COOKING TIPS
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It is very important to have a liquid such as water, stock, juice,
or wine in the pressure cooker in order to create steam. At
least 1 to 2 cups are necessary to create adequate steam.
Thicker sauces such as barbecue or tomato sauce will not
create steam.
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When cooking a rice, bean, or pasta dish, do not fill the inner
pot more than the 1/2 way mark. When cooking soup or
stocks, do not exceed the 2/3 mark.
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If you live in higher altitudes, you may need to increase the
cooking times slightly. It is suggested to extend the cooking
time by 5% for every 1,000 feet above sea level.
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All the recipes were tested by weight, so if you wish to cook a
larger piece of meat, you will need to increase the cooking
time. Add 10 minutes to the suggested cooking time for every
additional pound of meat.
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If your meat is not as tender as you would like it, simply add
1/2 cup of liquid and increase the cook time by 10 minutes.
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If you ever complete a recipe and the cooking liquid is thinner
than you would like, simply reduce with the lid off until the
desired consistency is achieved.
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