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SWISS STEAK

 

1

2

  cup chopped green pepper 

 

 

1

2

  cup sliced celery 

 

1

2

  teaspoon salt 

 

1

4

  teaspoon pepper 

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

BEEF STEW

 

1  cup sliced carrots

 

1  cup diced tomatoes

 

1  teaspoon salt

 

1

4

  teaspoon black pepper

 

  • • • • • • •

 

1

4

  cup cold water

 

1  tablespoon flour

 

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 se-

curely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and 

cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator 

rocking slowly

Cool cooker at once . 

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

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

4 servings 

347 Calories, 7 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol

SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE

 

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

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

 

2  pounds round steak, 1-inch thick 

 

1  can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

 

1

2

  cup water

 

1  cup chopped onion 

 

 

 

1  pound lean ground beef

 

1  can (14 to 15 ounces) diced 

 

    tomatoes

 

1

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

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Summary of Contents for 8-Quart Aluminum

Page 1: ...Contents Important Safeguards 2 Introduction 2 Getting Acquainted 3 How to Use 4 Important Safety Information 5 Care and Maintenance 6 Helpful Hints 8 Questions and Answers 9 Soups and Stocks 10 Seafo...

Page 2: ...g 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 year...

Page 3: ...h the various parts of the pressure cooker Fig A and to read the How To Use section beginning on page 4 before using the unit for the first time Before the first use remove the sealing ring Fig B by s...

Page 4: ...pressure regulator will fit 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 regula...

Page 5: ...grains dry beans and peas and soups which expand so much or foam and froth while cooking that the cooker should never be filled above the 1 2 fill line For other foods never fill the cooker above the...

Page 6: ...mmersible for easy cleaning When washing the unit however the sealing ring should always be removed to allow easy cleaning of the inside rim of the cover The sealing ring should be washed with hot sud...

Page 7: ...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 us...

Page 8: ...shes can be prepared in the pressure cooker using individual or small metal molds or glass custard cups which are ovenproof Fill molds 2 3 full to allow for expansion of food and fit them loosely into...

Page 9: ...e 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 afte...

Page 10: ...xes should be added to the soup after pressure cooking FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1 2 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry wil...

Page 11: ...ese 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 Black Bean Soup 2 cups...

Page 12: ...lt 1 bay leaf 1 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 can 16 ounces Great Northern beans 1 can 15 ounces cut green beans drained 2 ounces fine noodles Place beef water tomatoes onions carrots celery garlic parsle...

Page 13: ...eighs less than the recipe specifies reduce the cooking time Overcooking tends to toughen seafood FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking li...

Page 14: ...ill fit loosely in cooker Cover bowl firmly 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 w...

Page 15: ...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 pe...

Page 16: ...1 2 cup white wine 1 4 cup chopped onion 1 4 cup sliced celery 1 4 cup sliced carrot 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch Pour oil into...

Page 17: ...ator rocking slowly 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 8 ounces p...

Page 18: ...ur Salt and pepper to taste Pour oil into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and saut onion and garlic remove Brown chicken Add onion garlic broth parsley celery leaves oregano and basil Close cover...

Page 19: ...d pepper Pour oil into pressure cooker Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken a few pieces at a time and remove Add onions and garlic to pressure cooker Saut until tender Return chicken to pre...

Page 20: ...ION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2 3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE 5 Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker BEEF POT ROAST 3 pounds beef pot...

Page 21: ...s with pressure regulator rocking slowly Cool cooker at once Mix water and flour stir into stew Heat until stew thickens stirring constantly Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 347 Calories 7...

Page 22: ...night 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...

Page 23: ...ork chops with mixture Pour 11 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 rockin...

Page 24: ...1 2 thick 1 5 Roast 3 pounds 2 45 50 Steak 1 thick 1 10 Cool cooker at once see page 4 LAMB STEW 1 pound lamb stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup water 1 large onion sliced 1 tablespoon Worcestersh...

Page 25: ...E COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker Cabbage with Apples 8 cups shredded cabbage 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 s...

Page 26: ...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 Choleste...

Page 27: ...and frozen vegetables pour liquid into cooker Place vegetables on rack in cooker FOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Vegetable Size CUPS OF LIQUID Cooking Time mi...

Page 28: ...liced 1 inch thick 1 3 Spinach Whole leaves 1 0 Squash winter acorn Quartered 1 12 Squash winter spaghetti Halved 1 12 Squash yellow zucchini Sliced 1 inch thick 1 1 Sliced 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick 1 0 1...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...ith 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 BAKED BEANS 2 cups navy beans 3 cups water...

Page 31: ...ooker 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...

Page 32: ...il into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and saut onion Combine onion with wild rice and beef broth in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into...

Page 33: ...ce the mold or custard cups on the cooking rack in the cooker Up to three custard cups of dessert can be pressure cooked at a time in the 4 quart cooker and up to six in the 6 quart cooker For the 6 q...

Page 34: ...tard cups Sprinkle nutmeg on custards Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into cooker Place custard cups on rack in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe an...

Page 35: ...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 11...

Page 36: ...20 Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast 22 Barbecue Spareribs 22 Beef Pot Roast 20 Beef Stew 21 Corned Beef 22 Lamb Stew 24 Meat Timetable 24 Porcupine Meatballs 20 Pork Loin Roast 23 Spaghetti Meat Sauce 21...

Page 37: ...uine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark Cooker replacement parts are available at Presto Authorized Service Stations and may also be available at hardware stores and other retail o...

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