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Heat the pressure cooker until the pressure regulator begins to rock slowly. Adjust heat to maintain a slow, steady rocking motion. Cooking time begins at this point. 4. Cook for the length of time specified in recipe, then reduce pressure as specified. When recipe states "let pressure drop of its own accord," set the cooker aside to cool.
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The pressure regulator will begin to rock when 15 pounds pressure is reached. Maintain pressure by lowering the heat as necessary to maintain a slow, gentle ...
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Always maintain a slow, steady rocking motion when pressure cooking. Losing too much steam while cooking can cause the pressure cooker to boil dry.
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The regulator should be rocking gently and slowly as shown in this video. Just enough so you can hear that it is doing its job. If the heat isn’t reduced, too much liquid will be released while the cooker is trying to maintain 15 pounds pressure. If excess steam is allowed to escape, the cooker may boil dry, the food may scorch, and/or the ...
A. When pressure cooking at altitudes over 2000 feet, the cooking time should be increased. Increase cooking times 5% for every 1000 feet above 2000 feet. Increase cooking times as follows: 3000 ft: 5%. 4000 ft: 10%. 5000 ft: 15%. 6000 ft: 20%. 7000 ft: 25%.
When processing in your Presto® Pressure Canner with adjustable regulator, it’s vital to maintain a slow, steady rocking motion. Losing too much steam when p...
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1 cup long-grain white rice ⁄ cups water 1 cup water • • • • • • • Combine rice and 1 ⁄ cups water in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely.
