Pressure Cookers
Stock Numbers:
01241 (4-qt. aluminum)
01264 (6-qt. aluminum)
01282 (8-qt. aluminum)
01341 (4-qt. stainless steel)
01362 (6-qt. stainless steel)
The stock number is the first five digits of the model number.
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Instructions and Recipes
This is a
Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance (see pages 2 and 3). Cracked, broken or
charred handles should be replaced.
3. Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold cover up to light and look through vent pipe to be certain it is clear.
4. Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use.
5. Do not fill pressure cooker over ⅔ full. For soup, grains, and dry beans and peas which expand during cooking, do not fill
cooker over ½ full. Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See food preparation
instructions.
6. Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pastas, dried soup mixes, or any dry beans and peas which are not
listed on the chart on page 29. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may block the vent pipe, overpressure plug, and air
vent/cover lock.
7. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain pressure cooker is properly closed
before operating; cover handle must be directly above the body handle. See “How To Use Instructions.”
8. Do not place the pressure cooker or attempt to pressure cook in a heated oven.
9. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
10. Do not open pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released, air vent/cover lock has dropped,
and no steam escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. If the handles are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the
cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See “How To Use Instructions.”
11. Caution: To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the overpressure plug 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 years.
12. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure
cooker.
13. When normal operating pressure is reached, the pressure regulator will begin to rock. Gradually lower the heat to maintain a slow,
steady rocking motion. If the pressure regulator is allowed to rock vigorously excess steam will escape, liquid will be evaporated,
and food may scorch.
14. Caution: Do not use pressure cooker on an outdoor LP gas burner or gas range over 12,000 BTU’s.
15. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.
16. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
1
To Attach Body Handle to Cooker Body
1. Locate bag containing long body handle.
This is the handle that has one screw hole.
Take out handle and remove tape on handle
which is holding screw in place. Remove
screw from handle and set aside.
2. For easier handle installation, position
cooker body so the threaded post extends
over edge of counter slightly.
Cover Handle
Mount
Air Vent/Cover
Lock Stem
Center Hole
Screw
Cover Handle
Vent Pipe
Bottom
3. Position long body handle, with facing
down, onto threaded post which is under
model number and date code (Fig. A).
(indented side)
4. Insert screw into handle hole and using
a Phillips type screwdriver fasten handle
securely to post. Caution: Overtightening
can result in stripping of screws or cracking
of handles.
Screw
Fig. B
To Attach Cover Handle to Cooker Cover
1. Locate bag containing cover handle. This handle has three holes, two of which contain screws. Take out handle and
remove tape on handle which is holding the two screws in place. Remove screws from handle and set aside.
2. Place pressure cooker cover upside down on table or counter as shown in Fig. B, so vent pipe bottom faces you.
3. Fit cover handle, with the indented side facing up, onto cover handle mount so the air vent cover lock stem fits through
the center hole of the cover handle (Fig. B).
4. Insert the screws into the two holes on both sides of the center hole. Using a Phillips type screwdriver fasten cover
handle securely to cover handle mount. Caution: Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of
handles.
Note: As noted in step 4 on page 4, the cooker is completely closed when the cover handle is directly above the body
handle. After placing cover on cooker body, check positioning of handles. When properly installed the body handle
and cover handle will line up with each other without interference.
GeTTInG aCquaInTed
Your pressure cooker is like a saucepan with a very special cover that locks in place. Air is automatically exhausted and
steam is sealed inside creating pressure within the unit. Under pressure, internal temperatures in the cooker are raised
above the normal boiling point of water, causing foods to cook faster. At 15 pounds of pressure, a temperature of 250° F.
(or 121° C.) is reached inside the
pressure cooker. These higher
Pressure Regulator
Vent Pipe
temperatures speed cooking,
and the moist steam atmosphere
tenderizes meats naturally.
Air Vent /Cover Lock
Cover Handle
Overpressure Plug
Sealing
Ring
It is important to become
familiar with the various parts
of the pressure cooker (Fig. C)
and to read the “HOW TO USe”
section beginning on page 4
before using the unit for the first
time.
Body Handle
Cover
Helper
Handle
(Does not apply
to stock no.
01241)
Body
Cooking rack
Fig. C
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Before the first use, remove the sealing ring (Fig. D) by simply pulling it out
of the inside rim of the cover.
Stop Tab
Wash sealing ring, cover, body, and cooking rack (Fig. C) in hot, sudsy
water to remove any packaging material and white manufacturing lubricant.
Rinse all parts with warm water and dry. Then, replace the sealing ring,
being careful to fit it under the stop tabs and the lock pin (Fig. D) which are
located on the inside rim of the cover.
Lock pin
Sealing Ring
Stop Tab
Fig. D
how To use
Fig. E
To assure the very best results every time, carefully follow these step-by-step
instructions for pressure cooking. You may find it helpful to refer back to
Fig. C on page 3.
Vent
Pipe
1. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the pressure cooking
recipe you have selected. Recipes in this book were developed for use in
a 4-quart pressure cooker. If you have a 6-quart pressure cooker, you may
increase the ingredients by ½. If you have an 8-quart pressure cooker, you
may double the ingredients. Be sure not to overfill the pressure cooker
(see pages 5 and 6 for guidance on filling).
Fig. F
Stainless
Steel
Aluminum Cookers
Cookers
V Mark
Pour liquid into the cooker body, as specified in the recipe or timetable.
This liquid is usually water. However, some recipes will call for other
liquids, such as wine.
Mark
Mark
2. Place the cooking rack into the cooker, if called for in the recipe (see
Helpful Hints on page 8 for guidance on when to use).
3. IMPORTANT: Look through the vent pipe to make certain that it is clear
(Fig. E) before placing cover on cooker body. See safety information on
page 6.
Holding the body handle with your left hand and the cover handle
with your right hand, align the V (or ) mark on the cover with the
mark on the body handle and place the cover on the cooker body
(Fig. F). Aluminum cookers have a V mark on the cover and stainless
steel cookers have a mark on the cover.
Fig. G
4. After placing the cover on the cooker body, place one hand on the cover
opposite the body handle and apply a slight downward pressure. Place the
thumb of your other hand on the side of the body handle and wrap your
fingers around the cover handle (Fig. G). Then rotate the cover clockwise
until the cover handle lines up with the body handle. The pressure
cooker is completely closed when the cover handle is directly above
the body handle (Fig. H).
Fig. H
5. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe (Fig. I). The 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 regulator attains a gentle rocking motion.
NOTE: The air vent/cover lock may move up and down a few times
when cooking first begins as it automatically exhausts air from the
pressure cooker. Steam will be noticeable. This is normal. When pressure
Fig. I
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begins to build, it slides up, locking the cover on. Once the cooker
has sealed, the air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position until
pressure is released (Fig. J).
Air Vent/Cover
Lock in UP
Position.
Air Vent/Cover
Lock in DOWN
Position.
Pressure in Unit.
No Pressure in Unit.
7. Cooking time begins when the pressure regulator begins to rock gently.
Gradually lower the heat as necessary to maintain a slow, steady
rocking motion and cook for the length of time indicated in the recipe
or timetable. If the pressure regulator is allowed to rock vigorously,
excess steam will escape. Therefore, too much liquid will evaporate
and food may scorch. Never leave your pressure cooker unattended at
high heat settings. It could boil dry, overheat, and cause damage to the
pressure cooker.
Fig. J
8. When cooking time is complete, turn off burner. If using an electric
stove, remove pressure cooker from burner. Caution: Lift pressure
cooker to remove it from burner. Sliding cookware can leave
scratches on stovetops.
9. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or timetable instructions. If
the instructions say “Let the pressure drop of its own accord,” set the
pressure cooker aside to cool until pressure is completely reduced. If
the instructions state, “Cool cooker at once,” cool the pressure cooker
under a running water faucet (Fig. K) or pour cold water over it, or
place it in a pan of cold water (Fig. L) until pressure is completely
reduced. Note: Do not set hot cooker in a molded sink as it could
damage the sink. Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/
cover lock has dropped.
Fig. K
If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still
pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air
vent/cover lock drops.
10. After pressure has been completely reduced, remove the pressure
regulator. Always remove the pressure regulator before opening
the cover.
11. To open the cover, turn it counterclockwise until the V (or ) mark
on the cover aligns with the mark on the body handle. Then, lift
the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you. If the cover
turns hard, there still may be some pressure in the unit. Do not force
the cover off. Continue to cool the pressure cooker until steam no
longer is escaping from the vent pipe, the air vent/cover lock has
dropped, and the cover turns easily.
Fig. L
12. Food is ready to serve.
ImporTanT safeTy InformaTIon
Cooking under pressure enables you to prepare food both quickly and deliciously. If used properly, your pressure cooker is
one of the safest appliances in your kitchen. To ensure safe operation, make sure you always observe the following simple
rules whenever you use the pressure cooker:
1. Never overfill the pressure cooker. — The pressure regulator is designed to maintain cooking pressure at a safe level.
It relieves excess pressure through the vent pipe as it rocks back and forth. Many foods tend to expand when cooked.
If the cooker is overfilled, expansion of food may cause the vent pipe to become blocked or clogged. If the vent pipe
becomes blocked, it cannot relieve excess pressure.
Do not fill the cooker above the
⅔
fill line when cooking most foods. When cooking foods that foam, froth, or expand,
such as rice, grains, dry beans and peas, or foods that are mostly liquid, such as soups, never fill the cooker above the
½ fill line.
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For your convenience, both the ⅔ and ½ full levels are marked by
indentations on the side of the pressure cooker body (Fig. M). The
upper marking indicates the ⅔ full level and the lower the
½ full level. In addition, in each section of the recipes you will find
instructions on the maximum fill level for each type of food.
2⁄3 fill line
1⁄2 fill line
Reminder: When cooking any food, do not let any portion extend
above the maximum fill mark. When cooking rice, grains, dry
beans and peas, soups, and stews, the cooker should never be
more than ½ full.
Fig. M
2. Always add cooking liquid. — If an empty pressure cooker is left on a hot burner or if a cooker boils dry and is left
on a heated burner, the cooker will overheat excessively causing possible discoloration and/or damage to the cooker.
3. Always look through the vent pipe before using the cooker to make sure it is clear. — If the vent pipe is blocked,
it cannot function as it should and thus cannot relieve excess pressure. Pressure may then build to unsafe levels. To
clean the vent pipe, see page 7.
4. Always fully close the pressure cooker. — The cooker is fully closed when the cover handle is directly above the
body handle. Your pressure cooker has specially designed lugs on the cover and body which lock the cover in place
when the cooker is fully closed. However, if the cooker is not fully closed, the lugs cannot lock the cover onto the
body. It’s possible that pressure could build inside the cooker and cause the cover to come off and result in bodily
injury or property damage. Always be sure the cover handle is directly above the body handle (see page 4, Fig. H).
Do not turn past handle alignment.
5. Never open the cooker when it contains pressure. — The air vent /cover lock provides a visual indication of
pressure inside the cooker. When it is up, there is pressure. When it is down, there is no pressure in the cooker and it
can be opened. If the pressure cooker is opened before all of the pressure is released, the contents of the cooker will
erupt and could cause bodily injury or property damage.
6. Replace the overpressure plug if it is hard, deformed, cracked, worn or pitted, or when replacing the sealing
ring. Replace the sealing ring if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky. — The
overpressure plug is a secondary pressure relief valve which is designed to relieve excess pressure by releasing from
the cooker cover in the event that the vent pipe becomes blocked. The overpressure plug is made of rubber, and when
new, is soft and pliable. Over time, depending on the frequency and type of use, rubber becomes hard and inflexible.
When hard and inflexible, the overpressure plug loses its ability to act as a secondary pressure relief valve. It should be
replaced immediately.
Should the overpressure plug ever be forced out of the cover due to excess pressure while cooking, it is important to
call the Test Kitchen at 1-800-368-2194. Do not attempt to use the released overpressure plug.
7. Always follow special procedures found in the instruction book when pressure cooking rice, grains, and dry
beans and peas. — During cooking, dry beans and peas tend to froth and foam which could cause the vent pipe to
become blocked. Therefore, dry beans and peas need to be soaked and cooked according to instructions beginning on
page 29. Using this method will keep foam at safe levels during cooking. Like dry beans and peas, rice and grains tend
to froth and foam during cooking; therefore, to contain foaming and frothing during the cooking period, rice and grains
must be prepared in a bowl in the pressure cooker according to directions on page 31.
8. Never pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pastas, dried soup mixes, or dry beans and peas
which are not listed in the chart on page 29. — These foods expand so much as a result of foaming and frothing that
they should never be cooked under pressure.
CleanInG
1. All parts of your pressure cooker, including the sealing ring and pressure regulator, are fully immersible 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, sudsy water after each use.
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2. To be sure the vent pipe is clear, hold the cover up to the light and look
through the vent pipe. Clean it with a small brush or pipe cleaner if it
is blocked or partially blocked (Fig. N). Also clean the vent pipe nut as
shown.
Fig. N
Cover
Handle Hole
3. Occasionally remove the air vent/cover lock in the pressure cooker
cover handle for cleaning. To remove the air vent/cover lock, place
your finger over the hole in the cover handle (Fig. N) and remove the
white rubber gasket from the air vent/cover lock on the underside of
the cover (Fig. O). Push the air vent/cover lock through the top of the
cover and wash it and the gasket in hot, sudsy water. The metal shaft
of the air vent/cover lock may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad.
Clean the hole in the cover handle with a small brush. After cleaning,
reinsert the metal shaft of the air vent/cover lock from the top side of
the cover down through the cover handle hole (Fig. P). Place a finger
over 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.
Rubber Gasket
4. The overpressure plug can also be removed for cleaning by pushing
it out of its opening from the top 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 edge is fully and evenly seated
against the underside of the cover (Fig. q). When the overpressure
plug is properly installed, the word (TOP) will be visible on the
overpressure plug when viewing the outside of the cover.
Fig. O
Special Cleaning Instructions for Aluminum Cookers:
Cover
Handle
Hole
1. Iron and other minerals in water and foods may darken the inside of
your aluminum cooker. This discoloration will not affect the food
cooked in the unit. These stains can be removed by using a solution of
water and cream of tartar. Use a tablespoon of cream of tartar for each
quart of water and pour enough solution into the cooker to cover the
discoloration (do not fill over ⅔ full). Close the cover securely, place
the pressure regulator on the vent pipe, and heat until the pressure
regulator rocks gently. Remove the cooker from the heat and allow
it to stand for two to three hours. Remove the pressure regulator and
discard the contents. Scour thoroughly with a soap impregnated steel
wool pad; wash, rinse, and dry.
Metal
Shaft
Fig. P
2. The outside surface of aluminum pressure cookers may be cleaned
with a good silver polish if necessary. Staining may result if the cooker
is washed in the dishwasher. If food residue adheres to the pressure
cooker body, clean with a nylon mesh pad, a fine steel wool pad, or a
fine kitchen cleanser.
Overpressure Plug
Special Cleaning Instructions for Stainless Steel Cookers:
Indented Portion
1. If food residue adheres to the pressure cooker body, clean with a
stainless steel scouring pad, a nylon mesh pad, or a non-abrasive
powder cleanser, such as Bon ami* polishing cleanser or Cameo*
copper, brass & porcelain cleaner. Do not use steel wool or cleaners
with chlorine bleach.
Fig. Q
Your stainless steel pressure cooker may also be washed in an automatic dishwasher. When washing in a dishwasher,
you must first remove the sealing ring and overpressure plug from the cover as these parts must be hand washed.
2. To bring out its luster, the outside surface of your stainless steel pressure cooker can be cleaned occasionally with a
silver polish or any other fine, non-abrasive polish.
Take care not to overheat your stainless steel pressure cooker. Very high heat can sometimes cause vari-colored stains,
called heat tints, in stainless steel. Heat tints can usually be removed by using a non-abrasive powder cleanser.
*Bon ami polishing cleanser is a registered trademark of Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co.
Cameo copper, brass & porcelain cleaner is a registered trademark of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
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Care and maInTenanCe
1. When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place with the cover inverted on the body. If the cover is locked
on, unpleasant odors may form inside the unit and the sealing ring could be damaged.
2. As is the case of all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooker with a knife or other sharp utensil.
3. If the body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a screwdriver. CAUTION: Overtightening can result in
stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.
4. Do not strike the rim of the pressure cooker with any cooking utensil because this could cause nicks in the rim which
may allow steam to escape and prevent the pressure cooker from sealing.
5. The sealing ring, overpressure plug, and rubber gasket of the air vent/cover lock may shrink, become hard, deformed,
cracked, worn, or pitted with normal use. Exposure to high heat, such as a warm burner or oven top, will cause these
parts to deteriorate rapidly. When this happens, replace the sealing ring, overpressure plug, and small rubber gasket of
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 use. Replace
the sealing ring. Whenever you replace the sealing ring, replace the overpressure plug also.
6. Each time you clean or use your pressure cooker, check to be sure the bottom has not been damaged. Nicks and
scratches may leave sharp edges that can damage ceramic stovetops or other smooth surfaces. Lift pressure cooker to
remove it from burner. Sliding cookware could leave scratches on stovetops.
7. The formation of a small amount of moisture under the pressure regulator is normal when cooking first begins. It is the
result of the temperature of the regulator being lower than the rest of the unit.
A small amount of steam or moisture may also be visible around the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock as
cooking begins. It should stop when pressure begins to build and the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock seal.
If leakage continues, clean or replace the overpressure plug and/or air vent/cover lock assembly. The pressure cooker
will not seal if the gasket for the air vent/cover lock is cracked.
Do not operate your pressure cooker with continual leakage. If the preceding steps do not correct the problem,
return the entire unit to the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 38).
8. If for any reason the pressure cooker cannot be opened, contact the Consumer Service Department in eau Claire, WI at
1-800-877-0441.
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by
the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 38).
helpful hInTs
Your 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 recipe by ⅔ since pressure
cooking is much faster than ordinary cooking methods. For example, if your ordinary cooking method requires
45 minutes, in the pressure cooker the cooking time will be 15 minutes. Because there is very little evaporation, the
amount of liquid used should be decreased. Use about ½ 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 necessary steam.
Use the cooking rack when it is desirable to cook foods out of the cooking liquid. When foods are pressure cooked out
of the liquid, flavors will not intermingle. Therefore, it is possible to cook several foods at once, as long as they have
similar cooking times. If it is desirable to blend flavors, do not use the cooking rack.
Many different cooking liquids can be used in a pressure cooker. Wine, beer, bouillon, fruit juices, and of course water
all make excellent cooking liquids in the pressure cooker.
Beautiful desserts and side dishes can be prepared in the pressure cooker, using individual or small metal molds or
glass custard cups, which are ovenproof. Fill molds ⅔ full to allow for expansion of food, and fit them loosely into the
pressure cooker on the cooking rack. Do not fill the pressure cooker over ⅔ full.
If a recipe says to cook 0 minutes, cook food only until the pressure regulator begins to rock. Then cool pressure
cooker according to recipe.
The pressure cooker is usually cooled at once for delicate foods such as custards and fresh vegetables. For other foods,
like meats, soups, and grains, let the pressure drop of its own accord.
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When pressure cooking at high altitudes, the cooking time needs to be increased 5% for every 1000 feet above the first
2000 feet. Following this rule, the times should be increased as follows:
3000 ft. ... 5%
4000 ft. ... 10%
5000 ft. ... 15%
6000 ft. ... 20%
7000 ft. ... 25%
8000 ft. ... 30%
Because pressure cooking times are increased at altitudes of 3,000 feet or above, an additional ½ cup cooking liquid
will be needed.
If you have any questions on recipes, time charts, or the operation of your pressure cooker, call or write: Test Kitchen,
National Presto Industries, Inc., 3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703-3703, phone 1-800-368-
a time when you can be 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 I do?
In order for pressure to build inside your pressure cooker, the unit has a special cover which provides an airtight fit.
Because of this, you may find that on occasion the cover may be difficult to open or close. The following suggestions will
help if this happens:
If the cover seems hard to close, press the palm of your hand on the cover area directly opposite the cover handle while
moving the cover handle to the closed position with your other hand.
If after browning meat or poultry the cover is difficult to close, it may be due to expansion of the pressure cooker body
from heating. Remove the cover and allow the pressure cooker body to cool slightly and try again. Do not place the
pressure cooker back on the burner until it is fully closed.
Apply Cooking
If necessary, to help make the cover easier to open and close, a very
Oil Here
light coating of cooking oil may be applied to the sealing ring and to the
underside of the lugs on the pressure cooker body (Fig. R). Use a pastry
brush, a piece of cloth, or your fingertips and be sure to wipe off any
excess oil.
What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more
liquid than desired?
Apply
Cooking Oil
Here
With the cover removed, simmer to evaporate the excess liquid. Next time
you prepare the same recipe, you may want to use less liquid.
Fig. R
How does one prevent overcooking?
Remember to begin timing as soon as the pressure regulator begins to rock gently. It is very important to accurately time
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 after the recommended cooking time?
Simply bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the food a minute or two longer.
Can I use my pressure cooker on all types of ranges?
Your pressure cooker will work on gas, electric coil and ceramic glass (smoothtop) ranges. In addition, stainless steel
pressure cookers will work on induction ranges. However, because aluminum pressure cookers are not magnetic, they will
not work on induction ranges.
When cooking first begins, is it normal for steam to escape and moisture to form on the cover and between the
handles?
It is normal for steam to escape and a slight amount of moisture leakage to form on the cover and between the handles
when cooking first begins. If leakage continues, the cover handle may not be properly aligned with the body handle and,
therefore, the cover lock cannot engage.
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Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and drop back down when cooking first begins?
It is possible that the air vent/cover lock will move up and down slightly when cooking first begins. Do not be concerned.
The air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position once the cooker has sealed. However, if the air vent/cover lock
continues to move up and down or rises partially, tap it lightly with the tip of a knife. If it does not rise once you have
tapped it, the following may be occurring:
1. The burner is not hot enough.
2. The cooker is not fully closed (see page 4).
3. There is insufficient liquid to form steam.
4. The gasket for the air vent/cover lock needs to be replaced (see page 7).
soups and sToCks
The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken
by ordinary methods.
Stocks form the base for most great soups and sauces, and you can even substitute a stock for water in many recipes to add
extra flavor. Traditionally, stocks are made by simmering bones and scraps for hours to extract all their flavor. With the
pressure cooker, you can do the same thing in just minutes by following the simple directions on the following pages.
We’ve also included a few favorite soup recipes and, if you have a favorite recipe of your own, try it in the pressure
cooker using one of the recipes in this book as your guide. If adding dry beans and peas, they must first be soaked
according to directions on page 29. Do not pressure cook soups containing barley, rice, pasta, grains, dry beans and
peas which are not listed in the chart on page 29, and dried soup mixes because they have a tendency to foam, froth,
and sputter and could block the vent pipe.
Cooked barley, rice, grains, pasta, dry beans and peas which are not listed in the chart on page 29, and dried soup mixes
should be added to the soup after pressure cooking.
FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
CHICKEN SOUP
1½ pounds chicken, cut into
serving pieces
4 cups water
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sliced carrots
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Remove pieces of chicken from cooker and let cool. Remove meat from bones and return meat to
cooker. Heat through.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
160 Calories, 8 g Fat, 54 mg Cholesterol
Delicious Soups From Chicken Soup...
CHICKEN SOUP STOCK — Strain Chicken Soup to make stock.
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP — Bring soup to a boil. Add fine noodles and simmer, uncovered,
10 to 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
6 servings
CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP — Mix together 1 beaten egg, ½ cup milk, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Stir in 1⅛ cups flour. Drop mixture from teaspoon into bubbling Chicken Soup in cooker. Simmer
uncovered 6 minutes.
6 servings
CHICKEN RICE SOUP — Add 1 cup cooked rice to Chicken Soup. Heat through. Salt and
pepper to taste.
6 servings
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BROWN BEEF SOUP
1½ pounds lean beef, cut into
1-inch cubes
4 cups water
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced carrots
¼ cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg Cholesterol
Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup...
BROWN BEEF SOUP STOCK — Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock.
ONION SOUP — Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into cooker and sauté 1½ cups thinly sliced
onions. Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Ladle into soup bowls. Top with
Parmesan cheese. 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 dry black beans
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable
oil
4 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups sliced carrots,
¾-inch thick
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 jalapeño chiles, seeded,
deveined, minced
1 tablespoon packed brown
sugar
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• • • • • • •
1 tablespoon chili powder
1½ teaspoons oregano
½ teaspoon allspice
1 cup loosely packed fresh
cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste
Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Pour oil in pressure cooker. Sauté onion, garlic,
chiles, chili powder, oregano, and allspice for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken stock, carrots,
brown sugar, and vinegar. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook
12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Remove 1 cup of bean mixture, place in blender and purée until smooth. Return to pressure cooker
and stir in fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
8 servings
231 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
SAFFRON FISH STEW
1 can (14½ ounces) chicken
broth
Pinch of saffron threads
or ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• • • • • • •
¼ cup dry white wine
4 new red potatoes, quartered
3 carrots, cut into ½-inch chunks
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 bay leaf
1 pound firm fish (halibut,
haddock, cod, pollack) fresh
or thawed, cut into 8 pieces
1 small red pepper, cut into
chunks
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Place broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, and saffron in pressure cooker.
Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Add fish, pepper, and peas. Close cover securely.
Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking
slowly. Cool cooker at once. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
8 servings
174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol
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MINESTRONE
1 pound lean beef, cut into
1-inch cubes
5 cups water
1½ teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-15 ounces) diced
tomatoes
¼ teaspoon black pepper
• • • • • • •
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1⁄4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
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, parsley, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper
in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with
pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Add Great Northern
beans, green beans, and noodles. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if
desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
10 servings
234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol
POTATO SOUP
¼ teaspoon basil
• • • • • • •
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated
skim milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
½ cup finely sliced celery
3 cups chicken broth
Salt to taste
4 cups peeled, diced potatoes
¼ teaspoon white pepper
Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft. Add broth,
potatoes, pepper, and basil to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on
vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of
its own accord. Remove 2 cups of potato mixture; place in blender or food processor and process
until smooth. Return to pressure cooker and stir in evaporated milk.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
160 Calories, 2 g Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol
ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• • • • • • •
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans,
drained and rinsed
1½ pounds ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
Turn heat selector to medium and brown meat. Add remaining ingredients except kidney beans.
Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in kidney beans and heat
through.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol
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seafood
Seafood is the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious meals you can make. It is an excellent source of protein,
a good source of minerals, and one of the few sources of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
Steaming in the pressure cooker brings out the finest, fullest flavors of seafood. The cooking time required is directly
related to the thickness of the seafood. To be safe, if the fish you are cooking seems thin for its weight or if it weighs 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 LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
SALMON STEAKS MOUTARDE
4 small salmon steaks, 1-inch
thick
4 tablespoons Dijon-style
mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine or
chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme or
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive or
vegetable oil
• • • • • • •
2 tablespoons Dijon-style
mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 small onion, chopped
Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon mustard. Press 1 thyme sprig into mustard on each steak or
sprinkle with dried thyme. Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion and
garlic until tender. Stir in wine and bay leaf. Place steaks on rack in cooker. Close cover securely.
Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking
slowly. Cool cooker at once. Carefully remove steaks and rack. Keep steaks warm. Discard bay
leaf. Mix 2 tablespoons mustard with cornstarch. Stir into liquid in pressure cooker. Heat until
sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with salmon steaks.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
218 Calories, 9 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol
VARIATION: Substitute halibut for salmon steaks.
“SCAMPI-STYLE” SHRIMP
1 pound medium, raw shrimp,
peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons minced green
onion
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
• • • • • • •
2 tablespoons minced parsley
¼ teaspoon grated lemon peel
6 cloves garlic, minced
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place margarine in cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and
melt margarine. Sauté onion and garlic. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Cook until bubbly. Pour into
metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Stir in shrimp. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum
foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker
at once. Stir in parsley and lemon peel.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
205 Calories, 11 g Fat, 173 mg Cholesterol
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SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
1 cup long grain white rice
1½ cups water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 cup water
• • • • • • •
1 teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
• • • • • • •
1 can (14-15 ounces) stewed
tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth
½ pound precooked ham, diced
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 pound precooked shrimp,
peeled and deveined
Combine rice and 1½ cups water in a metal bowl which will 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 with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and set rice aside
to steam. Remove rack and water.
Add remaining ingredients, except shrimp, to cooker; stir well. Close cover securely. Place
pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
Cool cooker at once. Stir in shrimp; cook uncovered over medium heat 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
LEMON ’N DILL COD AND BROCCOLI
Salt
1 cup water
1 pound frozen cod fillets,
1-inch thick
2 cups broccoli, cut into bite size
pieces
Dill weed
Lemon pepper
Cut fish into 4 pieces. Sprinkle with dill weed, lemon pepper, and salt. Pour water into cooker.
Arrange fish and broccoli on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent
pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings 103 Calories, 1 g Fat, 49 mg Cholesterol
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SEAFOOD GUMBO
1 cup long grain white rice
1½ cups water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 cup water
• • • • • • •
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon basil
2½ 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
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
• • • • • • •
¼ cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package (10 ounces) frozen
sliced okra, thawed
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped green pepper
Combine rice and 11⁄2 cups water in a metal bowl which will 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 with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and set rice aside
to steam. Remove rack and water.
Add broth, shrimp, sole, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, basil, thyme,
red pepper, and salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Combine water
and cornstarch. Stir into hot mixture. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in okra.
Heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
9 servings
224 Calories, 2 g Fat, 101 mg Cholesterol
MARINATED TUNA
1 pound tuna steak, 1-inch thick
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon black pepper
1⁄2 cup water
Place tuna steaks in a shallow glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients except water; pour over
tuna. Marinate for 30 minutes, turning fish once. Remove tuna from marinade and place tuna on
rack in cooker. Pour marinade and water into cooker. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
170 Calories, 6 g Fat, 52 mg Cholesterol
SEAFOOD TIMETABLE
Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Position rack in cooker. Place seafood on rack in cooker. Do not
fill cooker over ⅔ full. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook
according to chart. Cool cooker at once.
SEAFOOD (FRESH OR THAWED)
Crab Legs
COOKING TIME
0 to 1 minute
2 minutes
Fish Fillets (1-inch thick)
Salmon Fillets (1-inch thick)
2 minutes
Scallops
Large
1 minute
Shrimp
Medium to Large (36 to 40 count)
Large (21 to 25 count)
0 to 1 minute
1 minute
Tuna Fillets (1-inch thick)
2 minutes
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poulTry
A host of great, light meals can evolve from chicken and other poultry when prepared in the pressure cooker. Be it a tender
fillet with a delightful, light sauce or a savory casserole with a host of nutritious vegetables, you’ll find the pressure cooker
is perfect for preparing your favorites in a hurry.
Try the following recipes and enjoy tasty poultry in a variety of ways or prepare your own favorite poultry dishes. It’s not
necessary to brown poultry before pressure cooking, but you may do so if you like. Searing tends to seal in the natural
juices, while cooking without browning lets the flavor of the various ingredients intermingle for some spectacular taste
combinations. For crispier chicken, you may want to put the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes after pressure
cooking.
FOR POULTRy, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL!
NO PORTION OF ThE POULTRy ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE
ThE 2⁄3 FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 6).
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
CHICKEN BREASTS TARRAGON
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves
½ cup white wine
Worcestershire sauce
½ cup white wine
¼ cup sliced carrot
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
• • • • • • •
¼ cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup sliced celery
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Add remaining ingredients
except water and cornstarch. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook
4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Remove chicken and
keep warm. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into sauce. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring
constantly.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
219 Calories, 5 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves
1 teaspoon rosemary
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
½ cup white wine
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup chopped parsley
• • • • • • •
½ lemon, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Season chicken with
rosemary. Cover chicken with garlic. Combine wine, broth, and parsley; pour over chicken.
Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Garnish chicken with lemon slices.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
191 Calories, 6 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol
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CHUTNEY CHICKEN
⅓ cup mango chutney
6 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves
1 can (14-15 ounces) diced
tomatoes
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green
chilies
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon allspice
• • • • • • •
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup raisins
Place all ingredients except cornstarch and water in cooker. Close cover securely. Place
pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine water and
cornstarch. Stir into sauce. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
258 Calories, 3 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol
SOY CHICKEN
4 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves
½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ onion, sliced
½ cup water
½ cup sliced celery
¼ cup lite soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Place all ingredients in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator 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
½ cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon catsup
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pound chicken, cut into
serving pieces and skinned
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple
chunks, undrained
½ cup sliced celery
1 green or red pepper, cut into
chunks
• • • • • • •
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup brown sugar
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Combine remaining
ingredients except water and cornstarch; pour over chicken. Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker
at once. Remove chicken, pineapple, and vegetables to a warm platter. Mix water and cornstarch.
Stir into hot liquid. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over chicken,
pineapple, and vegetables. Serve with steamed rice, if desired, see page 31.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
333 Calories, 11 g Fat, 104 mg Cholesterol
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
3 pound chicken, cut into
serving pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
• • • • • • •
1 cup diced tomatoes
⅓ cup white wine
11⁄2 cups sliced onions
½ cup chopped carrots
½ cup chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
Place all ingredients except tomato paste in pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker
at once. Place chicken on warm platter. Stir tomato paste into sauce in cooker. Simmer until
thickened. Pour over chicken.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
291 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol
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HERBED CHICKEN
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
• • • • • • •
1 can (4 ounces) sliced black
olives
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 pounds chicken thighs,
skinned
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
½ cup chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion and garlic; remove. Brown
chicken. Add onion, garlic, broth, parsley, celery leaves, oregano, and basil. Close cover securely.
Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking
slowly. Cool cooker at once. Remove chicken to a warm dish. Add olives to liquid and heat. Mix
water with flour. Stir into hot broth. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over
chicken.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
250 Calories, 8 g Fat, 115 mg Cholesterol
BAYOU BOUNTY CHICKEN
1½ pounds chicken pieces
1 can (15 ounces) whole
tomatoes, undrained, cut up
¾ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped green pepper
⅓ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tablespoon extra-spicy
seasoning blend
• • • • • • •
Hot cooked rice (see page 31)
Add all ingredients except rice to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator
on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of
its own accord. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
3 servings
394 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol
TURKEY BREAST*
*NOTE: USE THIS RECIPE ONLY IN A 6-QUART OR 8-QUART PRESSURE COOKER
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3-4 pound turkey breast
1½ cups water
½ cup chopped celery
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown turkey on all sides. Add remaining
ingredients. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 35 minutes
with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Thicken gravy, if
desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 to 8 servings
197 Calories, 8 g Fat, 76 mg Cholesterol
CHICKEN AND DRESSING
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups hot water
2½ cups cooked chicken, cut into
bite size pieces
1 can (10 ½ ounces) cream of
chicken soup
1½ cups water
1½ cups seasoned bread crumbs
Place chicken in greased metal bowl which will fit loosely in the cooker. Cover chicken with
chicken soup. Combine stuffing, celery, onion; moisten with bouillon cubes dissolved in water.
Spread over chicken soup. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 11⁄2 cups water into
cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe
and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own
accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
317 Calories, 13 g Fat, 109 mg Cholesterol
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POULTRY TIMETABLE
It is not necessary to brown poultry before pressure cooking, but you may do so if you
like. After browning, remove poultry from cooker and pour liquid into cooker. Place
poultry on rack in cooker
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL!
NO PORTION OF ThE POULTRy ShOULD EXTEND
AbOVE ThE 2⁄3 FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 6).
CUPS OF
LIQUID
COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
POULTRY
Whole Chicken
1
13 to 15
8
(2½ to 3 pounds)
Chicken
1
(cut into serving pieces)
Chicken Breast
1
3 to 4*
35
(boneless)
Turkey Breast**
1½
(3 to 4 pounds)
*Cool cooker at once (see page 5).
**NOTE: COOK ONLY IN A 6-QUART OR 8-QUART
PRESSURE COOKER.
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meaTs
When it comes to creating juicy, tender, flavorful meat dishes, the pressure cooker has no equal. Even budget cuts of
meat that usually require slow, moist-heat cooking will turn out succulent and savory— in very little time in the pressure
cooker.
An important step when preparing meat in the pressure cooker is to sear meat to a crispy brown on all sides to seal in
natural juices. This can be done right in the pressure cooker. The following recipes were written for fresh or completely
thawed meats. To cook frozen meats, thaw one half hour or more so that the surface of the meat will sear crispy brown.
Then increase the cooking times given in the recipes. Frozen beef, veal, and lamb should be cooked 25 minutes per pound.
Frozen pork should be cooked 30 minutes per pound.
Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the cut, the distribution of fat and bone, the grade and cut
of the meat, and the degree of doneness desired.
After cooking if gravy is desired, stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch into 1⁄4 cup cold water. Heat cooking liquid
in pressure cooker and slowly pour in flour mixture, stirring to blend. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute or
until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
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 COOKINg LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
BEEF POT ROAST
3 pounds beef pot roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups water
Salt and pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown roast well on all sides; remove
roast. Pour water into cooker. Place roast on rack in cooker. Season roast with salt, pepper, onions,
and bay leaf. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 45 minutes
with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Thicken gravy, if
desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
297 Calories, 20 g Fat, 72 mg Cholesterol
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
1 pound lean ground beef
1⁄3 cup uncooked long-grain
white rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup sliced celery
¼ cup chopped green pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
Combine ground beef, rice, tomato paste, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form into 8 balls. Place
meatballs in cooker. Add onion, celery, and green pepper. Combine tomato sauce, water, sugar,
and mustard. Pour over meatballs. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
350 Calories, 17 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol
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SWISS STEAK
2 pounds round steak, 1-inch
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup sliced celery
½ teaspoon salt
thick
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
½ cup water
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped onion
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 pound lean beef, cut into
1-inch cubes
1 cup water
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, sliced
• • • • • • •
4 small potatoes, quartered
1 cup frozen green beans
¼ teaspoon black pepper
• • • • • • •
1⁄4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon flour
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 securely.
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 pound lean ground beef
1 can (14 to 15 ounces) diced
tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil
½ cup water
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup diced green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon thyme
⅛ 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
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APRICOT BARBECUE PORK ROAST
¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
3 pound boneless rolled pork
roast
½ cup catsup
½ cup teriyaki sauce
⅓ cup apricot preserves
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
2 cups water
Place pork roast in a large plastic bag or glass dish. Combine catsup, teriyaki sauce, preserves,
vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper, mustard, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and pour over pork.
Refrigerate overnight. 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 arrange remaining onion evenly on top of roast. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator
on vent pipe and cook 60 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop
of its own accord. Place reserved 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 puréed before adding to sauce and served with rice, if
desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
8 servings
332 Calories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol
BARBECUE SPARERIBS
3 pounds spareribs, cut into
serving pieces
1 cup water
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup sugar
• • • • • • •
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup catsup
½ cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
Place ribs and water in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Drain off liquid.
Mix remaining ingredients; pour over ribs in cooker. Stir to coat ribs. Close cover securely.
Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking
slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove ribs. Simmer sauce, uncovered, to desired
thickness.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
427 Calories, 27 g Fat, 107 mg Cholesterol
CORNED BEEF
3 pounds corned beef
2 cups water
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
Pour water into cooker. Rub garlic powder into all surfaces of corned beef. Place corned beef on
rack in cooker. Add bay leaf. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook
60 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Note: If seasoning packet is provided with corn beef, use packet and omit bay leaf.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
295 Calories, 18 g Fat, 103 mg Cholesterol
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STUFFED PORK CHOPS
½ cup corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 1-inch thick boneless pork
chops, with deep pocket cut
in each
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
1 cup bran flakes, crushed
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon dried sage
1½ cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown pork chops. Remove from cooker.
Sauté onions and celery in cooker. Stir in corn, bran flakes, 2 tablespoons water, and sage; remove
from cooker. Stuff pork 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 rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
430 Calories, 20 g Fat, 133 mg Cholesterol
PORK ROAST
3 pound pork roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups water
Salt and pepper
1 onion, sliced
Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown roast well on all sides.
Remove roast from cooker. Pour water into cooker. Place roast on rack in cooker. Season with salt,
pepper, and sliced onion. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 55
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
483 Calories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg Cholesterol
STUFFED FLANK STEAK
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon marjoram
¼ teaspoon thyme
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound flank steak, cut into
2 equal pieces
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
6 tablespoons beef broth,
divided
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup bread crumbs
Add margarine to cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion, celery, and garlic. Mix
in 2 tablespoons of the broth, bread crumbs, salt, marjoram, thyme, and pepper. Spread stuffing
mixture on one steak; top with remaining steak. Secure with toothpicks or metal skewers. Place
steak in cooker; stir in remaining 4 tablespoons broth and tomatoes. Close cover securely. Place
pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 18 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
237 Calories, 12 g Fat, 47 mg Cholesterol
LAMB STEW
1 pound lamb stew meat, cut
into 1-inch cubes
1 cup water
4 small potatoes, quartered
1 cup baby-cut carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, sliced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
• • • • • • •
¼ cup cold water
1 large clove garlic, minced
• • • • • • •
1 tablespoon flour
Place lamb, water, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in cooker. Close cover securely. Place
pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 6 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
Cool cooker at once.
Add potatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe
and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Mix water and flour thoroughly; stir into stew. Heat until stew thickens, stirring constantly.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
315 Calories, 6 g Fat, 74 mg Cholesterol
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MEAT TIMETABLE
Brown meat well and remove from cooker. Pour liquid into cooker. Place meat on rack in
cooker.
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).
COOKING
CUPS OF
LIQUID
TIME
MEAT
BEEF
(MINUTES)
Chuck Roast
Corned Beef
3 pounds
3 pounds
2
2
45 – 50
60
Rolled Rib Roast 3 pounds
1½
1
1
30 – 35
18*
10*
Round Steak
Round Steak
Short Ribs
1˝ thick
½˝ thick
1½
25
HAM
Slice
Picnic
3 pounds
3 pounds
1½
1½
30 – 35
30 – 35
LAMB
Chops
Chops
Leg of Lamb
1˝ thick
½˝ thick
3 pounds
1
1
2
12*
5*
35-45
PORK
Chops
Chops
Butt Roast
Fresh Picnic Roast 3 pounds
1˝ thick
½˝ thick
3 pounds
1
1
2
2
1
1
15*
8*
55
55
12*
5*
Steak
Steak
1˝ thick
½˝ thick
VEAL
Chops
Chops
Roast
Steak
1˝ thick
½˝ thick
3 pounds
1˝ thick
1
1
2
1
12*
5*
45 – 50
10*
*Cool cooker at once (see page 5).
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VeGeTables
Vegetables have assumed new importance 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 cooking is the preferred method for preparing vegetables. Because of the fast cooking time and super-heated
steam, vegetables retain most of their natural color, texture, flavor, and nutrients. And pressure cooking offers an additional
health advantage, because so much more natural taste is retained, vegetables require much less salt and seasonings.
A garden variety of fresh or frozen vegetables can be cooked at the same time in the pressure cooker. By using the cooking
rack to keep them out of the cooking liquid, each vegetable retains its own distinctive flavor and appearance. Just be sure
that all vegetables cooked together require the same cooking time. It is important to accurately time the cooking period,
because vegetables cook very quickly in the pressure cooker. If you wish to blend the vegetable flavors, place them in the
cooking liquid and omit the rack.
FOR FRESh AND FROZEN VEgETAbLES,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE 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 small tart apple, peeled, cored,
and chopped
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons frozen apple juice
concentrate, thawed
Salt and pepper to taste
Add all ingredients to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
50 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES
2 tablespoons margarine
2 medium turnips, peeled, cut
into eighths
8 ounces baby carrots
2 medium parsnips, peeled,
sliced ½-inch thick
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
• • • • • • •
1⁄4 cup cold water, optional
1 tablespoon cornstarch,
optional
1 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat margarine in pressure cooker over medium heat; add turnip wedges and carrots and sauté for
3 minutes. Add parsnips, chicken broth, ginger, and sugar. Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker
at once. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into sauce. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring
constantly.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
8 servings
77 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
and diced
4 large cloves garlic
1½ cups chicken broth
• • • • • • •
1 tablespoon margarine
Salt and pepper to taste
Place all ingredients except margarine and salt and pepper in cooker. Close cover securely. Place
pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
Cool cooker at once. Allow potatoes, garlic, and broth to remain in cooker. Mash potatoes using a
potato masher or hand mixer until desired consistency is reached. Add margarine.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
127 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
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ARTICHOKES ’N SAUCE
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 artichokes
Pour water and oil into cooker. Place artichokes on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place
pressure regulator on vent pipe and 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 Cholesterol
GARLIC SAUCE — Combine ¼ cup margarine, melted and 2 cloves minced garlic. Serve
warm.
HERB YOGURT — Combine 1 cup plain yogurt, ¼ cup finely chopped carrots, ½ teaspoon
dill weed, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Serve chilled.
ITALIAN SAUCE — Combine ½ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup Italian style salad dressing. Serve
chilled.
MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
3 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut
into 1 to 1½-inch chunks
¾ cup maple flavored syrup
½ cup water
1 tablespoon melted margarine
½ teaspoon salt
Place sweet potatoes in pressure cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over potatoes.
Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
125 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
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FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
When using the vegetable timetables below and on page 28, cook the vegetables the
minimum amount of time indicated if you prefer your vegetables crisp. If you prefer your
vegetables soft, cook them the maximum amount of time indicated.
TO PREVENT OVER-COOKING, COOL COOKER AT ONCE AFTER
COOKING VEGETABLES, EXCEPT WHEN NOTED.
If the timetable says to cook 0 minutes, this means to cook food until the pressure
regulator begins to rock, then cool cooker at once.
Quantity of vegetables does not change pressure cooking times. More mature vegetables
may require longer pressure cooking times than given in chart.
For fresh 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!
FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
CUPS OF COOKing time
Size
LiQUiD
(minUteS)
VegetabLe
artichoke
asparagus
Whole, 6 to 8 ounces
1
1
10
Stems cut into 1-inch
pieces
0 – 1
beans (green, wax) Whole or sliced
1
1 – 3
beets
Whole, 2½-inch diam-
eter
11⁄2
15 – 16
broccoli
Flowerets
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0 – 2
1 – 3
3 – 5
2 – 3
3 – 5
3 – 5
0 – 2
3 – 4
brussels Sprouts
Small, 1-inch diameter
Wedges, 2-inch thick
Thinly sliced
Baby cut
Cabbage
red, green)
Carrots
½-inch slices
Flowerets
Cauliflower
Collards*
Leaves coarsely
chopped, stems thinly
sliced
Corn on-the-cob
Whole, 2½-inch diam-
eter
1
1
3
eggplant
Cubed, 1 to 1½-inches
thick
2 – 3
Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick
1
1
2
Kale
Leaves coarsely
chopped, stems thinly
sliced
1 – 2
Parsnips
Sliced, ½-inch thick
1
0 – 2
* Do not use rack; place in cooking liquid.
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FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
CUPS OF COOKing time
VegetabLe
Size
LiQUiD
(minUteS)
Peas
Shelled
Whole
1
1
1
0 – 2
Peppers
0 – 3
Potatoes (sweet)
Sliced, 1 to 1½- inches
thick
6 – 8
Sliced, ½-inch thick
1
4 – 5
15
Potatoes (white)
Whole, 2½-inch
diameter
1½
Whole, 1½-inch
diameter
1
10
Sliced, ¾-inch thick
Sliced, ½-inch thick
1
1
1
5
3
3
Rutabaga
Cubed or sliced, 1-inch
thick
Spinach
Whole leaves
Quartered
1
1
0
Squash (winter)
12
acorn+
Squash (winter)
Halved
1
12
spaghetti+
Squash
(yellow, zucchini)
Sliced, 1-inch thick
1
1
1
Sliced, ¼ to ½-inch
thick
0 – 1
Swiss Chard
Whole leaves
1
1
0 – 1
3 – 5
turnips
Sliced or cubed, ¾-inch
thick
+ Let pressure drop of its own accord.
FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
CUPS OF
LIQUID
COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
VEGETABLE
Asparagus (cut, spears)
Beans (green, wax, french style)
Broccoli
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1 – 2
1 – 2
2 – 3
1 – 2
1 – 2
2 – 3
1 – 2
1 – 2
1 – 2
1 – 2
2 – 4
Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower
Corn Cut
Corn on Cob
Lima Beans
Mixed Vegetables
Peas
Peas and Carrots
Spinach
28
dry beans and peas
The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans and peas quickly. However, dry beans and peas have a tendency to
froth and foam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, it is necessary to use the
following cautions when pressure cooking dry beans and peas:
(1) Never fill the cooker over the ½ full line (this includes beans, ingredients, and water).
(2) Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking.
(3) Allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
SOAKING BEANS AND PEAS — Soaking is strongly recommended for all beans and peas, except lentils and black-
eyed peas, for even cooking and to remove water-soluble, gas-producing starches. Soaking can be done using the
traditional or the quick-soak method.
Traditional method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Soak 4 to 8 hours. Drain.
Quick method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Bring beans to a boil and boil for
2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain.
COOKING BEANS AND PEAS — After soaking, rinse beans and remove any loose skins. 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 the timetable below. For more firm beans for salads 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.
FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
DRY BEANS AND PEAS TIMETABLE
Soak beans and peas, except lentils and black-eyed peas,
according to information above. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable
oil to cooking liquid. DO NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS.
FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1
⁄2 FULL!
COOKing time
beanS anD PeaS
Adzuki
(minUteS)
1 – 3
1 – 3
2 – 4
2 – 4*
7 – 10
2 – 5
1 – 3
3 – 5*
0 – 1
1 – 3
1 – 3
6 – 9
3 – 6
3 – 6
8 – 11
Anasazi
Black beans
Black-eyed peas
+ Chickpeas (garbanzo)
Great Northern beans
Kidney beans
Lentils (brown, green)
+ Lima beans (large)
+ Lima beans (baby)
Navy beans (pea)
Peas (whole yellow, green)
Pinto beans
Red beans
Soy beans (beige)
* cooking time is for unsoaked beans
+ add 1⁄2 to 1 teaspoon salt to soaking and cooking water to
keep bean skins intact.
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LENTIL CURRY
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup chopped onion
3 cups water
½ tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
• • • • • • •
1 cup lentils
½ teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon coriander
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onions. Add water, lentils, coriander,
curry powder, and ginger. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in
salt.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
BAKED BEANS
2 cups navy beans
3 cups water
¼ cup catsup
¼ cup molasses
1 8-ounce slice uncooked ham,
diced
1 medium onion, minced
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon black pepper
• • • • • • •
Salt to taste
Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Add drained navy beans and remaining
ingredients except salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and
cook 35 minutes with 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
SAVORY WHITE BEANS
2 cups navy beans
1 small bay leaf
1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
1⁄4 teaspoon rosemary
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• • • • • • •
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Add all ingredients except salt to cooker.
Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
7 servings
254 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
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GraIns
Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet. They contribute complex carbohydrates, soluble
and insoluble fiber, and other nutrients. Yet with all these benefits, grains are low in fat. Grains can be prepared quickly
and conveniently with the pressure cooker. With a pressure cooker it is not necessary to soak or simmer grains for several
hours.
During cooking many grains tend to froth, foam, and sputter and could cause the vent pipe to become blocked.
Therefore, to contain frothing and foaming during the cooking period, grains must be prepared in a bowl covered
with aluminum foil in the pressure cooker. Preparing grains in a bowl also minimizes cleanup which can be difficult if
the grains stick to the bottom of the cooker.
The bowl can be metal, such as stainless steel, or oven-safe glass. If using glass, increase cooking time by 1 to 5 minutes
depending on the length of the recommended cooking time.
FOR gRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER 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 which fits loosely in the pressure cooker. Cover bowl securely with aluminum
foil. Pour two cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover
securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook for the time indicated in the
table below. After pressure cooking, allow pressure to drop of its own accord. Using
tongs or hot pads, carefully remove bowl from cooker. Remove foil. Before serving,
separate the grains by lifting gently with a fork while steaming. It may be necessary to
allow excess moisture to evaporate from some grains. If excessive moisture remains,
drain before using grains.
FOR gRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
CUPS LIQUID
IN BOWL
COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
GRAIN (1 CUP)
Amaranth
1¾
2½
2½
2
4 – 5
25 – 28
9 – 12
3 – 4
Barley (Hulled)
Barley (Pearl)
Buckwheat
Bulgar
1½
2
2 – 3
Millet
9 – 10
20 – 25
4 – 5
Oats (whole groats)
Oats (steel cut)
Quinoa
1½
2
1½
1½
1½
1½
2
1
Rice (brown)
Rice (white)
Rye Berries
Spelt
10 – 12
5 – 8
20 – 25
25 – 30
25 – 30
20 – 25
Wheat berries
Wild Rice
2
1½
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SEASONED RICE PILAF
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1¾ cups water
Place margarine in cooker. Turn heat selector to medium to melt margarine. Add onions; sauté
until tender. Combine onion with rice, broth, 1¾ cup water, salt, oregano, and pepper in a metal
bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 2 cups water
into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent
pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own
accord. Open cooker, remove foil, and set rice aside to steam.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
8 servings
210 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
VARIATION: GRECIAN RICE PILAF
After pressure has dropped of its own accord, combine rice, ¾ cup peas, ½ cup sliced ripe olives,
and 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped. Allow rice to steam uncovered 5 minutes.
LEMON RICE
1 cup long grain rice
1½ cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cups water
• • • • • • •
¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind
Combine rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and salt in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker.
Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 2 cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in
cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with
pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker, remove
foil, and set rice aside to steam for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon rind.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
183 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
11⁄2 cups wild rice
2 cups water
• • • • • • •
¾ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup pecans, toasted
2 cups beef broth
Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté 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 cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 25 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let
pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and remove aluminum foil; add raisins and allow
to steam for 5 minutes. Remove bowl from cooker; stir in pecans.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
8 servings
167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
32
RISOTTO WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS
AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
1 can (13¾ ounces) artichoke
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup arborio rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup white wine
⅓ cup dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups water
hearts, drained and coarsely
chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1½ tablespoons fresh thyme
or 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
• • • • • • •
Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat; add rice and stir for 2 minutes until coated and
slightly translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Combine rice, garlic, broth, wine, and
tomatoes in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil.
Pour water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let
pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and remove foil. Stir artichoke hearts, Parmesan
cheese, and thyme into rice.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
220 Calories, 5 g Fat, 4 mg Cholesterol
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desserTs
Desserts may be prepared in oven-safe custard cups or any metal mold which will fit loosely in the pressure cooker. Fill
molds only ⅔ full to allow for expansion of food. Cover securely with aluminum foil shaped to the sides of the mold.
Place the mold or custard cups on the cooking rack in the cooker. Refer to the chart below for the number of custard cups
your cooker will hold and how the custard cups should be positioned on the cooking rack.
To test custards for doneness, insert a knife into the center. If the knife comes out clean, it is done. If not, it will be
necessary to bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the custard a minute or two longer.
Do not cook applesauce, cranberries, or rhubarb in the pressure cooker.
Quantity
of Custard Cups
Cooker Stock number
Positioning instructions
4-Qt. Aluminum (stock no. 01241)
4
Place two custard cups on cooking rack. Then, stack the other two custard
cups opposite the bottom two custard cups.
4-Qt. Stainless (stock no. 01341)
3
6
Place three custard cups on cooking rack.
6-Qt. Aluminum and 6-Qt. Stainless
(stock no. 01264 and 01362)
Place three custard cups on cooking rack. Then, stack the other three
custard cups opposite the bottom three custard cups.
8-Qt. Aluminum (stock no. 01282)
8
Place four custard cups on cooking rack. Then, stack the other four custard
cups opposite the bottom four custard cups.
FOR DESSERTS, DO NOT FILL
PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
STUFFED APPLES
¼ cup golden raisins
½ cup dry red wine
¼ cup chopped nuts
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cooking apples
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon grated orange rind
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 cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol
RICE PUDDING
1 cup whole milk
½ cup sugar
½ cup raisins
1 cup long-grain white rice
1½ cups water
1 cup water
½ teaspoon cinnamon
• • • • • • •
Combine rice and 1½ 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 on rack in cooker. Close cover
securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator
rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Stir milk, sugar, raisins, and cinnamon into rice. Cover
bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place
pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let
pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
238 Calories, 2 g Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol
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VANILLA CUSTARD
2 cups lowfat milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
Nutmeg
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
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
on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes
with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Chill.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
4 servings
137 Calories, 4 g Fat, 118 mg Cholesterol
PETITE PUMPKIN CUSTARDS
1 can (16 ounces) solid-pack
pumpkin
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened
condensed milk
1 teaspoon finely chopped
candied ginger, optional
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup water
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• • • • • • •
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 on rack in cooker.
Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. 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
TAPIOCA PUDDING
2 cups lowfat milk
2 tablespoons quick cooking
tapioca
⅓ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Scald milk and tapioca. Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Combine eggs, sugar, and
vanilla. Add milk and tapioca, stirring constantly. Pour into individual custard cups. Cover firmly
with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place 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
113 Calories, 3 g Fat, 75 mg Cholesterol
OATMEALAPPLE CRISP
4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons margarine,
softened
2 cups water
2 tablespoons flour
Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. Combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in
margarine until coarse meal forms. Place apples in a greased bowl that will loosely fit in cooker.
Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over apples. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into
cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe
and cook 20 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
209 Calories, 7 g Fat, 0 Cholesterol
4 servings
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CHEESECAKE
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
2 eggs
1 3-ounce package cream cheese
½ cup sugar
½ cup vanilla wafer crumbs
21⁄2 cups water
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat in eggs. Pour mixture into buttered custard
cups. Top with vanilla wafer crumbs. 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 and cook 15 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Cool cheesecake. Cut around inside of cups to loosen and invert onto serving dish. Chill. Top with
one of the following sauces, if desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
6 servings
305 Calories, 23 g Fat, 157 Cholesterol
CARAMEL SAUCE — Combine ¼ cup soft cream cheese, 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon
granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Spoon over
cheesecake. Garnish with pecans. Refrigerate until serving.
FRUIT SAUCE — Spoon canned fruit pie filling of your choice over cheesecake. Refrigerate until
serving.
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reCIpe Index
MEATS (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SOUPS AND STOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Beef Tomato Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Black Bean Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brown Beef Soup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brown Beef Soup Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chicken Dumpling Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chicken Noodle Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chicken Rice Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chicken Soup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chicken Soup Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Minestrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Onion Soup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Potato Soup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Saffron Fish Stew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Zesty Homemade Chili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Corned Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lamb Stew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Meat Timetable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Porcupine Meatballs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pork Loin Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Spaghetti Meat Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stuffed Flank Steak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Stuffed Pork Chops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Swiss Steak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VEGETABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Artichokes ’N Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cabbage with Apples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fresh Vegetable Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Frozen Vegetable Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Garlic Mashed Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Glazed Root Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SEAFOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lemon ’N Dill Cod and Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Marinated Tuna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Salmon Steaks Moutarde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
“Scampi Style” Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Seafood Gumbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Seafood Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shrimp Jambalaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DRY BEANS AND PEAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Baked Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dry Beans and Peas Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lentil Curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Savory White Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
POULTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bayou Bounty Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
California Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chicken Breasts Tarragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chicken Cacciatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chicken and Dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chutney Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Herbed Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Poultry Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Soy Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sweet ’N Sour Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turkey Breast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Grain Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Grecian Rice Pilaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lemon Rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Risotto with Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried
Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Seasoned Rice Pilaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans . . . . . . . . . . 32
DESSERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Oatmeal Apple Crisp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Petite Pumpkin Custards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rice Pudding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Stuffed Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tapioca Pudding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vanilla Custard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Barbecue Spareribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Beef Pot Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Beef Stew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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serVICe and parTs InformaTIon
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto cooker or need parts for your cooker, contact us by any
of these methods:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time)
• Write: NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consumer Service Department
3925 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When writing, please include a phone number and a
time when you can be reached during weekdays, if possible.
When contacting the Consumer Service Department or when ordering replacement parts, please specify the 7-digit model
number and date code found stamped on the side of the cooker body.
Please record this information:
Model Number __________________ Date Code __________________ Date Purchased ____________________
Any maintenance required for this cooker, other than that described in the Cleaning and Care and Maintenance sections
of this book (pages 6 through 8), should be performed by our Factory Service Department. Be sure to indicate date of
purchase and a description of the problem when sending a cooker for repair.
Send cookers for repair to:
Canton Sales and Storage Company
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-0529
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service all PRESTO appliances and supply genuine PReSTO
parts. Genuine PReSTO replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO
appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality
and performance of genuine PReSTO parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same
manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine PReSTO replacement parts, look for the PReSTO trademark.
Cooker replacement parts are available at hardware stores and other retail outlets. Parts may also be ordered on-line at
PRESTO Limited Warranty
This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance
under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in
material or workmanship during the first twelve (12) years after purchase, we will repair or replace it at
our option. Our pledge does not apply to normal wear and tear including scratches, dulling of the polish, or
staining; the repair or replacement of moving and/or perishable parts such as the sealing ring, overpressure
plug, or air vent cover lock gasket; or for any damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under the
warranty, return this PReSTO product, shipping prepaid to the PReSTO Factory Service Department.
When returning a product, please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was
purchased.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and
follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement
parts, abuse or misuse (including overheating and boiling the unit dry) will void this pledge. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is
Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express or implied warranties.
natiOnaL PReStO inDUStRieS, inC.
eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703-3703
Form 72-856A
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