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MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

 

3   sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into  

1 to 1½-inch chunks

 

¾   cup maple flavored syrup

 

¼   cup water

 

1   tablespoon melted margarine 

 

½   teaspoon salt

Place sweet potatoes in pressure cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over potatoes. Close cover securely. Place the 

PressureTru

 indicator on the vent pipe and 

cook 10 minutes at LOW PRESSURE . Release pressure quickly .

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

6 servings, 125 Calories, 2 g. Fat, 0 mg. Cholesterol

FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

When using the vegetable timetables on below and on page 21, 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

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COOKING, RELEASE PRESSURE QUICKLY AFTER COOKING VEGETABLES.
If the timetable says to cook 0 minutes, this means to cook food only until the desired pressure band is visible, then release pressure quickly.
Quantity of vegetables does not change pressure cooking times. More mature vegetables may require longer pressure cooking times than 

given in chart.
To assure even heating, separate a block of frozen vegetables.

For fresh and frozen vegetables, pour liquid into cooker. Position trivet in cooker. Place vegetables in steamer basket on trivet.

FOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ⅔ FULL! 

FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

Vegetable

Size

Cups of Liquid

Pressure Setting Cooking Time (Minutes)

Artichoke

Whole, 6 to 8 ounces

1

High

10 

Asparagus

Stems cut into 1-inch pieces 

½

Low

0 to 1

Beans (green, wax)

Whole or sliced 

½

Low

2 to 4

Beets 

Whole, 2½-inch diameter

1

High

15 to 16

Broccoli

Florets

½

Low

1 to 2

Brussels Sprouts

Small, 1-inch diameter

½

Low

2 to 4

Cabbage (red, green)

Wedges, 2 inches thick

1

Low

8 to 9

Thinly sliced 

½

Low

4 to 5

Carrots

Baby cut

½

High

3 to 5

½-inch slices

½

High

3 to 5

Cauliflower

Florets

½

Low

1 to 2

Collards*

Leaves coarsely chopped, stems 

thinly sliced

½

High

4 to 5

Corn-on-the-cob

Whole, 2½-inch diameter

½

High

3

Eggplant

Cubed, 1 to 1½ inches thick

½

Low

4

Sliced, ½ inch thick

½

Low

2

Kale

Leaves coarsely chopped, stems 

thinly sliced

½

High

3 to 4

Parsnips

Sliced, ½ inch thick

½

Low

2 to 3

Peas

Shelled

½

Low

1

Peppers

Whole

½

Low

2

Potatoes (sweet)

Sliced, 1 to 1½ inches thick

1

Low

10

Sliced, ½ inch thick

½

Low

6

Summary of Contents for 100th Anniversary

Page 1: ...and dry beans and peas which expand during cooking do not fill cooker over full Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure See food preparation instructions...

Page 2: ...ible to cook several foods in the pressure cooker at the same time without the flavors intermingling We have included recipes for some traditional family favorites that are especially well suited to t...

Page 3: ...ions that pressure is building and air is being exhausted from the pressure cooker At the point the air is fully exhausted from the cooker the air vent cover lock will slide fully up and lock the cove...

Page 4: ...ker 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 appli...

Page 5: ...irections on page 23 8 Never pressure cook applesauce cranberries rhubarb cereals pastas dried soup mixes or dry beans and peas which are not listed in the chart on page 22 These foods expand so much...

Page 6: ...m return the entire unit to the Presto Factory Service Department see page 28 12 If for any reason the pressure cooker cannot be opened contact the Consumer Service Department at 1 800 877 0441 Any ma...

Page 7: ...to wipe off any excess oil Do not apply cooking oil to sealing ring What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more liquid than desired Simmer to evaporate the excess liquid Nex...

Page 8: ...essure 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 6 servings 212 Calories...

Page 9: ...epper and peas Close cover securely Place the PressureTru indicator on the vent pipe and cook 1 minute at LOW pressure Release pressure quickly Discard bay leaf Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 ser...

Page 10: ...table oil 1 small onion chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard 1 tablespoon cornstarch Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon mus...

Page 11: ...in cooker Arrange fish and broccoli in steamer basket on trivet Close cover securely Place the PressureTru indicator on the vent pipe and cook 2 minutes at LOW PRESSURE Release pressure quickly Nutrit...

Page 12: ...ul light sauce or a savory casserole with a host of nutritious vegetables you ll find the pressure cooker is perfect for preparing your favorites in a hurry Try the following recipes and enjoy tasty p...

Page 13: ...ook 4 minutes at HIGH PRESSURE Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 169 Calories 2 g Fat 69 mg Cholesterol SWEET N SOUR CHICKEN WINGS 18 chicken wings 1 can...

Page 14: ...EY BREAST 3 to 4 pound turkey breast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 onion chopped cup chopped celery teaspoon poultry seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Pour vegetable oil into cooker Turn h...

Page 15: ...spoons of flour or cornstarch into cup cold water Heat cooking liquid in pressure cooker and slowly pour in flour mixture stirring to blend Heat to boiling stirring constantly for 1 minute or until th...

Page 16: ...r 3 drops hot sauce 1 can 6 ounces tomato paste Turn heat selector to medium and brown beef Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato paste Close cover securely Place the PressureTru indicator on th...

Page 17: ...t onions and celery in cooker Stir in corn bran flakes 2 tablespoons water and sage Stuff pork chops with mixture Pour 1 cup water into cooker Position trivet in cooker Place pork chops in steamer bas...

Page 18: ...Information Per Serving 4 servings 315 Calories 6 g Fat 74 mg Cholesterol MEAT TIMETABLE Brown meat well and remove from cooker Pour liquid into cooker Position trivet in cooker Place meat in steamer...

Page 19: ...edium turnips peeled cut into eighths 8 ounces baby carrots 2 medium parsnips peeled sliced inch thick 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 tablespoon cornstarch optiona...

Page 20: ...vegetables may require longer pressure cooking times than given in chart To assure even heating separate a block of frozen vegetables For fresh and frozen vegetables pour liquid into cooker Position...

Page 21: ...getable Cups of Liquid Pressure Setting Cooking Time Minutes Asparagus cut spears Low 2 to 3 Beans green wax french style Low 2 to 3 Broccoli Low 1 to 2 Brussels Sprouts Low 4 to 5 Cauliflower Low 3 t...

Page 22: ...PEAS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER FULL Beans and Peas Cooking Time Minutes Beans and Peas Cooking Time Minutes Adzuki 1 to 3 Anasazi 1 to 3 Black Beans 2 to 4 Black Eyed Peas 2 to 4 Chickpeas gar...

Page 23: ...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 C...

Page 24: ...trition Information Per Serving 4 servings 290 Calories 10 g Fat 0 mg Cholesterol WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 cups wild rice 2 cups bee...

Page 25: ...aisin mixture Top each with of the butter Place the reserved wine water and apples in cooker Place the PressureTru indicator on the vent pipe and cook 7 minutes at LOW PRESSURE Let pressure drop of it...

Page 26: ...Add milk and tapioca stirring constantly Pour into individual custard cups Cover firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into cooker Place custard cups in steamer basket in cooker Close cover securely P...

Page 27: ...eak 16 POULTRY 12 Arroz con Pollo 14 Bayou Bounty Chicken 14 California Chicken 13 Chicken Breasts Tarragon 12 POULTRY CONTINUED 12 Chicken Cacciatore 13 Chutney Chicken 13 Herbed Chicken 14 Poultry T...

Page 28: ...on of your PRESTO cooker or need parts for your cooker call our Consumer Service Department weekdays between 8 00 AM and 4 30 PM Central Time at 715 839 2209 or write National Presto Industries Inc Co...

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