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First pressure cooker item

flbettyboop — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:13:40 GMT

I decided to be brave and make kale. Wow. Done in two minutes under steam. Looking for what to cook next. Any suggestions?

Boop

Re: First pressure cooker item

dsw503 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:45:16 GMT

My new PC is sitting on the counter waiting for it's first try. Looking at all the detailed directions that came with it made me less interested. I know I need to jump in. I'm also looking for something simple to try.

Re: First pressure cooker item

wagirl — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:54:37 GMT

Yahoo for a new pressure cooker!! I've had one for many years now and use it ALL the time!! I recommend Bob Wardens first p/c cookbook--it is the best!! I made his mac-n-cheese first and it was so good. Soups are easy peasy too. Or throw in a whole chicken with water and seasonings and some veg. Then you'll have the meat and delicious stock for other things. Lots of recipes on line too.

Re: First pressure cooker item

Lacey1 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:33:16 GMT

Maybe try making some specialty rice and/or grains. I have made brown rice, farro, barley, etc. These are items that I don't like to make in a pot on the stove as it takes too long, and if you get distracted-it will burn. Add a teaspoon of oil so it doesn't foam.

Re: First pressure cooker item

Kachina624 — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 08:44:34 GMT

Try wagirl's directions for chicken, then when it's done make simple biscuit-type dumplings. You can use Bisquick or find a recipe online. Drop the dough by tablespoons full into simmering liquid uncovered for five minutes, then steam with the lid on loosely for five minutes. This may be my #1 favorite PC meal.

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In-x-s — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:08:56 GMT

My pressure cooker has become my favorite kitchen appliance. So much so, that I bought a smaller one since it is generally just the two of us. A couple of the quick, easy things I use mine for are hard boiled eggs (steamed, actually) and potatoes for mashed taters. No more having to watch for things to come to a boil and then turn down and having boiled over messes on the stovetop.

eggs + 1/2 to1 cup water for 6 min (I do 7 if my eggs are right out of the fridge) on medium are perfect everytime and shells slip right off when peeling them.

potatoes about 5 min on med or low depending on how small you cube them. I use 1-2 cups water for potatoes. do not need to add as much salt as with boiling them on the stovetop.

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Lacey1 — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 15:01:54 GMT

If you add anything to the cooking water, it can 'tint' the white of the egg. I had put some turmeric in the water, and the eggs came out a dull yellow. I wonder if you used food coloring, if you could get colored inside-out eggs for Easter?

For anyone having problems using their PC for the first times: Make sure the gasket in place, and you have your weight, (pressure valve) in the right position. If either of those items are not right-it will not come to pressure. Also, remember to add some sort of liquid, (water, broth, etc.). It needs the liquid to make the steam.

Re: First pressure cooker item

WSfan — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 02:06:48 GMT

Received mine as a gift and love it! For the poster who said that the directions are intimidating, not so. A little more button pressing than a crock pot, but worth it; just follow the included instructions. Usually, it takes more time to prep the food than to cook it.