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8-Quart Stainless Steel

Pressure Cooker

and Canner

instructions  

and Recipes

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2003 by National Presto industries, inc.

Table of CoNTeNTS

Important Safeguards                                                                           2
Introduction                                                                                           2
Getting Acquainted                                                                                3
How to Use                                                                                             4
Important Safety Information                                                              5
Care and Maintenance                                                                          7
Helpful Hints                                                                                         8
Questions and Answers                                                                         9
Soups and Stocks                                                                                   10
Seafood                                                                                                   14
Poultry                                                                                                   17
Meats                                                                                                      22
Vegetables                                                                                              27
Dry Beans and Peas                                                                              31
Rice                                                                                                         33
Desserts                                                                                                   36
Pressure Canning                                                                                   38
Recipe Index                                                                                          42
Service and Parts Information                                                            43
Warranty                                                                                                43

Summary of Contents for 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Page 1: ...f Contents Important Safeguards 2 Introduction 2 Getting Acquainted 3 How to Use 4 Important Safety Information 5 Care and Maintenance 7 Helpful Hints 8 Questions and Answers 9 Soups and Stocks 10 Sea...

Page 2: ...plug be replaced at least every two years 11 Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children It is not recommended that children use the pressure cooker 12 When normal op...

Page 3: ...VENT COVER LOCK 4 automatically exhausts air from the pressure cooker as you begin heating the unit When pressure begins to build it slides up causing the lock pin to lock the cover on The top of the...

Page 4: ...oking always requires a cooking liquid Failure to put liquid in the pressure cooker may cause scorching of food and possible damage to the pressure cooker and stovetop For foods that have been browned...

Page 5: ...water over it until pressure is completely reduced Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent cover lock has dropped If the air vent cover lock remains in its raised position there is still pre...

Page 6: ...not remove cooker from the cooking surface until the cooker has cooled completely 3 Always look through the vent pipe before using the cooker to make sure it is clear If the vent pipe is plugged the...

Page 7: ...er 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 The gasket...

Page 8: ...liquid used should be decreased Use about 1 cup more liquid than you ll desire in your finished dish But remember there must always be water or some other liquid in the pressure cooker to produce the...

Page 9: ...s soon as you hear and or see a steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator Reduce heat to maintain a very slow steady flow of steam It is very important to accurately time the cooking p...

Page 10: ...AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1 2 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker 10 CHICKEN SOUP 11 2 pounds chicken cut into...

Page 11: ...TABLE SOUP Add 4 cups cooked diced veg tables of your choice to Brown Beef Soup Salt and pepper to taste and heat through 8 servings BEEF TOMATO SOUP Add 2 cups tomato juice 1 cucooked rice and 1 teas...

Page 12: ...crab if desired Nutrition Information Per Serving 8 servings 167 Calories 4 g Fat 127 mg Cholesterol MINESTRONE 11 2 pounds lean beef cut into 1 clove garlic minced 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon vegetable...

Page 13: ...er and stir in evaporated milk Season to taste with salt Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 160 Calories 2 g Fat 2 mg Cholesterol ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI 2 pounds ground beef 1 2 teaspoon orega...

Page 14: ...inch thick 2 cloves garlic minced 1 4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon ginger 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup water Place tuna steaks in a shallow glass dish C...

Page 15: ...until golden brown Stir in ham Add seasonings tomatoes and mushrooms mix well Stir in shrimp and sprinkle green pepper strips over all Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and C...

Page 16: ...ts and drizzle over halibut Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 4 MINUTES with a very slow steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator Release pressure qu...

Page 17: ...riety of ways or prepare your own favorite poultry dishes Before you begin be sure to thoroughly clean the poultry and pat dry with paper towels It s not necessary to brown poultry before pressure coo...

Page 18: ...and sliced 1 2 lemon thinly sliced Pour vegetable oil into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken Season chicken with salt pepper and rosemary Place garlic on chicken Combine remaining...

Page 19: ...TURKEY BREAST 3 4 pound turkey breast 1 2 cup celery chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 onion chopped 11 2 cups water Pour vegetable oil into cooker Turn heat selector...

Page 20: ...ssure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 0 MINUTES Let pressure drop of its own accord Stir in cooked rice Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 462 Calories 19 g Fat 93 mg Cholesterol HERBED CHIC...

Page 21: ...trained sauce 2 onions chopped 11 2 cups water 4 cloves garlic chopped Pour vegetable oil into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and brown Cornish hens Season with salt and pepper Combine remaining...

Page 22: ...on Stuffed Pork Chops recipe and Meat Timetable FOR MEAT DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL NO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2 3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE 6 Operating the cooker without...

Page 23: ...ow steady flow of steam escaping fromthe pressure regulator Release pressure quickly Make a paste of the flour and 1 4 cup water and stir into stew to thicken For crisper vegetables cook the beef onio...

Page 24: ...ERIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE 3 pounds spareribs cut into 1 4 cup catsup serving pieces 2 tablespoons vinegar Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Paprika 1 8 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon...

Page 25: ...all sides Remove roast from cooker Pour water into cooker Position trivet in cooker Place roast in steamer basket on trivet Season with salt pepper and sliced onion Close cover securely Place pressure...

Page 26: ...BEEF Chuck Roast 3 pounds 21 2 45 Corned Beef 3 pounds 3 60 Rolled Rib Roast 3 pounds 2 30 Round Steak 1 4 thick 11 2 4 Round Steak 1 2 thick 11 2 10 Short Ribs 2 25 HAM Slice 3 pounds 2 30 Picnic 3 p...

Page 27: ...nged it is not necessary to increase the amount of water FOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL FOR DRIED VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1 2 FULL Operat...

Page 28: ...Cut turnips into eighths and slice parsnips 1 2 inch thick Heat margarine in pressure cooker over medium heat add turnip wedges and carrots and saut for 3 minutes Add parsnips chicken broth ginger and...

Page 29: ...S If the timetable says to cook 0 minutes this means to cook food until you hear and or see a steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator then release pressure quickly Quantity of vegeta...

Page 30: ...Onions Wash and Peel Whole 11 2 5 2 inch diameter Parsnips Wash peel or Whole 11 2 10 scrape 2 inch diameter Slices 1 0 2 1 4 inch thick FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE CUPS OF COOKING TIME VEGETABLE SIZE L...

Page 31: ...peas The recipes in this section may be doubled Be sure not to fill the pressure cooker over 1 2 full see page 6 When the recipe is increased the cooking time remains the same FOR DRy beans and peas...

Page 32: ...e pressure regulator Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 353 Calories 5 g Fat 7 mg Cholesterol DRy bean and pea TIMETABLE Soak beans and peas according to...

Page 33: ...this water is used for steaming and the cooking time is unchanged FOR RICE DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1 2 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry wil...

Page 34: ...on vent pipe and COOK 5 MINUTES witha very slow steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator Let pressure drop of its own accord Allow rice to steam uncovered for 5 minutes Nutrition Info...

Page 35: ...un dried Tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 133 4 ounce can artichoke 1 cup arborio rice hearts drained and coarsely 2 cloves garlic minced chopped 2 cups chicken broth 11 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or...

Page 36: ...erating the cooker without cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker TAPIOCA PUDDING 2 cups skim milk 1 3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons quick cooking 1 4 teaspoon salt tapioca...

Page 37: ...custard cups in steamer basket in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 10 MINUTES withavery slow steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator Releas...

Page 38: ...the Pressure Cooker Canner increases temperature increases 5 pounds pressure 228 F 10 pounds pressure 240 F 15 pounds pressure 250 F Four specific agents produce food spoilage They are enzymes molds y...

Page 39: ...ld not be browned with flour nor should flour be used in the gravy of meat used for canning It is desirable to use a little liquid or broth with hot packed meats Pack hot meat or poultry into clean ja...

Page 40: ...RESSURE CAN FOODS on page 41 Also see PROCESSING TIME CHART on page 41 CANNING FRUITS AND TOMATOES Foods high in acidity fruits and tomatoes may be canned in a Pressure Cooker Canner The pressure proc...

Page 41: ...derate steam flow Allow steam to flow for 5 minutes 7 Place pressure regulator steam release valve on vent pipe with lever aligned with pressure arrow Continue heating until you hear and or see a stea...

Page 42: ...Stew 23 Corned Beef 24 Meat Timetable 26 Porcupine Meatballs 22 Pork Loin Roast 25 Spaghetti Meat Sauce 23 Spareribs with Barbecue Sauce 24 Stuffed Pork Chops 25 Swiss Steak 23 Wiener Schnitzel 25 VE...

Page 43: ...ame manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark Cooker replacement parts are available at Presto Authorized Service Stations and may also be ava...

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