Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker warranty Sweet ’N Sour Chicken , Turkey Breast 

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SWEET ’N SOUR CHICKEN

3

pound chicken, cut into serving

1⁄4

cup brown sugar

 

pieces and skinned

1⁄2

cup vinegar

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

2

tablespoons soy sauce

1

20-ounce can pineapple chunks,

1

tablespoon catsup

 

drained and juice reserved

1⁄2

teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1

cup reserved pineapple juice

1⁄4

teaspoon ground ginger

 

(add water if necessary)

 

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1⁄2

cup sliced celery

2

tablespoons cornstarch

1

green or red pepper, cut

2

tablespoons cold water

 

into chunks

 

 

Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken. Combine pineapple juice and remaining ingredients except pineapple chunks, cornstarch, and water; pour over chicken. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 8 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Release pressure quickly. Remove chicken and vegetables to a warm platter. Mix cornstarch with cold water; stir into hot liquid. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Add pineapple chunks and heat. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve with steamed rice, if desired, see page 33.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

 

6 servings

333 Calories, 11 g Fat, 104 mg Cholesterol

 

 

 

TURKEY BREAST

 

3-4

pound turkey breast

1⁄2

cup celery, chopped

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1⁄2

teaspoon poultry seasoning

1

onion, chopped

11⁄2

cups water

Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown turkey on all sides. Add remain- ing ingredients. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 35 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Thicken gravy, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

 

6 to 8 servings

197 Calories, 8 g Fat, 76 mg Cholesterol

 

 

 

Bayou Bounty Chicken

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

cup chopped celery

1

3 to 31⁄2-pound chicken,

1

tablespoon extra-spicy

 

cut up

 

seasoning blend

1

28-ounce can whole tomatoes,

2

cloves garlic, minced

 

undrained, cut up

 

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2

onions, chopped

 

Hot cooked rice (see page 33)

1

green pepper, seeded, chopped

 

 

Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken, a few pieces at a time, and remove. Add remaining ingredients except rice to pressure cooker. Return chicken to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 8 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Serve chicken and sauce over rice .

Nutrition Information Per Serving

6 servings

341 Calories, 18 g Fat, 93 mg Cholesterol

 

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8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker specifications

The Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance designed to make cooking faster and more convenient. This pressure cooker is a staple for both amateur and professional chefs, combining practicality with advanced features.

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