Home Canning With Your Pressure Cooker - Fagor SPLENDID PRESSURE COOKER User Manual

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3. Automatic Release Method: The
Splendid Pressure Cooker also
features an automatic release
position on the automatic valve that
can be used for releasing pressure
automatically when cooking foods
such as stews, meats, poultry,
soups. Do not use for vegetables or
tender foods as this will result in
overcooking. When using the
automatic release method, turn the
dial on the operating valve to the
release position (steam drawing
position, fig. 8) and the steam will
release. Once steam has totally
been released and no more steam
comes out of the operating valve, go
to 4 (below).
4. After all the pressure has been
released and you see the pressure
indicator has lowered, slide the
pressure cooker lock down to the
bottom of the handle (fig. 5). Grasp
the bottom of the base handle with
your left hand and with your right
hand on the lid handle slowly rotate
the lid counterclockwise. Even
though you have already
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released the pressure, never
open the pressure cooker
towards your face since there
may be intense cooking steam
still inside the unit.
Home Canning with your
Pressure Cooker
(APPLIES TO 10 QT MODEL ONLY,
ITEM # 918060812)
HOME CANNING OVERVIEW:
Home canning is a method of preserving
food that provides us with a gratifying
method for producing some of our
favorite recipes. Canning our recipes
enable us to store them and enjoy for
ourselves or give as gifts to friends &
loved ones. Understanding the basic steps
for preparation and right equipment are
all you need to create a fabulous array of
provisions to stock in your pantry. Once
the method has been mastered, most
people find that canning is one of the
most simple and rewarding ways to
ensure having your favorite fruits,
vegetables, and even meats year-round.
Although canning food at home has
traditionally been associated with
pastoral residents, it has now begun to
emerge as a new trend in greater
populated areas. Families in suburban
towns as well as urban dwellers are
educating themselves on the methods
of canning. These basic guidelines
will allow you to learn how to can your
most favorite recipes with pride.
Why Can Foods?
Canning can be a safe and cost-effective
way to preserve quality food at home. It is
an important, safe method of food
preservation if practiced properly. The
canning process involves placing foods in
jars and heating them to a temperature
which destroys microorganisms that could
be a health hazard or cause the food to
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