Pressure Cooker Recipes Forum

Canning my own sauces

feeds@yuku.com (tinamarie) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:27:46 GMT

I've been wanting to can my own sauces: marinara, spaghetti, pizza, etc... so I've been doing lots of research because I want to prepare my spaghetti sauce with ground beef. I really just want to test it out to compare canned vs. frozen. So checking out this site I found this:

Some people may think that any recipe can be canned at home, but that is not the case. You cannot whip up a batch of your favorite soup, pour it into canning jars, drop them into a canner and then...

Tools of the Trade manual needed

feeds@yuku.com (AM) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:29:30 GMT

I was given a 6 Qt. "Tools of the Trade" pressure cooker with steam basket.
The underside reads: "Odyssey 1 129 8"
Any idea where to write for manual?

pyrex plastic lids in pressure cooker

feeds@yuku.com (tainter6000) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:34:06 GMT

Miss Vickie,

I'm trying to figure out if I have a container and lid that I can use in my pressure cooker. I have some glass pyrex dishes with plastic lids, but I don't know if the lids are safe for use in the pressure cooker. I know that polypropylene is autoclavable, but I'm unable to find out what exactly the pyrex lids are made from. I have some that are simple dark blue plastic and one that's lavender with the steam vent on the top. The lids themselves...

cooks and chefs #DYB360 manual

feeds@yuku.com (shebrew1964) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:49:28 GMT

I ordered the cooks and chefs brand model DYB360 who knows how long ago. When I opened the box there was no instruction manual. I have no idea who I ordered it from. Please heeeeeelp!

Fagor Splendid 4-Quart rust?

feeds@yuku.com (kbloom86) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:03:51 GMT

Just got a Fagor Splendid 4-Quart Pressure Cooker. Underneath the lid, there is a little metal post that is to hold the operating valve in place, it turns black after cooking. Is this a product defect or is it normal? I could not prevent it from staining, so any help would greatly appreciated.

mivit pressure cooker question

feeds@yuku.com (Stirlingfamily) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:24:07 GMT

At a garage sale, I bought a used Mivit Pressure Cooker.... made in Switzerland. I think it's a 6 quart... but I can't find info about it. Can you tell me if i got a good deal or not??? Thanks.

older pressure cooker with an issue

feeds@yuku.com (homedecsewer) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:51:32 GMT

I have an older pressure cooker heavy duty that I picked up second hand. It of course did not come with a booklet.
I went to use it today and had one heck of a time getting it to close. Once closed it cooked wonderfully.
The problem is when I went to use it a second time I could not get it to close again. It was of course cold and cleaned from using it before.
What am I doing wrong? It would not close but when it was heated some the lids closed tightly. I also did not have...

Cooking with an Electric Pressure Cooker

feeds@yuku.com (bonechickchris) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:39:41 GMT

HI there, I am new here. I am very interested in purchasing your book, however, I do have a question. I have an newer electric pressure cooker and wanted to know if I will have to adjust the recipes in any way because of the electric pressure cooker, or should they remain the same? I really would like to buy your book, I just hope there is not much difference between the regular pressure cooker and the electric one. Thanks!Christy

Easy flan

feeds@yuku.com (emazingrace) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:52:17 GMT

Miss Vickie,
I have had a yen for caramel flan, but the idea of standing at the hot stove for the sauce process discouraged me. I bought some caramel ice cream topping and put about 2 teaspoons in each of the buttered half-pint wide-mouth canning jars that I use for custard, spreading it evenly on the bottoms. I doubled the recipe in your book to make 8 servings, and proceeded according to the directions. They came out like the "real thing", without...

Health Pressure Cooker model-22

feeds@yuku.com (bdav928) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:39:43 GMT

I also have a model -22 Health pressure cooker that my grandma had but, it was made by National Aluminum Manufacture out of Peoria, Ill. Is this cooker the same way you can't get any parts of it? If you can let me know. Thanks Ben

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PRESSURE CANNING

feeds@yuku.com (emazingrace) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:13:14 GMT

I recently purchased the Presto 8qt.stainless pressure cooker model #01370, and so far I am very pleased with it. However, at the website where I ordered it, the description called it a "Pressure Cooker/Canner". I did not buy it with any intention of canning. However, it seemed odd to me that there was no "canning" information included in the owner's manual, and I was curious to know why. So I called the Presto customer care number...

B/R/K vs. Fagor vs. Kuhn-Rikon

feeds@yuku.com (shellbelle) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:42:56 GMT

I guess the title says it all. Do you have an opinion of the B/R/K pressure cookers? They're so much less expensive than the Kuhn-Rikon that I'm looking at buying them. I do worry that the largest one in their 7-piece set may be too small for my needs (I have 7 kids, LOL!) but for the price I'm intrigued. Anyway...how do they stack up in terms of quality? The Kuhn-Rikon just costs more than I can spend. I don't know anything about the Fagor cookers, so educate me, please! :-)

Kuhn Rikon: All else being equal, does shape matter?

feeds@yuku.com (BrooksNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:23:29 GMT

This site is such a terrific resource!

I love my Kuhn Rikon, and am thinking of getting a larger one.

Both of these models are 8 liters:

On the left is the Duromatic "Stockpot Hotel Bubba," 11 inches in diameter.
On the...

Looking For User's Manual for ULTRA SECURITE SEB OPTIMA

feeds@yuku.com (tixerexie) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:25:54 GMT

Hi, I am looking for user's manual for Ultra Securite SEB Optima pressure cooker. If someone out there can help me obtain one, it would be much appreciated.

Silicone Seal Has Odor

feeds@yuku.com (WifeofJoe) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:11:19 GMT

I've been using my Kuhn Rikon 7liter cooker a lot and really loving it. Now after using it to make a very aromatic broth a couple of times, the gasket has taken on a strong odor. I opened my cabinet where I store my cooker and the odor was very noticeable. How can I get that odor out of the seal so it doesn't stink up my cabinet? Has anyone else experienced this problem and found a solution?

Vegetable Stock Cooking Time

feeds@yuku.com (WifeofJoe) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:42:47 GMT

I'm sure it's somewhere on your page but I can't find it here, or anywhere in either of my pressure cooker books. How long to cook the veggies to make stock? Let's assume there are some really thick hard type veggies in there like a yam and carrots.

Tramontina

feeds@yuku.com (pinkbulldog) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:33:51 GMT

Is anyone familiar with this brand pc? I have their Domus cookware and am impressed with the quality. Also, it works on induction cooktops, which I need. If anyone has used or resarched it, I'd appreciate your opinion. I cannot find information on the psi. Thanks.

question about meat size

feeds@yuku.com (tassiter) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:42:55 GMT

I am definitely NOT a cook. Probably the only reason I eat is because my stomach tells me I have to, so easy, simple and quick is definitely for me.

I bought Miss Vicki's cookbook and find it very good but am confused about something. Some of the meat sizes are listed at for example 4 pounds. I usually buy small pieces of meat, 1. because there's only me and 2. I can't afford to buy larger pieces. Instructions say 4 lbs approx. 40 minutes cooking time. Ok now...

Need Manual for T-Fal Smart Timer Press. Cooker 41523200 2/5qt.

feeds@yuku.com (ShawnPat) — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:54:45 GMT

Would greatly appreciate any help at all...instructions or manual for T-Fal Smart Timer Pressure Cooker. Model number is 41523200.
Thanks so much if anyone can help me at all1! Shawn

Does size matter?

feeds@yuku.com (girl921) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:15:34 GMT

I have a 16 quart pressure cooker that I bought it mostly for the vast amount of beans we eat and to do double duty as a canner but I am having a hard time not over cooking the beans. My question is...does it take longer for the 16 quart PC to come to pressure thereby making the time the beans are in hot water too long...ie do I need to cook them for even less time? The pinto beans were soaked first for about 4 hours, put into the pot with 1 1/2 inches water over the top of the beans, 15 lbs...