How To Pressure Cook Foods In Your Pressure Canner - Presto 01781 Instructions And Recipes Manual

HoW To PRessuRe CooK foods
in YouR PRessuRe CanneR
To assure the very best results every time, carefully follow these step-
by-step instructions for pressure cooking. you may find it helpful to
refer back to the diagrams on pages 3 through 5.
1. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the pressure
cooking recipe you have selected. Pour liquid into the canner
body, as specified in the recipe or timetable. This liquid is
usually water. However, some recipes will call for other liquids,
such as wine.
2. Place the cooking rack into the canner, if called for in the recipe
(see Helpful Hints on page 52 for guidance on when to use).
3. IMPORTANT: Look through the
vent pipe to make certain that it is
clear (Fig. O) before closing the
cover. See safety information on
page 50.
4. Place cover on canner, aligning
the V mark on the cover with
the mark on the body handle
(Fig. P) and lock securely by turning in the direction
indicated to close (clockwise). Cover handles must be
centered directly over body handles . Do not force beyond
this position . If the cover is difficult to lock at this point,
it is due to expansion of the
canner from heating. If this
occurs, remove cover and
allow the canner to cool
slightly. Do not replace
canner on burner until cover
is in its fully closed position
(cover handles directly
above body handles).
Fig . O
Align the V mark on the cover with the
mark on the body handle.
Fig . P
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5. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Heat canner until pres-
sure dial gauge registers 15 pounds pressure. A relatively
high heat setting is necessary for most range burners. Cook-
ing time begins when pressure gauge registers 15 pounds
pressure. Adjust heat to maintain 15 pounds pressure on the
pressure dial gauge to prevent excess steam from escaping.
(If the pressure regulator begins to rock before 15 pounds
pressure is reached on the gauge, lower heat to maintain a
slow, steady rocking motion of the pressure regulator and
cook at this pressure.)
6. Cook for the length of time specified in recipe. When cook-
ing time is completed, turn off gas burner or remove canner
from electric burner. NOTE: Lift pressure canner to remove
it from burner. Sliding cookware can leave scratches on
stovetop. Reduce pressure according to recipe.
7A. When recipe states "let pressure drop of its own accord",
set the canner aside to cool. Pressure is completely reduced
when the air vent/cover lock and overpressure plug have
dropped and no steam escapes when the pressure regulator
is tilted. Do not use the pressure dial gauge as an indicator
of when pressure is completely reduced.
7B. When recipe states "cool canner at once", the canner must
be cooled immediately under a water faucet or by pouring
water over it. NOTE: Do not set hot canner in a molded
sink as it could damage the sink.
When the air vent/cover lock and overpressure plug have
dropped and no steam escapes when the regulator is tilted,
pressure is completely reduced. Do not use the pressure
dial gauge as an indicator of when pressure is completely
reduced.
7C. Or, cool at once by placing the canner in a pan of cold water
until the air vent/cover lock and overpressure plug have
dropped and no steam escapes when the regulator is tilted.
Do not use the pressure dial gauge as an indicator of when
pressure is completely reduced.
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