Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker - Manual

5 PRE SSU R E /S T E A M R EL EA SE Pressure Regulator/Steam Release Valve Lever Quick Steam Release Position Fig J 8. Cook for the length of time indicated in the recipe or cooking chart. If excess steam is allowed to escape, too much liquid will evaporate and food may scorch. never leave your pres...

Fig L Rubber Gasket Fig M Cover Handle Hole Fig N Overpressure Plug Top Fig O CaRe aNd maiNTeNaNCe 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 remove...

Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged use. Replace the seal- ing ring. Whenever you replace the sealing ring, replace the overpressure plug also. 11. The formation of a small amount of moisture under the pressure regulator is normal whe...

Apply Cooking Oil Here Fig P QueSTioNS aNd 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 occas...

SouPS aNd SToCkS The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken by ordi-nary 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. Tra...

14 Seafood When steamed, fish and seafood are both light and delicious. pressure cooking is an ideal way to prepare these favorites. And, because most seafood cooks fast, many vegetables can be prepared at the same time in the pressure cooker saving even more time and work.The cooking time required ...

17 Seafood TimeTable COOKING TIME COOKING TIME SEAFOOD (FRESH OR THAWED) (FROZEN) Crab Legs 2 minutes 2 minutes Fish Fillets (1 inch thick) 2 minutes 2 minutes Lobster Tail 6 to 8 ounces 5 minutes 10 to 12 minutes 12 to 14 ounces 8 minutes 12 to 13 minutes Salmon Steaks ( 1 ⁄ 2 inch thick) 2 minutes...

21 CHICKEN CACCIATORE  3 pound chicken, cut into 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups sliced onions serving pieces and skinned 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped carrots 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped celery 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon pepper 1 1-pound can Italian 2 tablespoons vegetable oil tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper...

22 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. The most important step when preparing mea...

26 MEAT TIMETABLE Brown meat well and remove from cooker. pour liquid into cooker. position trivet in cooker. place meat in steamer basket on trivet.  (Note: If the amount of meat is increased, it is not necessary to increase the cooking time or liquid.)  Omit trivet if meat extends above the 2 ⁄ ...

27 VeGeTableS Today, fresh, frozen, and dried 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 p...

29 ARTICHOKES ’N SAUCE   1 1 ⁄ 2 cups water 3 artichokes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil pour water and oil into cooker. position trivet in cooker. place artichokes upside down in steamer basket on trivet. Close cover securely. place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 10 MINUTES WITH A VERY SLOW,...

fRoZeN VeGeTable TimeTable To assure even heating, separate a block of frozen vegetables. pour liquid into cooker. position trivet in cooker. place vegetables in steamer basket on trivet. After cooking, RELEASE pRESSURE qUICKLy. FOR FROZEN VEgETAbLES, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 ⁄ 3 FULL! 31 ...

32 ORANGE BAKED BEANS  2 cups navy beans 2 tablespoons sherry or vinegar 1 ⁄ 4 pound bacon, diced 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup orange juice 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 ⁄ 2 cup catsup 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon ginger 2 tablespoons molasses Water Soak beans following the directions “How to Soak Dry Beans and peas fo...

33 RiCe Because fluffy, flavorful steamed rice is ready in minutes in the pressure cooker, you can enjoy all the speed and convenience of “instant” rice, without sacrificing any of the authentic, slow-cooked taste and texture of regular long grain rice. Rice is low in sodium and fat and is cholester...

36 deSSeRTS Add a fabulous finale to any meal with cheesecake, pudding, custard and more. All can be prepared in minutes in your pressure cooker. pressure cooking gives an even texture to pudding and a satiny feel to custards. Desserts may be prepared in custard cups or any metal mold which is ovenp...

38 OATMEAL APPLE CRISP  4 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 ⁄ 3 cup melted margarine 1 ⁄ 3 cup flour 2 1 ⁄ 2 cups water 1 ⁄ 2 cup brown sugar Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, ...

40 FISH — General Method Cod, Mackerel, Herring, Lake Trout, Whitefish, Mullet. Clean fish thoroughly, filet large fish or leave small pan fish whole. Cut into container length pieces and soak in brine, 1 cup salt to 1 gallon water for 60 minutes. Drain. pack with skin side of fish to the outside of...

41 If preferred, fruit, except apples, cranberries, figs, and strawberries may be packed raw into containers and covered with boiling hot syrup. When this is done, processing time need not be increased. When fruit is packed cold, it shrinks during processing, and the container is less full than when...

42 ReCiPe iNdex COOKING 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...

43 SeRViCe aNd PaRTS iNfoRmaTioN If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto  cooker or need parts for your cooker, call our Consumer Service Department weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 pM (Central Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or write: nATIOnAL pRESTO InDUSTRIES, InC. Consumer Ser...