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Meat and Poultry

. Remove all visible fat from the meat or poultry. lf preparing a complete cut of meat or poultry, such as
a roast, cut it in such a way that it fits in the cooker without touching the sides.

. Meat and poultry cut up into small pieces cooks faster.

.To achieve best results, brown meat or poultry with 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil in the
pressure cooker with the lid off and before adding the other ingredients. Do not overload the pressure
cooker (never more than two thirds full). Brown the meat in batches, if necessary. Drain the excess fat
and begin cooking as indicated in the recipe.

.Always cook meat and poultry with at least 1/2 a cup of liquid. lf the cooking time exceeds 15 minutes,
use two cups of liquid. Preserved or salted meats should be covered with water.

.Never fill the pressure cooker more than 2/3 full.

.When you prepare a concentrated stock or soup, put all the ingredients in the pressure cooker and add
water to half its capacity.

.Exact cooking times vary depending on the quality and quantity of the meat which is cooked. Unless the
recipe indicates otherwise, the cooking times given are for 3 lbs of meat or poultry. Also, the larger the
cut of meat, the longer the cooking time will be.

After the cooking time is up, use the natural release method to allow the pressure to decrease naturally.

When you cook beef or poultry with vegetables, begin by cooking the meat in stock or another liquid.
Subtract the cooking time of the vegetable ingredient which takes longest to cook from the cooking time
recommended for the meat. Pressure cook the meat for this time. Release the pressure from the cooker
using the cold water release method. Open the cooker and add the vegetables. Check the seasoning.
Bring the pressure cooker up to pressure again and continue pressure cooking for the cooking time
recommended for the vegetables. lf you want to add vegetables that cook rapidly, such as peas or
mushrooms, do not pressure cook them at the same time as the other vegetables that take longer to
cook. Add them to the cooker right before serving and boil them in the pressure cooker with the lid off
until they are ready.

Example: if you are cooking a beef brisket (cooking time 35 minutes) with potatoes (cooking time 6
minutes) and sliced carrots (cooking time 1 minute), you should first cook the meat by itself for 29
minutes, then release the pressure, add the potatoes and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Finally, add
the carrots and let them simmer for a couple more minutes until they are cooked.

Summary of Contents for 076054

Page 1: ...cooker has been engineered and manufactured to high standard of dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of trouble free performance CAUTION Caref...

Page 2: ...nt pipe and developing excess pressure See Basic lnstructions for Cooking section Be aware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles ma...

Page 3: ...icles that could clog it up See the instructions found in this manual for more detailed instructions Make sure the pressure cooker has been properly closed before cooking The handles should be aligned...

Page 4: ...es it simpler than ever to determine the proper amount of pressure and to maintain it We know that once you begin using your pressure cooker you ll understand why it is the single most important piece...

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Page 6: ...edge of the stove top Support handle The support grip handle provides greater stability when moving or carrying the pressure cooker Automatic vent lock This vent allows the upper and lower handles to...

Page 7: ...s steam to escape through this hole WARNING Excess steam escaping through the hole will be very hot and might cause serious injuries ln the event the safety vent is triggered to release excess pressur...

Page 8: ...the protective cover is in place Always check the handles upper and lower handles and the support handle to make sure that they are securely screwed in place lf not tighten the handle screws with a s...

Page 9: ...ally covering the hole than the lid has NOT been properly closed see Fig 6 lf you do not see the U shaped piece the lid has been properly closed and you are ready to start cooking see Fig 7 Make sure...

Page 10: ...e the pressure cooker This can cause the automatic vent to release steam which will create a drop in pressure Note To Electric Stove Users Since the coils on an electric stove retain heat for a long t...

Page 11: ...that can quickly overcook To use this method remove the pressure cooker from the burner place in the sink and run cold tap water gently over the lid until steam dissipates When putting the cooker in t...

Page 12: ...eaners which will scratch and possibly ruin the finish After cleaning towel dry with a clean soft kitchen cloth to maintain the polished mirror finish ln order to extend the life of the silicone gaske...

Page 13: ...iquid Operating the cooker without any cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker and will not allow it to build pressure or function properly Fresh And Frozen Vegetables...

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Page 15: ...king fruit in slices or pieces to make puree or conserve use the natural release method Cooking times may vary depending on the ripeness of the fruit Dried Fruit Put dried fruit in the pressure cooker...

Page 16: ...applies to dried split lentils Put the beans or legumes in the pressure cooker Add three cups of water for each cup of beans or legumes Do not add salt beans and legumes should be seasoned after cook...

Page 17: ...not leave rice to soak After soaking remove floating grains or shells Drainwater away from the grains Rinse grains in warm water this also applies to rice Cook each cup of grain in the quantity of wat...

Page 18: ...y Also the larger the cut of meat the longer the cooking time will be After the cooking time is up use the natural release method to allow the pressure to decrease naturally When you cook beef or poul...

Page 19: ...sand from them Cooking times may vary depending on the seafood being cooked lf you prefer add seasoning or flavoring to the cooking liquid Never fill the pressure cooker to more than two thirds of it...

Page 20: ...s some resistance when attempting to slide the lid closed do not force it Stop slide it back lift the lid and try aligning the marks again as described in the Closing the Lid and Cooking section of th...

Page 21: ...nough liquid 2 The pressure cooker was not properly closed 3 The steam vent pipe is dirty and or obstructed 4 The silicone gasket is not in place or is dirty or worn 5 The burner heat is not high enou...

Page 22: ...r if the pressure cooker is used frequently PROBLEM Foods are under cooked REASON 1 Cooking time is too short 2 The cold water release method was inadequately used to release the pressure SOLUTION 1 A...

Page 23: ...gaskets internal component parts etc which are subject to normal wear and tear are excluded from the warranty Also excluded are all defects resulting from accident damaged suffered in transit misuse o...

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