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Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and Canner - page 1
1 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and Canner Instructions and Recipes Visit us on the web at www .GoPresto.com 2007 by National Presto Industries, Inc. T able of ConTenTs Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Acquainted . . . ...
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Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and Canner - page 2
2 This is a Listed appliance. The following Important Safe guards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS T o reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should alw ays be followed, including the follo wing: 1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily inju ...
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Fig. A Steamer Basket Primary Cover Handle Pressure Regulator/ Steam Release V alve V ent Pipe Air V ent / Cover Lock Cover Overpressure Plug T riv et Stainless Steel Body Sealing Ring Secondary Cover Handle Sealing Ring in Sealing Ring Groov e Stop T ab Fig. B Lock Pin Stop T ab 3 GeT TInG aCquaInTed Y our pressure cooker is like a saucepan with a ...
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P R E S S U R E / S T E A M R E L E A S E V ent Pipe Air V ent/ Cover Lock V ent Pipe Fig. E “ ” Mark Loop Ends Fig. C Position the triv et in the cooker so the loop ends are towards the bottom of the cook er . Fig. F Pressur e Regulator Fig. G Lever Pressur e Arrow Fig. D Air V ent/Cover Lock in UP Position. Pressure in Unit. Air V ent/Cov ...
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P R E S S U R E / S T E A M R E L E A S E Pressur e Regulator/Steam Release V alve Lever Quick Steam Release Position Fig. I Fig. J 2 ⁄ 3 Fill Line 1 ⁄ 2 Fill Line 5 counter-clockwise until the lever on the regulator is aligned with the steam release arro w (Fig. I). Steam will be rapidly released. Caution: Misuse of the cooker (such as ov er? ...
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Fig. K Fig. L Rubber Gasket Cover Handle Hole Fig. M 6 3. Always look thr ough the vent pipe befor e using the cook er to make sure it is clear . — If the v ent pipe is block ed, it cannot function as it should and thus cannot relie ve excess pressure. Pressure may then b uild to unsafe le vels. T o clean the v ent pipe, see the “Care and Maint ...
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Overpressure Plug T op Fig. N 7 4. The ov erpressure plug can also be remo ved for cleaning by pushing it out of its opening from the top of the cov er handle. After cleaning, reinsert it by pushing the domed side of the plug into the opening from the underside of the cov er , until the bottom edge is fully and ev enly seated against the underside ...
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Apply Cooking Oil Here Fig. P 8 Many different cooking liquids can be used in a pressure cooker . W ine, beer , bouillon, fruit juices, and of course water all make excellent cooking liquids in the pressure cook er . Beautiful desserts and side dishes can be prepared in the pressure cooker using individual or small metal molds or glas ...
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9 Ho w do I kno w my pressure cook er is operating properly? When a steady flo w of steam escapes from the pressure regulator , you will kno w your cooker is functioning correctly . When cooking first begins, is it normal for steam to escape and moisture to form on the co ver and between the handles? It is normal for steam to escape and a slight ...
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soups and sToCks The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours tak en by ordi- nary methods. Stocks form the base for most great soups and sauces and you can ev en substitute a stock for water in many recipes to add extra flav or . T raditionally , stocks are made by simmering b ...
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11 BR O WN BEEF SOUP 1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped celery 1 inch cubes 1 bay leaf 4 cups water 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 cup sliced carrots 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper Place all ingredients in cooker . Close cov er securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and co ...
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12 SAFFR ON FISH STEW 1 can (14 1 ⁄ 2 ounces) chicken br oth Pinch of saffron thr eads 1 ⁄ 4 cup dry white wine or 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon turmeric 4 new red potatoes, quarter ed • • • • • • • 3 carrots, cut into 1 ⁄ 2 -inch chunks 1 pound firm fish (halibut, haddock, 1 medium onion, finely chopped cod, pollack) fresh or thawed, 2 c ...
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13 ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI 1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon salt 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ⁄ 2 cup water 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon oregano 3 ⁄ 4 cup chopped green pepper 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • • • • • • • 1 tabl ...
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14 “SCAMPI-STYLE” SHRIMP 1 pound medium raw shrimp, 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt peeled and dev eined 1 cup water 3 tablespoons margarine • • • • • • • 2 tablespoons minced green onion 2 tablespoons minced parsley 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons lemon juice Pat shrimp dry with paper to wels. Place m ...
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15 LEMON ’N DILL COD AND BROCCOLI 1 pound frozen cod fillets, Salt 1-inch thick 1 cup water Dill weed 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite Lemon pepper size pieces Cut fish into 4 pieces. Sprinkle with dill weed, lemon pepper , and salt. Pour 1 cup water into cooker . Position tri vet in cooker . Arrange fish and broccoli in steamer basket on trivet ...
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16 MARINA TED TUN A 1 pound tuna steak, 1 inch thick 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ⁄ 4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon ginger 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 ⁄ 2 cup water Place tuna steaks in a shallo w glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients e xcept w ater; pour over tuna. Marinate for 30 minutes, turni ...
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17 poul Try A host of great, light meals can e volve from chicken and other poultry when prepared in the pressure cooker . Be it a tender fillet with a delightful, light sauce or a sa vory casserole with a host of nutritious vegetables, you’ ll find the pressure cooker is perfect for preparing your fa v orites in a hurry . T ry the following re ...
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18 CHUTNEY CHICKEN 6 boneless, skinless chicken 1 ⁄ 3 cup mango chutney breast halv es 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 can (14-15 ounces) diced 1 tablespoon bro wn sugar tomatoes 1 teaspoon allspice 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green • • • • • • • chillies 1 ⁄ 4 cup water 1 ⁄ 2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon cornstar ch Place all ingredients e xce ...
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19 CHICKEN CA CCIA T ORE 3 pound chicken, cut into 2 cloves garlic, minced serving pieces 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon oregano 1 ⁄ 3 cup white wine 1 teaspoon salt 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups sliced onions 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped carrots • • • • • • • 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped celery 1 can to ...
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20 TURKEY BREAST 3-4 pound turkey br east 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups water Salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, chopped Pour oil into cooker . T urn heat selector to medium and bro wn turkey on all sides. Add remaining ingredients. Close cov er securely . Place pressure regul ...
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21 mea Ts When it comes to creating juicy , tender, fla vorful meat dishes, the pressure cooker has no equal. Even budget cuts of meat that usually require slo w , moist-heat cooking will turn out succulent and savory— in v ery little time in the pressure cooker . An important step when preparing meat in the pressure cooker is to sear meat to a ...
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22 SWISS STEAK 2 pounds round steak, 1-inch 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped green pepper thick 1 ⁄ 2 cup sliced celery 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 cup water 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chopped onion Place all ingredients in cooker . Close cov er securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 18 minutes with a v er ...
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23 APRICOT BARBECUE PORK ROAST 3 pound boneless rolled pork 1 ⁄ 4 cup packed dark br own sugar roast 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 ⁄ 2 cup catsup 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 ⁄ 2 cup teriyaki sauce 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 ⁄ 3 cup apricot preser ves 1 large onion, sliced 1 ⁄ 4 cup cider vinegar 2 cups water Place pork roast in a larg ...
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24 STUFFED PORK CHOPS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 ⁄ 2 cup corn 4 1-inch thick boneless pork 1 cup bran flakes, crushed chops, with deep pocket 2 tablespoons water cut in each 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon dried sage 1 cup chopped onion 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups water 3 ⁄ 4 cup chopped celery Salt and pepper to taste Pour oil into cooker . T urn heat selector to med ...
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25 LAMB STEW 1 pound lamb stew meat, cut 4 small potatoes, quartered into 1-inch cubes 1 cup baby-cut carr ots 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 large onion, sliced 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon W orcestershir e • • • • • • • sauce 1 ⁄ 4 cup cold water 1 large clov e garlic, minced 1 tablespoon flour • • • • • ? ...
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26 VeGeT ables V egetab les hav e assume d new impor tance and promine nce on the menu. Health-cons cious cooks feature an abund ance of ve getabl es on the family meal plan, while restaurants increasingly cater to a more “v egetable-conscious” clientele. Pressure cooking is the preferred method for preparing ve getables. Because of the fast co ...
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27 GARLIC MASHED POTATOES 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled • • • • • • • and diced 1 tablespoon margarine 4 large clov es garlic Salt and pepper 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups chicken br oth Plac e all ing redi ent s exc ept mar gar ine and salt and pepper in cook er . Close co ver sec urel y . Place pre ssur e regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minut ...
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28 FRESH AND FR OZEN VEGET ABLE TIMET ABLE When using the fresh vegetable timetables belo w and on page 29, 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 A T ONCE AFTER COOKING VEGE ...
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29 FR OZEN VEGET ABLE TIMET ABLE CUPS OF COOKING TIME VEGET ABLE LIQUID (MINUTES) Asparagus (cut, spears) 1 2 Beans (green, wax, french style) 1 1 – 2 Broccoli 1 1 – 2 Brussels Sprouts 1 2 – 3 Cauliflo wer 1 1 – 2 Corn Cut 1 1 – 2 CUPS OF COOKING TIME VEGET ABLE LIQUID (MINUTES) Corn on Cob 1 2 – 3 Lima Beans 1 1 – 2 Mixed V e getabl ...
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30 LENTIL CURR Y 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups chopped onion 1 teaspoon ground ginger 6 cups water • • • • • • • 2 cups lentils 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon coriander Pour oil into cooker . T urn heat selector to medium and sauté onions. Add water , lentils, coriander , curry po wder , and ginger ...
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31 GraIns Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet. They contrib ute complex carbohydrates, soluble and in- soluble fiber, and other nutrients. Y et with all these benefits, grains are low in fat. Grains can be prepared quickly and conv eniently with the pressure cooker . W ith a pressure cooker it is not neces ...
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32 SEASONED RICE PILAF 2 tablespoons margarine 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 small onion, chopped 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon oregano 2 cups long grain white rice 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups chicken br oth 2 cups water 1 3 ⁄ 4 cups water Place margarine in cooker . T urn heat selector to medium to melt margarine. Add onions; sauté until tender . Combine onion ...
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33 WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 medium onion, finely chopped • • • • • • • 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups wild rice 3 ⁄ 4 cup golden raisins 2 cups beef broth 1 ⁄ 3 cup pecans, toasted Pour oil into cooker . T urn heat selector to medium and sauté onion. Combine onion with wild rice and beef broth ...
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34 desser Ts Add a fabulous finale to any meal with desserts prepared in your pressure cooker . Pressure cooking gi ves an ev en texture to pud- ding 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 steamer basket in the pres- sure cooker . Fill molds only 2 ⁄ 3 fu ...
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35 V ANILLA CUST ARD 2 cups lowfat milk 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs, slightly beaten Nutmeg 1 ⁄ 4 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 ⁄ 4 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 in s ...
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36 O A TMEAL APPLE CRISP 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄ 2 cup quick cooking oats 2 tablespoons margarine, softened 1 ⁄ 4 cup bro wn sugar 1 cup water Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. Combine oats, bro wn sug ar , flour , and cinnamon. Cut in margarine until coarse meal fo ...
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37 reCIpe Index SOUPS AND STOCKS . . . . . . . . . 10 Beef T omato Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Black Bean Soup ............. 1 1 Bro wn Beef Soup ............. 1 1 Bro wn Beef Soup Stock ........ 1 1 Chicken Dumpling Soup ....... 1 0 Chicken Noodle Soup .......... 1 0 Chicken Rice Soup ........... 1 0 Chicken Soup ................ 1 0 Chicken S ...
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38 serVICe and p arTs Informa TIon If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto cooker or need parts for your cooker , contact us by an y of these methods: • Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central T ime) • Email us at our website www .GoPresto.com • Write: NA TIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. Co ...
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