steamed rice, if desired, see page 31.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 333 Calories, 11 g Fat, 104 mg Cholesterol

1⁄2 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon catsup

⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger

• • • • • • •

2 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch

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CHICKEN CACCIATORE

3 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 cup diced tomatoes 1⁄3 cup white wine 11⁄2 cups sliced onions 1⁄2 cup chopped carrots 1⁄2 cup chopped celery

Place all ingredients except tomato paste in pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator

on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Place

chicken on warm platter. Stir tomato paste into sauce in cooker. Simmer until thickened. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 291 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol

2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• • • • • • •

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

HERBED CHICKEN

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 3 pounds chicken thighs, skinned 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

⁄2 cup chopped celery leaves

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion and garlic; remove. Brown chicken. Add onion, garlic, broth, parsley, celery leaves, oregano, and basil. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator

on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Remove

chicken to a warm dish. Add olives to liquid and heat. Mix water with our. Stir into hot broth. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 250 Calories, 8 g Fat, 115 mg Cholesterol

1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil

• • • • • • •

1 can (4 ounces) sliced black olives 2 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons ﬂour Salt and pepper to taste

BAYOU BOUNTY CHICKEN

11⁄2 pounds chicken pieces 1 can (15 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up 3⁄4 cup chopped onion 1⁄3 cup chopped green pepper 1⁄3 cup chopped celery

Add all ingredients except rice to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent

pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Serve chicken and sauce over rice.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 3 servings 394 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol

2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 tablespoon extra-spicy seasoning blend

• • • • • • •

Hot cooked rice (see page 31)

CHICKEN AND DRESSING

21⁄2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite size pieces 1 can (10 1⁄2 ounces) cream of chicken soup 11⁄2 cups seasoned bread crumbs

Place chicken in greased metal bowl which will t loosely in the cooker. Cover chicken with chicken soup. Combine stufng, celery, onion; moisten with bouillon cubes dissolved in water. Spread over chicken soup. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1

⁄2 cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close

cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 317 Calories, 13 g Fat, 109 mg Cholesterol

1⁄4 cup chopped celery 1⁄4 cup chopped onion 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 cups hot water 11⁄2 cups water

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POULTRY TIMETABLE

It is not necessary to brown poultry before pressure cooking, but you may do so if you like. After browning, remove poultry from cooker and pour liquid into cooker. Place poultry on rack in

cooker

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

NO PORTION OF ThE POULTRy ShOULD EXTEND

AbOVE ThE

⁄

FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).

POULTRY CUPS OF LIQUID

Whole Chicken

(21⁄2 to 3 pounds) 1 13 to 15

Chicken

(cut into serving pieces) 1

Chicken Breast (boneless) 1 3 to 4*

⁄

FULL!

COOKING TIME

(MINUTES)

Turkey Breast

(3 to 4 pounds) 1

*Cool cooker at once (see page 4 and 5).

⁄

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meaTs

When it comes to creating juicy, tender, avorful meat dishes, the pressure cooker has no equal. Even budget cuts of meat that usually require slow, moist-heat cooking will turn out succulent and savory— in very little time in the pressure

cooker.

An important step when preparing meat in the pressure cooker is to sear meat to a crispy brown on all sides to seal in natural juices. This can be done right in the pressure cooker. The following recipes were written for fresh or completely thawed meats. To cook frozen meats, thaw one half hour or more so that the surface of the meat will sear crispy brown. Then increase the cooking times given in the recipes. Frozen beef, veal, and lamb should be cooked 25 minutes per pound. Frozen pork should be cooked 30 minutes per pound.

Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the cut, the distribution of fat and bone, the grade and cut of the meat, and the degree of doneness desired.

After cooking if gravy is desired, stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of our or cornstarch into in pressure cooker and slowly pour in our mixture, stirring to blend. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

FOR mEAT, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER

OVER

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

⁄

FULL! NO PORTION OF ThE mEAT ShOULD

EXTEND AbOVE ThE

⁄

FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).

⁄4 cup cold water. Heat cooking liquid

BEEF POT ROAST

3 pounds beef pot roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups water

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown roast well on all sides; remove roast. Pour water into cooker. Place roast on rack in cooker. Season roast with salt, pepper, onions, and bay leaf. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 45 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Thicken gravy, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 297 Calories, 20 g Fat, 72 mg Cholesterol

Salt and pepper 1 small onion, chopped 1 bay leaf

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

1 pound lean ground beef 1⁄3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 1⁄2 cup chopped onion

Combine ground beef, rice, tomato paste, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form into 8 balls. Place meatballs in cooker. Add onion, celery, and green pepper. Combine tomato sauce, water, sugar, and mustard. Pour over meatballs. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressure

regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 350 Calories, 17 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol

1⁄4 cup sliced celery 1⁄4 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup tomato sauce 1⁄2 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard

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SWISS STEAK

2 pounds round steak, 1-inch thick 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

⁄2 cup water

Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 18 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Thicken sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 251 Calories, 9 g Fat, 98 mg Cholesterol

1 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper 1⁄2 cup sliced celery 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

BEEF STEW

1 pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup water 1 large onion, sliced

• • • • • • •

4 small potatoes, quartered 1 cup frozen green beans

Place beef, water, and onion in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Add potatoes, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, salt, and pepper to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker

at once.

Mix water and our; stir into stew. Heat until stew thickens, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 347 Calories, 7 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol

1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• • • • • • •

1⁄4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon ﬂour

SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE

1 pound lean ground beef 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) diced tomatoes

⁄2 cup water 1 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup chopped celery 1⁄2 cup diced green pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sugar

Turn heat selector to medium and brown beef. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato paste. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Stir in tomato paste and simmer, uncovered, to desired thickness. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 229 Calories, 12 g Fat, 51 mg Cholesterol

1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon parsley ﬂakes 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon basil 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper 3 drops hot pepper sauce

• • • • • • •

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

Page 22

APRICOT BARBECUE PORK ROAST

3 pound boneless rolled pork roast 1⁄2 cup catsup 1⁄2 cup teriyaki sauce 1⁄3 cup apricot preserves 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar

Place pork roast in a large plastic bag or glass dish. Combine catsup, teriyaki sauce, preserves, vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper, mustard, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and pour over pork. Refrigerate overnight. Remove pork; reserve marinade. Brown pork on all sides in pressure cooker over medium heat; remove.

Place cooking rack, half of sliced onion, and water in cooker. Place pork roast on rack in cooker and arrange remaining onion evenly on top of roast. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

cook 60 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Place

reserved marinade in saucepan and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove roast and onions from pressure cooker. Add onions to thickened marinade and serve with sliced pork. Onions may be puréed before adding to sauce and served with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings 332 Calories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol

1⁄4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large onion, sliced 2 cups water

BARBECUE SPARERIBS

3 pounds spareribs, cut into serving pieces 1 cup water

• • • • • • •

1 cup catsup 1⁄2 cup water

1⁄2 cup vinegar 1⁄4 cup chopped onion 1⁄4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon celery seed

Place ribs and water in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Drain off liquid. Mix remaining

ingredients; pour over ribs in cooker. Stir to coat ribs. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent

pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Remove ribs. Simmer sauce, uncovered, to desired thickness.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 427 Calories, 27 g Fat, 107 mg Cholesterol

CORNED BEEF

3 pounds corned beef 2 cups water

Pour water into cooker. Rub garlic powder into all surfaces of corned beef. Place corned beef on rack in cooker. Add bay leaf. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 60 minutes with

pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Note: If seasoning packet is provided with corn beef, use packet and omit bay leaf.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 295 Calories, 18 g Fat, 103 mg Cholesterol

1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 bay leaf

STUFFED PORK CHOPS

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 1-inch thick boneless pork chops, with deep pocket cut in each 1 cup chopped onion

⁄4 cup chopped celery

1⁄2 cup corn 1 cup bran ﬂakes, crushed 2 tablespoons water 1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage 11⁄2 cups water Salt and pepper to taste

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown pork chops. Remove from cooker. Sauté onions and celery in cooker. Stir in corn, bran akes, 2 tablespoons water, and sage; remove from cooker. Stuff pork chops with mixture. Pour 1

⁄2 cups water into cooker. Place pork chops on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 16 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 430 Calories, 20 g Fat, 133 mg Cholesterol

Page 23

PORK ROAST

3 pound pork roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups water

Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown roast well on all sides. Remove roast from cooker. Pour water into cooker. Place roast on rack in cooker. Season with salt, pepper, and sliced onion. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 55 minutes with pres- sure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 483 Calories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg Cholesterol

Salt and pepper 1 onion, sliced

STUFFED FLANK STEAK

1 tablespoon margarine

⁄2 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 6 tablespoons beef broth, divided 1 cup bread crumbs 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Add margarine to cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion, celery, and garlic. Mix in 2 tablespoons of the broth, bread crumbs, salt, marjoram, thyme, and pepper. Spread stufng mixture on one steak; top with remaining steak. Secure with toothpicks or metal skewers. Place steak in cooker; stir in remaining 4 tablespoons broth and tomatoes. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe

and cook 18 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 237 Calories, 12 g Fat, 47 mg Cholesterol

1⁄4 teaspoon marjoram 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound ﬂank steak, cut into 2 equal pieces 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

LAMB STEW

1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup water 1 large onion, sliced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 large clove garlic, minced

• • • • • • •

Place lamb, water, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 6 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Add potatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook

3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Mix water and our thoroughly; stir into stew. Heat until stew thickens, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 315 Calories, 6 g Fat, 74 mg Cholesterol

4 small potatoes, quartered 1 cup baby-cut carrots 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• • • • • • •

1⁄4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon ﬂour

Page 24

MEAT TIMETABLE

Brown meat well and remove from cooker. Pour liquid into cooker. Place meat on rack in cooker.

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

NO PORTION OF ThE mEAT ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE ThE

⁄

FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).

⁄

FULL!

CUPS OF

MEAT

LIQUID

BEEF

Chuck Roast 3 pounds 2 45 – 50

Corned Beef 3 pounds 2 60

Rolled Rib Roast 3 pounds 1

⁄

Round Steak 1˝ thick 1 18*

Round Steak

Short Ribs 1

⁄2˝ thick 1 10*

⁄

HAM

Slice 3 pounds 1

Picnic 3 pounds 1

⁄

LAMB

Chops 1˝ thick 1 12*

Chops

⁄2˝ thick 1 5*

Leg of Lamb 3 pounds 2 35-45

PORK

Chops 1˝ thick 1 15*

Chops

⁄2˝ thick 1 8*

Butt Roast 3 pounds 2 55

Fresh Picnic Roast 3 pounds 2 55

Steak 1˝ thick 1 12*

Steak

⁄2˝ thick 1 5*

VEAL

Chops 1˝ thick 1 12*

Chops

⁄2˝ thick 1 5*

Roast 3 pounds 2 45 – 50

Steak 1˝ thick 1 10*

COOKING TIME

(MINUTES)

30 – 35

*Cool cooker at once (see page 4 and 5).

Page 25

VeGeTables

Vegetables have assumed new importance and prominence on the menu. Health-conscious cooks feature an abundance of vegetables on the family meal plan, while restaurants increasingly cater to a more “vegetable-conscious” clientele.

Pressure cooking is the preferred method for preparing vegetables. Because of the fast cooking time and super-heated steam, vegetables retain most of their natural color, texture, avor, and nutrients. And pressure cooking offers an additional health advantage, because so much more natural taste is retained, vegetables require much less salt and seasonings.

A garden variety of fresh or frozen vegetables can be cooked at the same time in the pressure cooker. By using the cooking rack to keep them out of the cooking liquid, each vegetable retains its own distinctive avor and appearance. Just be sure that all vegetables cooked together require the same cooking time. It is important to accurately time the cooking period, because vegetables cook very quickly in the pressure cooker. If you wish to blend the vegetable avors, place them in the cooking liquid and omit the rack.

FOR FRESh AND FROZEN VEgETAbLES,

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

⁄

FULL!

CABBAGE WITH APPLES

8 cups shredded cabbage 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 small tart apple, peeled, cored, and chopped

Add all ingredients to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 50 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

1⁄2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed Salt and pepper to taste

GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES

2 tablespoons margarine 2 medium turnips, peeled, cut into eighths 8 ounces baby carrots 2 medium parsnips, peeled, sliced 1⁄2-inch thick 1 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground ginger

• • • • • • •

1⁄4 cup cold water, optional 1 tablespoon cornstarch, optional Salt and pepper to taste

Heat margarine in pressure cooker over medium heat; add turnip wedges and carrots and sauté for 3 minutes. Add parsnips, chicken broth, ginger, and sugar. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into sauce. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings 77 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced 4 large cloves garlic

⁄2 cups chicken broth

Place all ingredients except margarine and salt and pepper in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Allow potatoes, garlic, and broth to remain in cooker. Mash potatoes using a potato masher or hand mixer until desired consistency is reached. Add margarine.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 127 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

• • • • • • •

1 tablespoon margarine Salt and pepper to taste

Page 26

ARTICHOKES ’N SAUCE

1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pour water and oil into cooker. Place artichokes on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Serve with your choice of the following sauces.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 3 servings 60 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

GARLIC SAUCE— Combine 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted and 2 cloves minced garlic. Serve warm. HERB YOGURT — Combine 1 cup plain yogurt, 1⁄4 cup nely chopped carrots, 1⁄2 teaspoon dill weed, and

⁄4 teaspoon salt. Serve chilled.

ITALIAN SAUCE — Combine 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise and 1⁄4 cup Italian style salad dressing. Serve chilled.

3 artichokes

MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

3 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 to 1

⁄2-inch chunks 3⁄4 cup maple ﬂavored syrup 1⁄2 cup water

Place sweet potatoes in pressure cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over potatoes. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking

slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 125 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

1 tablespoon melted margarine 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

When using the vegetable timetables on pages 26-28, cook the vegetables the minimum amount of time indicated if you prefer your vegetables crisp. If you prefer your vegetables soft, cook them the maximum amount of time indicated.

TO PREVENT OVER-COOKING, COOL COOKER AT ONCE AFTER COOKING VEGETABLES, EXCEPT WHEN NOTED.

If the timetable says to cook 0 minutes, this means to cook food until the pressure regulator begins to rock, then cool

cooker at once.

Quantity of vegetables does not change pressure cooking times. More mature vegetables may require longer pressure cooking times than given in chart.

For fresh and frozen vegetables, pour liquid into cooker. Place vegetables on rack in cooker.

FOR FRESh AND FROZEN VEgETAbLES,

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

⁄

FULL!

FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

CUPS OF-

VEGETABLE SIZE

LIQUID

Artichoke Whole, 6 to 8 ounces 1 10

Asparagus Stems cut into

1 0 – 1

1-inch pieces

Beans (green, wax) Whole or sliced 1 1 – 3

Beets Whole, 2

⁄2-inch

11⁄

diameter

Broccoli Flowerets 1 0 – 2

Brussels Sprouts Small, 1-inch

1 1 – 3

diameter

COOKING TIME

(MINUTES)

15 – 16

Page 27

FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE (CONTINUED)

VEGETABLE SIZE

Cabbage (red, green)

Carrots Baby cut

Wedges, 2-inch thick Thinly sliced

⁄2-inch slices

CUPS OF-

LIQUID

1 1

COOKING TIME

(MINUTES)

3 – 5 2 – 3

3 – 5 3 – 5

Cauliﬂower Flowerets 1 0 – 2

Collards* Leaves coarsely

1 3 – 4

chopped, stems

thinly sliced

Corn on-the-cob Whole, 21⁄2-inch

1 3

diameter

Eggplant Cubed, 1 to

⁄2-inches thick

Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick

Kale Leaves coarsely

2 – 3

1 1 – 2

chopped, stems

thinly sliced

Parsnips Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick 1 0 – 2

Peas Shelled 1 0 – 2

Peppers Whole 1 0 – 3

Potatoes (sweet) Sliced, 1 to

⁄2- inches thick

1 1

6 – 8 4 – 5

Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick

Potatoes (white) Whole, 21⁄2-inch

11⁄

diameter

Whole, 11⁄2-inch

diameter

Sliced, 3⁄4-inch thick Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick

Rutabaga Cubed or sliced,

1 1

1 3

1-inch thick

Spinach Whole leaves 1 0

Squash

Quartered 1 12

(winter) acorn+

Squash

Halved 1 12

(winter) spaghetti+

Squash (yellow, zucchini)

Sliced, 1-inch thick Sliced,

⁄4 to 1⁄2-inch

1 1

0 – 1

thick

Swiss Chard Whole leaves 1 0 – 1

Turnips Sliced or cubed,

⁄4-inch thick

1 3 – 5

* Do not use rack; place in cooking liquid. + Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Page 28

FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

CUPS OF

VEGETABLE

Asparagus (cut, spears) 1 2

Beans (green, wax, french style)

Broccoli 1 1 – 2

Brussels Sprouts 1 2 – 3

Cauliower 1 1 – 2

Corn Cut 1 1 – 2

Corn on Cob 1 2 – 3

Lima Beans 1 1 – 2

Mixed Vegetables 1 1 – 2

Peas 1 1 – 2

Peas and Carrots 1 1 – 2

Spinach 1 2 – 4

LIQUID

1 1 – 2

COOKING TIME

(MINUTES)

Page 29

dry beans and peas

The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans and peas quickly. However, dry beans and peas have a tendency to froth and foam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, it is necessary to use the

following cautions when pressure cooking dry beans and peas:

(1) Never ﬁll the cooker over the

(2) Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking.

(3) Allow pressure to drop of its own accord.

SOAKING BEANS AND PEAS — Soaking is strongly recommended for all beans and peas, except lentils and black-

eyed peas, for even cooking and to remove water-soluble, gas-producing starches. Soaking can be done using the traditional or the quick-soak method.

Traditional method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Soak 4 to 8 hours. Drain.

Quick method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Bring beans to a boil and boil for 2

minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain.

COOKING BEANS AND PEAS — After soaking, rinse beans and remove any loose skins. Place beans in pressure cooker. Add fresh water to just cover the beans and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook according to the times in the timetable below. For more rm beans for salads and side dishes and when cooking less than 2 cups of beans or peas, use the shorter time. For soups and stews, use the longer time.

After cooking is complete, allow pressure to drop of its own accord.

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

⁄2 full line (this includes beans, ingredients, and water).

FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS,

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!

DRY BEANS AND PEAS TIMETABLE

Soak beans and peas, except lentils and black-eyed peas, according to information above. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking liquid. DO NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS.

FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

BEANS AND PEAS

Adzuki 1 – 3

Anasazi 1 – 3

Black beans 2 – 4

Black-eyed peas 2 – 4*

+ Chickpeas (garbanzo) 7 – 10

Great Northern beans 2 – 5

Kidney beans 1 – 3

Lentils (brown, green) 3 – 5*

+ Lima beans (large) 0 – 1

+ Lima beans (baby) 1 – 3

Navy beans (pea) 1 – 3

Peas (whole yellow, green) 6 – 9

Pinto beans 3 – 6

Red beans 3 – 6

Soy beans (beige) 8 – 11

* cooking time is for unsoaked beans + add 1⁄2 to 1 teaspoon salt to soaking and cooking water to keep bean skins intact.

COOKING TIME

⁄

FULL!

(MINUTES)

Page 30

LENTIL CURRY

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3⁄4 cup chopped onion 3 cups water 1 cup lentils 1⁄2 tablespoon coriander

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onions. Add water, lentils, coriander, curry powder, and ginger. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in salt.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

1⁄2 tablespoon curry powder 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

• • • • • • •

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

BAKED BEANS

2 cups navy beans 3 cups water 1⁄4 cup catsup 1⁄4 cup molasses 1 8-ounce slice uncooked ham, diced

Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Add drained navy beans and remaining ingredients except salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 35 minutes with

pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 264 Calories, 4 g Fat, 5 mg Cholesterol

1 medium onion, minced 1⁄3 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• • • • • • • Salt to taste

SAVORY WHITE BEANS

2 cups navy beans 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Add all ingredients except salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking

slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 7 servings 254 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

1 small bay leaf 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄4 teaspoon rosemary 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

• • • • • • • Salt to taste

Page 31

GraIns

Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet. They contribute complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble ber, and other nutrients. Yet with all these benets, grains are low in fat. Grains can be prepared quickly and conveniently with the pressure cooker. With a pressure cooker it is not necessary to soak or simmer grains for several

hours.

During cooking many grains tend to froth, foam, and sputter and could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, to contain frothing and foaming during the cooking period, grains must be prepared in a bowl covered with aluminum foil in the pressure cooker. Preparing grains in a bowl also minimizes cleanup which can be difcult if

the grains stick to the bottom of the cooker.

The bowl can be metal, such as stainless steel, or oven-safe glass. If using glass, increase cooking time by 1 to 5 minutes depending on the length of the recommended cooking time.

FOR gRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

GRAIN TIMETABLE

Combine the desired grain and the amount of water or broth indicated in the table below in a bowl which ts loosely in the pressure cooker. Cover bowl securely with aluminum foil. Pour two cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook for the time indicated in the table below. After pressure cooking, allow pressure to drop of its own accord. Using tongs or hot pads, carefully remove bowl from cooker. Remove foil. Before serving, separate the grains by lifting gently with a fork while steaming. It may be necessary to allow excess moisture to evaporate from some grains. If excessive moisture remains, drain before using grains.

FOR gRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!

CUPS LIQUID IN

GRAIN (1 CUP)

BOWL

Amaranth 1

Barley (Hulled) 21⁄

Barley (Pearl) 21⁄

⁄

COOKING TIME

(MINUTES)

4 – 5

25 – 28

9 – 12

Buckwheat 2 3 – 4

Bulgar 1

⁄

2 – 3

Millet 2 9 – 10

Oats (whole groats) 11⁄

20 – 25

Oats (steel cut) 2 4 – 5

Quinoa 11⁄

Rice (brown) 1

Rice (white) 11⁄

Rye Berries 11⁄

⁄

10 – 12

5 – 8

20 – 25

Spelt 2 25 – 30

Wheat berries 2 25 – 30

Wild Rice 1

⁄

20 – 25

Page 32

SEASONED RICE PILAF

2 tablespoons margarine 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups long grain white rice 2 cups chicken broth 13⁄4 cups water

1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups water

Place margarine in cooker. Turn heat selector to medium to melt margarine. Add onions; sauté until tender. Combine onion with rice, broth, 1 loosely in cooker. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour 2 cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure

regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker, remove foil, and set rice aside to steam.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings 210 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

VARIATION: GRECIAN RICE PILAF

After pressure has dropped of its own accord, combine rice, 3⁄4 cup peas, 1⁄2 cup sliced ripe olives, and 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped. Allow rice to steam uncovered 5 minutes.

⁄4 cup water, salt, oregano, and pepper in a metal bowl which will t

LEMON RICE

1 cup long grain rice 11⁄2 cups chicken broth 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3⁄4 teaspoon salt

Combine rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and salt in a metal bowl which ts loosely in cooker. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour 2 cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker, remove foil, and set rice aside to steam for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon rind.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 183 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

2 cups water

• • • • • • •

1⁄4 teaspoon grated lemon rind

WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, ﬁnely chopped 11⁄2 cups wild rice 2 cups beef broth

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion. Combine onion with wild rice and beef broth in a metal bowl which ts loosely in cooker. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 25 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and remove aluminum foil; add raisins and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Remove bowl from cooker; stir in

pecans.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings 167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

2 cups water

• • • • • • •

3⁄4 cup golden raisins 1⁄3 cup pecans, toasted

Page 33

RISOTTO WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup arborio rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chicken broth

⁄3 cup white wine 1⁄3 cup dried tomatoes, chopped 2 cups water

• • • • • • •

Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat; add rice and stir for 2 minutes until coated and slightly translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Combine rice, garlic, broth, wine, and tomatoes in a metal bowl which ts loosely in cooker. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and remove foil. Stir artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and thyme into rice.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 220 Calories, 5 g Fat, 4 mg Cholesterol

1 can (133⁄4 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 11⁄2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 11⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste

desserTs

Desserts may be prepared in oven-safe custard cups or any metal mold which will t loosely in the pressure cooker. Fill molds only Place the mold or custard cups on the cooking rack in the cooker. Up to six custard cups of dessert can be pressure cooked at a time. Place three custard cups on cooking rack. Then, stack the other three custard cups opposite the bottom three

custard cups.

⁄3 full to allow for expansion of food. Cover securely with aluminum foil shaped to the sides of the mold.

To test custards for doneness, insert a knife into the center. If the knife comes out clean, it is done. If not, it will be necessary to bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the custard a minute or two longer.

Do not cook applesauce, cranberries, or rhubarb in the pressure cooker.

FOR DESSERTS, DO NOT FILL

PRESSURE COOKER OVER

OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR

ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.

⁄

FULL!

STUFFED APPLES

1⁄4 cup golden raisins 1⁄2 cup dry red wine 1⁄4 cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon grated orange rind

Soak raisins in wine for at least 30 minutes. Drain, reserving wine. Combine raisins, nuts, sugar, orange rind, and cinnamon. Core apples, cutting to but not through bottoms. Peel top one-third of apples. Place each apple on square of aluminum foil that is large enough to completely wrap apple. Fill centers with raisin mixture. Top each with one-fourth of the butter. Wrap foil around apple, pinching rmly together at top. Place reserved wine, water, and apples in cooker. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10

minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cooking apples 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup water

Page 34

RICE PUDDING

1 cup long-grain white rice 11⁄2 cups water 1 cup water

• • • • • • •

Combine rice and 1 aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Stir milk, sugar, raisins, and cinnamon into rice. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3

minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 238 Calories, 2 g Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol

⁄2 cups water in a metal bowl which ts loosely in cooker. Cover bowl rmly with

1 cup whole milk 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup raisins 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

VANILLA CUSTARD

2 cups lowfat milk 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1⁄4 cup sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Combine milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour into individual custard cups. Sprinkle nutmeg on custards. Cover each cup rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard cups on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Chill.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 137 Calories, 4 g Fat, 118 mg Cholesterol

1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla Nutmeg 1 cup water

PETITE PUMPKIN CUSTARDS

1 can (16 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Pour into individual custard cups. Cover each cup rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard cups on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings 207 Calories, 6 g Fat, 97 mg Cholesterol

1 teaspoon ﬁnely chopped candied ginger, optional 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup water

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Whipped cream, optional

TAPIOCA PUDDING

2 cups lowfat milk 2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca 2 eggs, slightly beaten

Scald milk and tapioca. Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Combine eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Add milk and tapioca, stirring constantly. Pour into individual custard cups. Cover rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard cups on rack in cooker. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Chill.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 113 Calories, 3 g Fat, 75 mg Cholesterol

1⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup water

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OATMEAL APPLE CRISP

4 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice

⁄2 cup quick cooking oats 1⁄4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons margarine, softened 2 cups water

2 tablespoons ﬂour

Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. Combine oats, brown sugar, our, and cinnamon. Cut in margarine until coarse meal forms. Place apples in a greased bowl that will loosely t in cooker. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over apples. Cover bowl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 20 minutes with pressure

regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 209 Calories, 7 g Fat, 0 Cholesterol

CHEESECAKE

1 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 3-ounce package cream cheese

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat in eggs. Pour mixture into buttered custard cups. Top with vanilla wafer crumbs. Cover each cup rmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard cups on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 15 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Cool cheesecake. Cut around inside of cups to loosen and invert onto serving dish. Chill. Top with one of the following sauces, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 305 Calories, 23 g Fat, 157 Cholesterol

CARAMEL SAUCE — Combine

⁄4 cup soft cream cheese, 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated

sugar, and 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Spoon over cheesecake. Garnish with pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

FRUIT SAUCE — Spoon canned fruit pie lling of your choice over cheesecake. Refrigerate until serving.

1⁄2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1⁄2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 21⁄2 cups water

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SOUPS AND STOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Beef Tomato Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Black Bean Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Brown Beef Soup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Brown Beef Soup Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chicken Dumpling Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chicken Noodle Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chicken Rice Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chicken Soup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chicken Soup Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Minestrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Onion Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Potato Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Saffron Fish Stew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Zesty Homemade Chili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SEAFOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lemon ’N Dill Cod and Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Marinated Tuna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Salmon Steaks Moutarde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

“Scampi Style” Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Seafood Gumbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Seafood Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Shrimp Jambalaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

POULTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Bayou Bounty Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

California Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chicken Breasts Tarragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chicken Cacciatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chicken and Dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chutney Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Herbed Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Poultry Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Soy Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sweet ’N Sour Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

MEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Barbecue Spareribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Beef Pot Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Beef Stew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MEATS (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Corned Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Lamb Stew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Meat Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Porcupine Meatballs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Pork Loin Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Spaghetti Meat Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Stuffed Flank Steak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Stuffed Pork Chops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Swiss Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VEGETABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Artichokes ’N Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cabbage with Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fresh Vegetable Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Frozen Vegetable Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Garlic Mashed Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Glazed Root Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DRY BEANS AND PEAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Baked Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dry Beans and Peas Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lentil Curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Savory White Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

GRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Grain Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Grecian Rice Pilaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Lemon Rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Risotto with Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried

Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Seasoned Rice Pilaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans . . . . . . . . . . 32

DESSERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Oatmeal Apple Crisp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Petite Pumpkin Custards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Rice Pudding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Stuffed Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tapioca Pudding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Vanilla Custard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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InformaTIon

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto cooker or need parts for your cooker, contact us by any of these methods:

• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time)

• Email us at our website www.GoPresto.com

• Write: NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Consumer Service Department 3925 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays, if possible.

When contacting the Consumer Service Department or when ordering replacement parts, please specify the 7-digit model number and date code found stamped on the side of the cooker body.

Please record this information:

Model Number ______________ Date Code _________________ Date Purchased __________________________

Any maintenance required for this cooker, other than that described in the Cleaning and Care and Maintenance sections of this book (pages 6 through 8), should be performed by our Factory Service Department. Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of the problem when sending a cooker for repair.

Send cookers for repair to:

CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANY

Presto Factory Service Department

555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-0529

The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service all PRESTO



parts. Genuine PRESTO

replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO



appliances and supply genuine PRESTO

appliances and are engineered specically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality



and performance of genuine PRESTO manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO

parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same



replacement parts, look for the PRESTO trademark.

Cooker replacement parts are available at hardware stores and other retail outlets. Parts may also be ordered on-line at www.GoPresto.com.

PRESTO Limited Warranty

This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the rst twelve (12) years after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not apply to normal wear and tear including scratches, dulling of the polish, or staining; the repair or replacement of moving and/or perishable parts such as the sealing ring, overpressure plug, or air vent cover lock gasket; or for any damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under the warranty, return this PRESTO product, shipping prepaid to the PRESTO Factory Service Department. When returning a product, please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased.

We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse (including overheating and boiling the unit dry) will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express or implied warranties.

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703-3703

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