Presto 1241 Instructions And Recipes Manual
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01241
(4-qt.
aluminum)
01264
(6-qt.
aluminum)
01282
(8-qt.
aluminum)
01341
(4-qt.
stainless
steel)
01362
(6-qt.
stainless
steel)
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number
is the
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five digits
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the
model
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- Page 1 (6-qt. aluminum) 01282 (8-qt. aluminum) 01341 (4-qt. stainless steel) 01362 (6-qt. stainless steel) stock number is the first five digits model number. ® Visit us on the web at WWm GoPresto. corn ,'c.',2009by National Presto [ndustries, [nc. Instructions and Recipes...
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Page 2: Important Safeguards
12. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near This is a _ Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure cooker. recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. 13. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Pressure Cooker Welcome to the world of pressure cooking. With your new Presto _ Pressure Cooker, you'll discover how fast and easy it is to Instructions and Recipes prepare a wide variety of delicious foods--especially foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with good taste. -
Page 4: Handle Installation
2. For easier handle installation, position cooker body so the HANDLE INSTALLATION threaded post extends over edge of counter slightly. 3. Position long body handle, with • facing down, onto threaded Tools Required: Phillips type screwdriver post which is under model number and date code (Fig. A). NOTE: The pressure cooker handles can be found inside the 4. -
Page 5: Getting Acquainted
Before the first use, remove the sealing ring (Fig. D) by simply GETTING A CQUAINTED pulling it out of the inside rim of the cover. Wash sealing ring, cover, body, and cooking rack (Fig. C) in hot, Your pressure cooker is like a saucepan with a very special cover sudsy water to remove any packaging material and white manu- that locks in place. -
Page 6: How To Use
• mark on the body handle and place the cover on the cooker HOW TO USE body (Fig. F). Aluminum cookers have a V mark on the cover and stainless steel cookers have a • mark on the cover. To assure the very best results every time, carefully follow these After placing the cover on the cooker body, place one hand step-by-step instructions for pressure cooking. - Page 7 ingthecover o n. accord," set the pressure cooker aside to cool until pressure is Air Vent/Cover Air Vent/Cover Lock Once thecooker Lock in UP Position. in DOWN Position. completely reduced. If the instructions state, "Cool cooker at Pressure in Unit. No Pressure in Unit.
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Page 8: Important Safety Information
Reminder: When cooking any food, do not let any portion IMPORTANT SAFETY extend above the maximum fill mark. When cooking rice, INFORMATION grains, dry beans and peas, soups, and stews, the cooker should never be more than V2full. Always add cooking liquid. -- If an empty pressure cooker Cooking under pressure enables you to prepare food both quickly is left on a hot burner or if a cooker boils dry and is left on a and deliciously. -
Page 9: Cleaning
6. Replace the overpressure plug if it is hard, deibrmed, CLEANING cracked, worn or pitted, or when replacing the sealing ring. Replace the sealing ring if it becomes hard, All parts of your pressure cooker, including the sealing ring deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky. -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
2. The outside surface of aluminum pressure cookers may be through the cover handle hole cleaned with a good silver polish if necessary. Staining may (Fig. P). Place a finger over the result if the cooker is washed in the dishwasher. If food resi- handle hole (to keep the cover due adheres to the pressure cooker body, clean with a nylon lock from falling out) and turn... -
Page 11: Helpful Hints
If the preceding steps do not correct the problem, return 4. Do not strike the rim of the pressure cooker with any cooking the entire unit to the Presto Factory Service Department (see utensil because this could cause nicks in the rim which page 65). -
Page 12: Questions And Answers
Fig. R operation ofyourpressure cooker, callorwrite:Test K itchen, open and close, a very National Presto I ndustries, Inc.,3925 NorthHastings Way, light coating of cook- EauClaire, Wisconsin 5 4703-3703, phone 1-800-368- 2194. ing oil may be applied to the sealing ring and to the underside Youmay alsocontact usatourwebsite w ww.GoPresto.com. - Page 13 If it does not rise once you have tapped it, the following may be begins to rock gently. It is very important to accurately time the occurring: cooking period. A Presto :_kitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose. Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions for cooling 1.
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Page 14: Soups And Stocks
CHICKEN SOUP SOUPS AND STOCKS 11/2 pounds chicken, cut into ½ cup chopped onion serving pieces 1/4 cup chopped celery The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing cups water teaspoon salt ½ cup sliced carrots V+ teaspoon black pepper soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken by ordinary methods. - Page 15 SAFFRON FISH STEW Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup... BROWN BEEF SOUP STOCK -- Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock. can (14½ ounces) chicken broth ..V+ cup dry white wine pound firm fish (halibut, ONION SOUP -- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into cooker...
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Page 16: Seafood
POTATO SOUP SEAFOOD tablespoon vegetable teaspoon basil cup finely chopped onions ..cup finely sliced celery can (12 ounces) evaporated Seafood is the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious cups chicken broth skim milk meals make. It is an excellent source of protein, a good... - Page 17 "SCAMPI-STYLE" SHRIMP LEMON 'N DILL COD AND BROCCOLI pound medium, raw shrimp, ½ teaspoon salt pound frozen cod fillets, Salt peeled and deveined cup water 1-inch thick cup water tablespoons margarine ..Dill weed cups broccoli, cut into bite tablespoons minced green onion tablespoons...
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Page 18: Poultry
MARINATED TUNA POULTRY pound tuna steak, 1-inch thick cloves garlic, nfinced ¼ cup lemon juice teaspoon ginger tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon black pepper A host of great, light meals can evolve from chicken and other tablespoon soy sauce ½ cup water poultry when prepared... - Page 19 CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SWEET 'N SOUR CHICKEN tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup vinegar tablespoons vegetable ½ cup white wine pound chicken, cut into tablespoons soy sauce boneless, skinless chicken ½ cup chicken broth serving pieces and skinned tablespoon catsup breast halves ¼...
- Page 20 HERBED CHICKEN TURKEY BREAST* * NOTE: USE THIS RECIPE ONLY IN A 6-QUART OR 8-QUART PRESSURE tablespoon vegetable teaspoon oregano COOKER cup chopped onion teaspoon basil tablespoon chopped garlic ..tablespoon vegetable ½ cup chopped celery pounds chicken thighs, can (4 ounces) sliced black pound turkey...
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Page 21: Meats
POULTRY TIMETABLE MEATS It is not necessary to brown poultry before pressure cooking, but you may do so if you like. After browning, remove poultry from cooker When it comes to creating juicy, tender, flavorful meat dishes, the and pour liquid into cooker. Place poultry on rack in cooker pressure cooker has no equal. - Page 22 BEEFPOT ROAST BEEFSTEW pound lean beef, cut into cup sliced carrots pounds beef pot roast Salt and pepper 1-inch cubes cup diced tonmtoes tablespoon vegetable small onion, chopped water teaspoon salt cups water bay leaf large onion, sliced ½ teaspoon black pepper ooooooo...
- Page 23 APRICOT BARBECUE PORK ROAST CORNED BEEF pounds corned beef tablespoon garlic powder pound boneless rolled pork teaspoon crushed red roast pepper cups water bay leaf 1/2 cup catsup teaspoon dry mustard Pour water into cooker. Rub garlic powder into all surfaces of corned beef.
- Page 24 STUFFED FLANK STEAK MEAT TIMETABLE tablespoon margarine ½ teaspoon salt Brown meat well and remove from cooker. Pour liquid into ½ cup chopped onion teaspoon marjoram cooker. Place meat on rack in cooker. ½ chopped celery teaspoon thyme DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2/3 FULL! clove garlic, minced teaspoon...
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Page 25: Vegetables
CABBAGE WITH APPLES VEGETABLES cups shredded cabbage ½ cup chicken broth small onion, thinly sliced tablespoons frozen apple small tart apple, peeled, juice concentrate, thawed Vegetables have assumed new importance and prominence on the cored, and chopped Salt and pepper to taste menu. - Page 26 GARLIC MASHED POTATOES MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES pounds russet potatoes, peeled ..sweet potatoes, peeled, tablespoon melted diced tablespoon margarine into 1 to 1V2-inch chunks margarine large cloves garlic Salt and pepper to taste "% cup maple flavored syrup teaspoon salt cups chicken...
- Page 27 FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE CUPS OF CUPS COOKING TIME COOKING TIME VEGETABLE VEGETABLE SIZE LIQUID SIZE LIQUID (MINUTES) (MINUTES) Artichoke Whole, 6 to 8 Peas Shelled 01.1 noes Whole Peppers Stems cut into 0 - 1 Asparagus Potatoes Sliced, 1 to IV:- l-inch...
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Page 28: Dry Beans And Peas
FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE DRY BEANS AND PEAS CUPS OF COOKING TIME VEGETABLE LIQUID (MINUTES) The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans and peas Asparagus (cut, spears) quickly. However, dry beans and peas have a tendency to froth Beans (green, wax, french... - Page 29 DRY BEANS AND PEAS TIMETABLE BAKED BEANS Soak beans and peas, except lentils and black-eyed peas, according to cups navy beans medium onion, minced cups water cup brown sugar information on page 53. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking ¼...
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Page 30: Grains
GRAIN TIMETABLE GRAINS Combine the desired grain and the amount of water or broth indicated in the table below in a bowl which fits loosely in the Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a pressure cooker. Cover bowl securely with aluminum foil. Pour healthy diet. - Page 31 WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS SEASONED RICE PILAF tablespoons margarine ½ teaspoon salt tablespoon vegetable cups water smallonion, chopped ½ teaspoon oregano medium onion, finely ..cups long grain white rice V4 teaspoon pepper chopped "_ golden raisins cups chicken broth cups water 1½...
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Page 32: Desserts
STUFFED APPLES DESSERTS V_ cup golden raisins teaspoon ground % cup dry red wine cinnamon Desserts may be prepared in oven-safe custard cups or any metal V_ cup chopped nuts cooking apples tablespoons sugar tablespoon butter mold which will fit loosely in the pressure cooker. - Page 33 VANILLA CUSTARD OATMEAL APPLE CRISP cups lowfat milk ½ teaspoon vanilla cups apples, peeled tablespoons flour eggs, slightly beaten Nutmeg sliced teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar water tablespoon lemon juice tablespoons margarine, J¼ teaspoon salt ½ quick cooking oats softened ¼...
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Page 34: Recipe Index
....555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-0529 Rice Pudding ....Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast ... 42 Stuffed Apples ....The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service all Barbecue Spareribs ... Tapioca Pudding ..... Beef Pot Roast ....Vanilla Custard .... - Page 35 We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO R: a ppliance and ask that you read and tk_llow the instruc- tions enclosed. Failure to tk_llow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse (including overheat- ing and boiling the unit dry) will void this pledge.
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