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STUFFED APPLES

 

1

4

   cup golden raisins 

 

1

2

   cup dry red wine 

 

 

1

4

   cup chopped nuts

   2   tablespoons sugar

  1

2

   teaspoon grated orange  

    

  rind

  1

2

   teaspoon ground  

 

    

  cinnamon

   4   cooking apples

   1   tablespoon butter

   1  cup water

Soak raisins in wine for at least 30 minutes. Drain, reserving wine. Combine raisins, nuts, 
sugar, orange rind, and cinnamon. Core apples, cutting to but not through bottoms. Peel 
top one-third of apples. Place each apple on square of aluminum foil that is large enough 
to completely wrap apple. Fill centers with raisin mixture. Top each with one-fourth of 
the butter. Wrap foil around apple, pinching firmly together at top. Place reserved wine, 
water, and apples in cooker. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and set heat control at 
400°. When pressure regulator begins a rocking motion, 

cook 10 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 cooking time is complete 
turn control to OFF and remove heat control. 

Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

4 servings 

224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol

   1   cup long-grain white rice

1

1

2

   cups water

   1   cup water

    

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   1   cup whole milk

 

1

2

   cup sugar 

 

1

2

   cup raisins 

 

1

2

   teaspoon cinnamon

Combine rice and 1

1

2

 cups water in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Cover bowl 

firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Place bowl in steamer basket in 
cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and set heat control at 
400°. When pressure regulator begins a rocking motion, 

cook 10 minutes

. Allow pres-

sure 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 cooking time is 
complete turn control to OFF and remove heat control. 

Cool cooker at once.

 Stir milk, 

sugar, raisins, and cinnamon into rice. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Place bowl 
in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure 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 servings 

238 Calories, 2 g Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol

RICE PUDDING

VANILLA CUSTARD

   2   cups lowfat milk 

   2   eggs, slightly beaten

 

1

4

   cup sugar

 

1

4

   teaspoon salt

  1

2

   teaspoon vanilla

    

Nutmeg

   1   cup water 

Combine milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour into individual custard cups. Sprinkle 
nutmeg on custards. Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. 
Place  custard  cups  in  steamer  basket  in  cooker.  Close  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 at 

400° and then slowly turn the heat control down, stopping just at the point where the 
pilot light goes out. When cooking time is complete turn control to OFF and remove heat 
control. 

Cool cooker at once. 

Chill.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

4 servings 

137 Calories, 4 g Fat, 118 mg Cholesterol

VARIATION: COCONUT CUSTARD

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon coconut over top of each vanilla custard before cooking.

   1   can (16 ounces) solid-pack  

    

  pumpkin

   1   can (14 ounces) sweetened  

    

  condensed milk

   3   eggs, beaten   

 

   1   teaspoon ground cinnamon

   1   teaspoon finely chopped  

    

  candied ginger, optional

 

1

4

   teaspoon ground cloves

   1   cup water

    

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Whipped cream, optional

Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Pour into individual custard 
cups. Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard 
cups in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent 
pipe and set heat control at 400°. When pressure regulator begins a rocking motion, 

cook 

10 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 
cooking time is complete turn control to OFF and remove heat control. 

Cool cooker at 

once.

 Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

8 servings 

207 Calories, 6 g Fat, 97 mg Cholesterol

PETITE PUMPKIN CUSTARDS

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Summary of Contents for Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker

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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