Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker User Manual

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SOUPS AND STOCKSThe pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken by ordi-nary

11BROWN BEEF SOUP  11⁄2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1⁄4 cup diced carrots 1 inch cubes 1 small bay leaf 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1⁄8 te

12SEAFOOD GUMBO  1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound sole fillets, cut into 2 onions, coarsely chopped 2-inch pieces 3 tomatoes, skinned a

13POTATO SOUP   1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil  1 cupnelychoppedonions  ••••••• 1⁄2 cup finely sliced cele

14SEAFOODWhen steamed, fish and seafood are both light and delicious. Pressure cooking is an ideal way to prepare these favorites. And, because most se

15SHRIMP JAMBALAYA  1 cup long grain white rice 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper 11⁄2 cups water 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice  •••••••  Pincheach,cayenn

16HADDOCK IN CHEESE SAUCE  2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup grated processed 2 tablespoons flour American cheese 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 po

17SEAFOOD TIMETABLE COOKING TIME COOKING TIME SEAFOOD (FRESH OR THAWED) (FROZEN) Crab Legs 2 minutes 2 minutesFish Fillets (1 inch thick

18CHICKEN BREASTS TARRAGON  2 chicken breasts, boned, 1⁄4 cup sliced onion skinned, and cut in half 1⁄2 cup white wine 1 tablespoon vege

19SWEET ’N SOUR CHICKEN  3 pound chicken, cut into serving 1⁄4 cup brown sugar pieces and skinned 1⁄2 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable

2This is a Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.IMPORTANT SAFE

20ARROZ CON POLLO  1 3 to 31⁄2-poundchicken,cutup  ••••••• Paprika 1 10-ounce package frozen Salt and pepper green peas 2

21CHICKEN CACCIATORE  3 pound chicken, cut into 11⁄2 cups sliced onions serving pieces and skinned 1⁄2 cup chopped carrots 1 teaspoo

22MEATSWhen it comes to creating juicy, tender, flavorful meat dishes, the pressure cooker has no equal. Even budget cuts of meat that usually require

23SWISS STEAK  2 pounds round steak, 1 inch 1 onion, diced thick 1 cup celery, diced Salt and pepper 1 green pepper, diced 2 tabl

24APRICOT BARBECUE PORK ROAST  3 pound boneless rolled pork 1⁄2 cup teriyaki sauce roast 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1⁄2 cup catsup

25STUFFED PORK CHOPS  2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1⁄2 cup corn 4 1-inch thick pork chops, with 1 cup bran flakes, crushed deep pocket cu

26MEAT TIMETABLEBrown meat well and remove from cooker. Pour liquid into cooker. Position trivet in cooker. Place meat in steamer basket on trivet.(N

27VEGETABLESToday, fresh, frozen, and dried vegetables have assumed new importance and prominence on the menu. Health-conscious cooks feature an abund

28BROCCOLI ’N RICE  11⁄2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite 1 small onion, chopped size pieces 11⁄2 cups water 2 cups cooked rice 2 tables

29ARTICHOKES ’N SAUCE   11⁄2 cups water 3 artichokes 1 tablespoon vegetable oilPour water and oil into cooker. Position trivet in cooker. Pla

3Lock PinFig. CFig. ASteamer BasketPrimary Cover HandlePressure Regulator/Steam Release ValveVent PipeAir Vent/Cover LockCoverOverpressure

30 CUPS OF COOKING TIME VEGETABLE SIZE LIQUID (MINUTES)Cauliflower Remove outer leaves Whole 11⁄2 2 - 5 and stalk. Wash. Head R

FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE To assure even heating, separate a block of frozen vegetables. Pour liquid into cooker. Position trivet in cooker. Place ve

32ORANGE 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

33RICEBecause fluffy, flavorful steamed rice is ready in minutes in the pressure cooker, you can enjoy all the speed and convenience of “instant” rice,

34WILD RICE   1 cup wild rice 21⁄2 cups water 2 cups waterCombine wild rice and 2 cups water in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Cov

35WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS   1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 mediumonion,nelychopped  ••••••• 11⁄2 cups wild

36DESSERTSAdd a fabulous finale to any meal with cheesecake, pudding, custard and more. All can be prepared in minutes in your pressure cooker. Pressur

37VANILLA CUSTARD   2 cups skim milk 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 4 egg whites, slightly beaten Nutmeg 1⁄4 cup sugar 11⁄2 cups water 1⁄4 teasp

38OATMEAL APPLE CRISP  4 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick cooking

39CANNING VEGETABLESYoung, tender, fresh vegetables, slightly immature, are better for canning than those which are overripe. As a rule, vegetables ar

4Fig. FPRESSURE/STEAMRELEASEVent PipeAir Vent/Cover LockVent PipeFig. G“”MarkLoop EndsFig. EPosition the trivet in the cooker so the loop ends are t

40FISH — General MethodCod, Mackerel, Herring, Lake Trout, Whitefish, Mullet. Clean fish thoroughly, filet large fish or leave small pan fish whole. Cut in

41If preferred, fruit, except apples, cranberries, figs, and strawberries may be packed raw into containers and covered with boiling hot syrup. When th

42RECIPE INDEXCOOKINGSOUPS AND STOCKS ...10 Beef Tomato Soup ...11 Black Bean Soup ...11 Brown Beef Soup ...11 B

43SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATIONIf you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto cooker or need parts for your cooker, call our Consum

5PRESSURE/STEAMRELEASEPressure Regulator/Steam Release ValveLeverQuick Steam Release PositionFig. J 8. Cook for the length of time indicated in the r

6Follow specific recipe for the amount of liquid that should be added to the pressure cooker. The liquid will not necessarily come up to the fill line.R

Fig. LRubberGasketFig. MCoverHandle HoleFig. NOverpressure PlugTopFig. OCARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. All parts of your pressure cooker, including the seal

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

Apply Cooking Oil HereFig. PQUESTIONS AND ANSWERSOccasionally the cover is hard to open or close. What causes this? What should I do?In order for pres