PAULA’S COOKING TIPS
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It is very important to have a liquid such as water, stock, juice, or
wine in the pressure cooker in order to create steam. Thicker sauces
such as barbecue or tomato sauce will not create steam. At least 1
to 2 cups are necessary to create adequate steam.
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When cooking a rice, bean, or pasta dish, do not fill the inner pot
more than the 1/2 way mark. When cooking soup or stocks, do not
exceed the 2/3 mark.
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If you live in higher al0tudes, you may need to increase the cooking
0mes slightly. It is suggested to extend the cooking 0me by 5% for
every 1,000 feet above sea level.
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All the recipes were tested by weight, so if you wish to cook a larger
piece of meat, you will need to increase the cooking 0me. Add 10
minutes to the suggested cooking 0me for every addi0onal pound of
meat.
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If your meat is not as tender as you would like it, simply add 1/2 cup
of liquid and increase the cook 0me by 10 minutes.
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If you ever complete a recipe and the cooking liquid is thinner than
you would like, simply reduce with the lid off un0l the desired
consistency is achieved.
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