Presto Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker Instructions & Recipes Download

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2009 by National Presto Industries, Inc.

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Stainless Steel Electric

Pressure Cooker

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Page 1: ...Instructions and Recipes 2009 by National Presto Industries Inc Visit us on the web at www GoPresto com Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker...

Page 2: ...w To Use Instructions 11 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse control cord or plug in water or other liquid 12 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles 13 Do not operate any appliance with...

Page 3: ...pecially foods that empha size good health and nutrition along with good taste The pressure cooker is perfect for the way we live and eat today It s ideal for preparing many of the lighter foods that...

Page 4: ...le and set aside 2 For easier handle installation position cooker body so heat control receptacle extends over edge of counter slightly 3 Position long body handle with facing down onto threaded post...

Page 5: ...oker These higher temperatures speed cooking and the moist steam atmosphere tenderizes meats naturally It is important to become familiar with the various parts of the pressure cooker Fig C and to rea...

Page 6: ...page 19 for guidance on when to use If using the trivet posi tion it in the cooker so the loop ends point down and rest on the bottom of the cooker Fig E 4 IMPORTANT Look through the vent pipe to mak...

Page 7: ...continuously rock vigorously excess steam will escape Therefore too much liquid will evaporate and food may scorch In addition if the cooker boils dry the cooker will overheat causing it to discolor...

Page 8: ...s dry beans and peas soups and stews the cooker should never be more than 1 2 full 2 Always add cooking liquid If an empty pressure cooker is heated or if a cooker boils dry the cooker will overheat e...

Page 9: ...ns and peas which are not listed in the chart on page 53 These foods expand so much as a result of foaming and frothing that they should never be cooked under pressure Cleaning 1 Unplug Control Master...

Page 10: ...he overpressure plug until it pops out the underside of the cover After cleaning reinsert it by pushing the domed side of the plug into the opening from the underside of the cover until the bottom edg...

Page 11: ...r favorite recipes may be adjusted for cooking in the pressure cooker by following the general directions in this book for the particular type of food being cooked Decrease the cooking time for your r...

Page 12: ...e reached during weekdays if possible Written inquiries will be answered promptly by letter or telephone Questions Answers Occasionally the cover is hard to open or close What causes this What should...

Page 13: ...If it does not rise once you have tapped it the following may be occurring 1 The cooker is not fully closed see page 9 2 There is insufficient liquid to form steam 3 The gasket for the air vent cover...

Page 14: ...ht goes out When cooking time is complete turn control to OFF and remove heat control Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 295 Calories 15 g Fat 110 mg Chol...

Page 15: ...hern beans green beans and noodles Reconnect heat control and set heat control at 225 Simmer uncovered 10 minutes Garnish with Par mesan cheese if desired Nutrition Information Per Serving 10 servings...

Page 16: ...up water 2 cups broccoli cut into bite size pieces Cut fish into 4 pieces Sprinkle with dill weed lemon pepper and salt Pour water into cooker Position trivet in cooker Arrange fish and broccoli in st...

Page 17: ...t control at 225 Cook uncovered until shrimp is heated through 2 to 3 minutes Serve over rice Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 252 Calories 3 g Fat 157 mg Cholesterol SEAFOOD TIMETABLE Pou...

Page 18: ...1 2 cup white wine 1 2 cup chicken broth 1 4 cup chopped parsley 1 2 lemon thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste Preheat pressure cooker at 350 for 5 minutes Pour oil into cooker and brown chicken Se...

Page 19: ...hicken on warm platter Stir tomato paste into sauce in cooker Reconnect heat control and set heat control at 225 Simmer until thickened Pour over chicken Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 2...

Page 20: ...y 1 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Preheat pressure cooker at 350 for 5 minutes Pour oil into cooker and brown turkey on all sides Add remaining ingredients Close cover securely...

Page 21: ...cooker Place roast in steamer basket on trivet Season roast with salt pepper onions and bay leaf Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and set heat control at 400 When pressure re...

Page 22: ...serving pieces 1 cup water 1 cup catsup 1 2 cup water 1 2 cup vinegar 1 4 cup chopped onion 1 4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon celery seed Place ribs and water in cooker...

Page 23: ...served marinade in saucepan and simmer until thickened stirring occasionally Remove roast and onions from pressure cooker Add onions to thickened marinade and serve with sliced pork Onions may be pur...

Page 24: ...e and prominence on the menu Health conscious cooks feature an abundance of vegetables on the family meal plan while restaurants increasingly cater to a more vegetable conscious clientele Pressure coo...

Page 25: ...ounds russet potatoes peeled and diced 4 large cloves garlic 11 2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon margarine Salt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients except margarine and salt and pepper in cooke...

Page 26: ...lose cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and set heat control at 400 When pressure regulator begins a rocking motion cook 5 minutes Allow pressure regulator to rock for 1 to 2 minutes...

Page 27: ...s 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 Swiss Chard Whole leaves 1 0 1 Turnips Sl...

Page 28: ...ads and side dishes and when cooking less than 2 cups of beans or peas use the shorter time For soups and stews use the longer time After cooking is complete allow pressure to drop of its own accord F...

Page 29: ...t pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 7 servings 254 Calories 3 g Fat 0 mg Cholesterol SAVORY WHITE BEANS 2 cups navy beans 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup...

Page 30: ...osely in cooker Cover bowl firmly with alu minum foil Pour 2 cups water into cooker Place bowl in steamer basket in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and set heat contr...

Page 31: ...and tomatoes in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into cooker Place bowl in steamer basket in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulat...

Page 32: ...essure regulator on vent pipe and set heat control at 400 When pressure regulator begins a rocking motion cook 3 minutes Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 serving...

Page 33: ...rocking motion cook 5 minutes Allow pressure regulator to rock for 1 to 2 minutes at 400 and then slowly turn the heat control down stopping just at the point where the pilot light goes out When cooki...

Page 34: ...ESSERTS 59 Coconut Custard 61 Cheesecake 63 Oatmeal Apple Crisp 62 Petite Pumpkin Custards 61 Rice Pudding 60 Stuffed Apples 60 Tapioca Pudding 62 Vanilla Custard 61 Service And Parts Information If y...

Page 35: ...ment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the instruc tions enclosed Failure to follow instructions damage caused by improper replacement parts abuse or misuse including o...

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