PRESTO 104 6 Quart Aluminum Pressure Cookers Installation Guide

: July 11, 2024
: Presto

PRESTO 104 6 Quart Aluminum Pressure Cookers

OVERVIEW

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:

Read all instructions.
Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold the cover up to the light and look through the vent pipe to be certain it is clear.
Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use.
Do not ﬁll pressure cooker over 2⁄3 full. For soup, grains, and dry beans and peas which expand during cooking, do not ﬁll cook over 1⁄2 full. Overﬁlling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See food preparation instructions.
Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pasta, dried soup mixes, or any dry beans and peas that 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.
This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain the pressure cooker is properly closed before operating; the cover handle must be directly above the body handle. See “How To Use Instructions.”
Do not place the pressure cooker or attempt to pressure cook in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Do not open the pressure cooker until internal pressure has been completely reduced, air vent/cover lock has dropped, and no steam escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. See “How To Use Instructions.”
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.
Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure cooker.
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.
Caution: Do not use a pressure cooker on an outdoor LP gas burner or gas range over 12,000 BTUs.
Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.
Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the world of pressure cooking. With your new Presto Pressure Cooker, you’ll discover how fast and easy it is to prepare a wide variety of delicious foods—especially foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with good taste. The pressure cooker is perfect for the way we live and eat today. It’s ideal for preparing many of the lighter foods that help keep us healthy and ﬁt. It preserves ﬂavors and nutrients, tenderizes leaner cuts of meat and, best of all, it cooks foods three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods. And, it’s even possible to cook several foods in the pressure cooker at the same time without the ﬂavors intermingling. We have included recipes for some traditional family favorites that are especially well suited to the many advantages of pressure cooking. For your convenience, we have also provided nutritional information for all of the recipes in this book.

To help get started with your new pressure cooker, be sure to read the Getting Acquainted section beginning on the next page.

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 temperatures speed cooking and the moist steam atmosphere tenderizes meats naturally. It is important to become familiar with the various parts of the pressure cooker (Fig. A) and to read the “HOW TO USE” section beginning on page 4 before using the unit for the ﬁrst time.

Before the ﬁrst use, remove the sealing ring (Fig. B) by simply pulling it out of the inside rim of the cover. Wash sealing ring, cover, body, and cooking rack (Fig. A) 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. B) which are located on the inside rim of the cover.

HOW TO USE

To ensure 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. A on page 3.

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 1⁄2, if desired. Be sure not to overfill the pressure cooker (see page 5). Pour liquid into the cooker body, as speciﬁed in the recipe or timetable. This Fig. C liquid is usually water. However, some recipes will call for other liquids, such as wine.
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 it).
IMPORTANT: Look through the vent pipe to make certain that it is clear before closing the cover (Fig. C). See safety information on page 5.
Holding the body handle with your left hand and the cover handle with your right hand, align the V mark on the cover with the mark on the body handle and place the cover on the cooker body (Fig. D). Move the cover handle slightly until the cover drops into position.
Close the cover securely by rotating it 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. E).
Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe (Fig. F). The pressure regulator will ﬁt loosely on the vent pipe. It will not touch the top of the pressure cooker cover.
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 begins to build, it slides up, locking the cover on. Once the cooker has been sealed, the air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position until pressure is released (Fig. G).
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.
When cooking time is complete, turn off the burner. If using an electric stove, remove the pressure cooker from the burner. Caution: Lift the pressure cooker to remove it from the burner. Sliding cookware can leave scratches on stovetops.
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. H) pour cold water over it, or place it in a pan of cold water (Fig. I) until pressure is completely reduced. Note: Do not set the hot cooker in a molded sink as it could damage the sink.
Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped.
If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops.
After the pressure has been completely reduced, remove the pressure regulator. Always remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.
To open the cover, turn it counterclockwise until the 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.
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:

Never overfill the pressure cooker. — The pressure regulator is designed to maintain cooking pressures 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. There are a few foods such as rice, grains, dry beans and peas, and soups that expand so much or foam and froth while cooking that the cooker should never be ﬁlled above the 1⁄2 ﬁll line. For other foods, never ﬁll the cooker above the 2⁄3 ﬁll line. For your convenience, both the 2⁄3 and 1⁄2 full levels are marked by indentations on the side of the pressure cooker body (see Fig. J). The upper marking indicates the 2⁄3 full level and the lower the 1⁄2 full level. In addition, in each section of the recipes you will ﬁnd instructions on the maximum ﬁll level for each type of food.
Reminder: When cooking any food, do not let any portion extend above the maximum fill mark. When cooking rice, grains, dry beans and peas, and soups, the cooker should never be more than 1⁄2 full.
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.
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 6.
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. E). Do not turn past handle alignment.
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.
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 that is designed to relieve excess pressure by releasing from the cooker cover if 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.
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.
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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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.
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. K). Also, clean the vent pipe nut as shown.
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. M) and remove the white rubber gasket from the air vent/cover lock on the underside of the cover (Fig. L). 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. M). 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 it onto the end of the metal shaft until it snaps into the groove on the shaft.
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. N). When the overpressure plug is properly installed, the word (TOP) will be visible on the overpressure plug when viewing the outside of the cover.
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 2⁄3 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 with a soap-impregnated steel wool pad; wash, rinse, and dry. 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 vegetable brush, a ﬁne steel wool pad, or a ﬁne kitchen cleanser.
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.
As is the case of all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooker with a knife or other sharp utensil.
If the body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a screwdriver.
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.
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.
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 the burner. Sliding cookware could leave scratches on stovetops.
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 37).
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 37).

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 2⁄3 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 1⁄2 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 2⁄3 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 2⁄3 full.
If a recipe says to cook for 0 minutes, cook food only until the pressure regulator begins to rock. Then cool the pressure cooker according to the 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.
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 above 2000 feet, an additional 1⁄2 cup of 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- 800-368-2194. You may also contact us at our website www.GoPresto.com. When writing, please include a phone number and 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 that 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 the expansion of the pressure cooker body from heating. Remove the cover 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.
If necessary, to help make the cover easier to open and close, a very 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. O). 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?
Simmer to evaporate the excess liquid. Next time you prepare the same recipe, you may want to use less liquid.

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 stainless steel 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.

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.

The burner is not hot enough.
The cooker is not fully closed (see page 4).
There is insufﬁcient liquid to form steam.
The gasket for the air vent/cover lock needs to be replaced (see page 6).

Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and drop back down when cooking first begins?
The air vent/cover lock may 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 been 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:

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 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 the 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 1⁄2 FULL! OPERATING THE COOKER WITHOUT COOKING LIQUID OR ALLOWING THE COOKER TO BOIL DRY WILL DAMAGE THE COOKER.

CHICKEN SOUP

11⁄2 pounds chicken, cut into serving pieces
4 cups water
1⁄2 cup sliced carrots
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1⁄4 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Place all ingredients in the cooker. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook for 12 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove pieces of chicken from the cooker and let cool. Remove meat from bones and return meat to cooker. Heat through.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 160 Calories, 8 g Fat, 54 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

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 1 beaten egg, 1⁄2 cup milk, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Stir in 11⁄8 cups flour. Drop mixture from teaspoon into bubbling Chicken Soup in cooker. Simmer dumplings uncovered for 6 minutes.
- 6 servings
CHICKEN RICE SOUP — Add 1 cup of cooked rice to Chicken Soup. Heat through. Salt and pepper to taste.
- 6 servings

BROWN BEEF SOUP

11⁄2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups water
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1⁄2 cup sliced carrots.
1⁄4 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Place all ingredients in the cooker. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook for 12 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

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 the cooker and sauté 11⁄2 cups thinly sliced onions. Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook for 2 minutes with the 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
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 jalapeño chiles, seeded, deveined, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
11⁄2 teaspoons oregano
1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
4 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups sliced carrots, 3⁄4-inch thick
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar • • • • • • •
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped Salt to taste

Soak beans according to the instructions on page 29. Pour oil into a 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 the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook for 12 minutes with the 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 the pressure cooker and stir in fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 231 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
- 8 servings

SAFFRON FISH STEW

1 can (141⁄2 ounces) chicken broth
1⁄4 cup dry white wine
4 new red potatoes, quartered
3 carrots, cut into 1⁄2-inch chunks
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
1 bay leaf
Pinch of saffron threads or 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric • • • • • • •
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 a pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with the 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 pres- sure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol
- 8 servings

MINESTRONE

1 pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 cups water
1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1⁄4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
11⁄2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper • • • • •
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 the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with the 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 234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol
- 10 servings

POTATO SOUP

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1⁄2 cup finely sliced celery
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled, diced potatoes
1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon basil • • • • • • •
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk
Salt to taste

Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft. Add broth, potatoes, pepper, and basil to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove 2 cups of potato mixture; place in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to the pressure cooker and stir in evaporated milk.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 160 Calories, 2 g Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol
- 6 servings

ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI

11⁄2 pounds ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1⁄2 cup water
1 cup chopped onion
3⁄4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper • • • • •
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Turn the heat selector to medium and brown meat. Add remaining ingredients except kidney beans. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook for 5 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in kidney beans and heat through.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

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 some vitamins, and it’s low in fat and sodium. 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
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 bay leaf • • • • • • •
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon of mustard. Press 1 thyme sprig into mustard on each steak or sprinkle with dried thyme. Pour oil into the cooker. Turn the 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 the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with the 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 218 Calories, 9 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

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
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water • • • • • • •
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1⁄4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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 205 Calories, 11 g Fat, 173 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

Poultry

A host of great, light meals can evolve from chicken and other poultry when prepared in the pressure cooker. Be ita 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 THE PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL! NO PORTION OF THE POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK (SEE PAGE 5). 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
1⁄2 cup white wine
Worcestershire sauce
1⁄2 cup white wine
1⁄4 cup chopped onion
1⁄4 cup sliced celery
1⁄4 cup sliced carrot
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper • • • • •
1⁄4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Pour oil into the cooker. Turn the heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch and water. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook for 4 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into sauce. Heat until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 219 Calories, 5 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon rosemary
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1⁄2 cup white wine
1⁄2 cup chicken broth
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley • • • • •
1⁄2 lemon, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Season chicken with rosemary. Place chicken in cooker. 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 191 Calories, 6 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol
- 6 servings

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 com-pletely 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 5). 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 the heat selector to medium and brown roast well on all sides; remove the roast. Pour water into the cooker. Place roast on rack in cooker. Season roast with salt, pepper, onions, and bay leaf. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook 45 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Thicken gravy, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 297 Calories, 20 g Fat, 72 mg Cholesterol
- 6 servings

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

1 pound lean ground beef
1⁄3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1⁄4 cup sliced celery
1⁄4 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
1⁄2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard

Combine ground beef, rice, tomato paste, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form into 8 balls. Place meatballs in the cooker. Add onion, celery, and green pepper. Combine tomato sauce, water, sugar, and mustard. Pour over meatballs. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook for 12 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 350 Calories, 17 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

SWISS STEAK

2 pounds round steak, 1-inch thick 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1⁄2 cup water
1 cup chopped onion
1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
1⁄2 cup sliced celery
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Place all ingredients in the cooker. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook 18 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Thicken sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per servings 251 Calories, 9 g Fat, 98 mg Cholesterol
- Serving 6

MEAT TIMETABLE
Brown meat well and remove from cooker. Pour liquid into the 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 5)

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MEAT

| | | CUPS OF LIQUID| COOKING TIME (MINUTES)
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BEEF| Chuck Roast| 3 pounds| 2| 45 – 50
| Corned Beef| 3 pounds| 2| 60
| Rolled Rib Roast| 3 pounds| 11⁄2| 30 – 35
| Round Steak| 1² thick| 1| 18
| Round Steak| 1⁄2² thick| 1| 10
| Short Ribs| | 11⁄2| 25
HAM| Slice| 3 pounds| 11⁄2| 30 – 35
| Picnic| 3 pounds| 11⁄2| 30 – 35
LAMB| Chops| 1² thick| 1| 12
Chops| 1⁄2² thick| 1| 5
| Leg of Lamb| 3 pounds| 2| 35-45
PORK| Chops| 1² thick| 1| 15
| Chops| 1⁄2² thick| 1| 8
| Butt Roast| 3 pounds| 2| 55
| Loin Roast| 3 pounds| 2| 55
| Steak| 1² thick| 1| 12
| Steak| 1⁄2² thick| 1| 5
VEAL| Chops| 1² thick| 1| 12
| Chops| 1⁄2² thick| 1| 5
| Roast| 3 pounds| 2| 45 – 50
| Steak| 1² thick| 1| 10*

Cool cooker at once (see page 4).

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. Pressure cooking offers an additional health advantage because so much more natural taste is retained, and 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 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 THE 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
1⁄2 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 50 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
- 6 servings

Glazed Root VEGETABLES

2 tablespoons margarine
2 medium turnips, peeled, cut into eighths
8 ounces baby carrots
2 medium parsnips, peeled, sliced
1⁄2-inch thick
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger • • • • • • •
1⁄4 cup cold water, optional
1 tablespoon cornstarch, optional
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 the 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 the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Information Per serving 77 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
- Serving 8

FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

VEGETABLE

| ****

SIZE

| CUPS OF LIQUID| COOKING TIME (MINUTES)
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Artichoke| Whole, 6 to 8 ounces| 1| 10
Asparagus| Stems cut into 1-inch pieces| 1| 0 – 1
Beans (green, wax)| Whole or sliced| 1| 1 – 3
Beets| Whole, 21⁄2-inch diameter| 11⁄2| 15 – 16
Broccoli| Flowerets| 1| 0 – 2
Brussels Sprouts| Small, 1-inch diameter| 1| 1 – 3
Cabbage (red, green)| Wedges, 2-inch thick| 1| 3 – 5
Thinly sliced| 1| 2 – 3
Carrots| Baby cut| 1| 3 – 5
1⁄2-inch slices| 1| 3 – 5
Cauliflower| Flowerets| 1| 0 – 2
**Collards*| Leaves coarsely chopped, stems thinly sliced| 1| 3 – 4
Corn on-the-cob| Whole, 21⁄2-inch diameter| 1| 3
Eggplant| Cubed, 1 to 11⁄2-inches thick| 1| 2 – 3
Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick| 1| 2
Kale| Leaves coarsely chopped, stems thinly sliced| 1| 1 – 2
Parsnips**| Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick| 1| 0 – 2

Do not use rack; place in cooking liquid.

FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

VEGETABLE

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SIZE

| CUPS OF LIQUID| COOKING TIME (MINUTES)
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Peas| Shelled| 1| 0 – 2
Peppers| Whole| 1| 0 – 3
Potatoes (sweet)| Sliced, 1 to 11⁄2- inches thick| 1| 6 – 8
Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick| 1| 4 – 5
Potatoes (white)| Whole, 21⁄2-inch diameter| 11⁄2| 15
Whole, 11⁄2-inch diameter| 1| 10
Sliced, 3⁄4-inch thick| 1| 5
Sliced, 1⁄2-inch thick| 1| 3
Rutabaga| Cubed or sliced, 1-inch thick| 1| 3
Spinach| Whole leaves| 1| 0
Squash (winter) acorn†| quartered| 1| 12
Squash (winter) spaghetti†| Halved| 1| 12
Squash

(yellow, zucchini)

| Sliced, 1-inch thick| 1| 1
Sliced, 1⁄4 to 1⁄2-inch thick| 1| 0 – 1
Swiss Chard| Whole leaves| 1| 0 – 1
Turnips| Sliced or cubed, 3⁄4-inch thick| 1| 3 – 5

Let pressure drop of its own accord.

FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE

VEGETABLE

| CUPS OF LIQUID| COOKING TIME (MINUTES)
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Asparagus (cut, spears)| 1| 2
Beans (green, wax, french style)| 1| 1 – 2
Broccoli| 1| 1 – 2
Brussels Sprouts| 1| 2 – 3
Cauliflower| 1| 1 – 2
Corn Cut| 1| 1 – 2
Corn on Cob| 1| 2 – 3
Lima Beans| 1| 1 – 2
Mixed Vegetables| 1| 1 – 2
Peas| 1| 1 – 2
Peas and Carrots| 1| 1 – 2
Spinach| 1| 2 – 4

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:

Never fill the cooker over the 1⁄2 full line (this includes beans, ingredients, and water).
Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking.
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 a pressure cooker. Add fresh water to just cover the beans and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the 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 THE PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 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 the information above. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the cooking liquid. DO NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS. FOR DRY BEANS AND PEAS, DO NOT FILL THE PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL!

BEANS AND PEAS	(MINUTES)
Adzuki	1 – 3
Anasazi	1 – 3
Black Beans	2 – 4
Black-eyed Peas	2 – 4*
† Chickpeas (garbanzo)	7 – 10
Great Northern Beans	2 – 5
Kidney Beans	1 – 3
Lentils (brown, green)	3 – 5*
† Lima Beans (large)	0 – 1
† Lima Beans (baby)	1 – 3
Navy Beans (pea)	1 – 3
Peas (whole yellow, green)	6 – 9
Pinto Beans	3 – 6
Red beans	3 – 6
Soy beans (beige)	8 – 11

cooking time is for unsoaked beans add 1⁄2 to 1 teaspoon salt to soaking and cooking water to keep bean skins intact.

LENTIL CURRY

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 cup lentils
1⁄2 tablespoon coriander
1⁄2 tablespoon curry powder
1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger • • • • • • •
1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onions. Add water, lentils, coriander, curry powder, and ginger. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in salt.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

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 the cooking time by 1 to 5 minutes depending on the length of the recommended cooking time.

FOR GRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL! OPERATING THE COOKER WITHOUT COOKING LIQUID OR ALLOWING THE COOKER TO BOIL DRY WILL DAMAGE THE COOKER.

GRAIN TIMETABLE

Combine the desired grain and the amount of water or broth indicated in the table below in a bowl that ﬁts loosely in the pressure cooker. Cover bowl securely with aluminum foil. Pour two cups water into the cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place the 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 the 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 1⁄2 FULL!

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GRAIN (1 CUP)

| CUPS LIQUID IN BOWL| COOKING TIME (MINUTES)
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Amaranth| 13⁄4| 4 – 5
Barley (Hulled)| 21⁄2| 25 – 28
Barley (Pearl)| 21⁄2| 9 – 12
Buckwheat| 2| 3 – 4
Bulgar| 11⁄2| 2 – 3
Millet| 2| 9 – 10
Oats (whole groats)| 11⁄2| 20 – 25
Oats (steel cut)| 2| 4 – 5
Quinoa| 11⁄2| 1
Rice (brown)| 1 1⁄2| 10 – 12
Rice (white)| 11⁄2| 5 – 8
Rye Berries| 11⁄2| 20 – 25
Spelt| 2| 25 – 30
Wheat berries| 2| 25 – 30
Wild Rice| 11⁄2| 20 – 25

SEASONED RICE PILAF

2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water

Place margarine in the cooker. Turn heat selector to medium to melt the margarine. Add onions; sauté until tender. Combine onion with rice, broth, 13⁄4 cup water, salt, oregano, and pepper in a metal bowl which will ﬁt loosely in a cooker. Cover the bowl ﬁrmly with aluminum foil. Pour 2 cups water into the cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe and cook for 5 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open the cooker, remove the foil, and set the 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, 3⁄4 cup peas, 1⁄2 cup sliced ripe olives, and 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped. Allow rice to steam uncovered 5 minutes.

DESSERTS

Add a fabulous ﬁnale to any meal with desserts prepared in your pressure cooker. Pressure cooking gives an even texture to pudding and a satiny feel to custards. Desserts may be prepared in oven-safe custard cups or any metal mold which will ﬁt loosely in the pressure cooker. Fill molds only 2⁄3 full to allow for the 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. Up to three custard cups of dessert can be pressure cooked at a time in the 4-quart cooker and up to six in the 6-quart cooker. For the 6-quart cooker, place three custard cups on the cooking rack. Then, stack the other three custard cups opposite the bottom three custard cups. 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.

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

1⁄4 cup golden raisins
1⁄2 cup dry red wine
1⁄4 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cooking apples
1 tablespoon butter
1cup water

Soak raisins in wine for at least 30 minutes. Drain, reserving wine. Combine raisins, nuts, sugar, orange rind, and cinnamon. Core apples, cutting to but not through bottoms. Peel the top one-third of the apples. Place each apple on square of aluminum foil that is large enough to completely wrap the apple. Fill centers with raisin mixture. Top each with one-fourth of the butter. Wrap foil around the apple, pinching ﬁrmly together at top. Place reserved wine, water, and apples in the cooker. Place the pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with the pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol
- 4 servings

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)
Email us at our website www.GoPresto.com
Write: National Presto Industries, Inc. Consumer Service Department 3925 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, letter, or email. 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 model number and date code found stamped on the side of the cooker body.Any maintenance required for this cooker, other than that described in the Care and Maintenance section of this book(pages 12 through 15), should be performed by our Factory Service Department. Be sure to indicate the 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 exact 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 Presto Authorized Service Stations and may also be available at hardware stores and other retail outlets. Parts may also be ordered online at www.GoPresto.com.

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. California residents may deliver this PRESTO product to their nearest PRESTO Authorized Service Station. 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 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