Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Chicken Cacciatore , Cornish HEN Pimiento 

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11⁄2
1⁄2
1⁄2

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

3 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces and skinned

1 teaspoon salt

1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

2tablespoons vegetable oil

2cloves garlic, minced

2tablespoons minced parsley

1⁄2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dry oregano

cups sliced onions cup chopped carrots cup chopped celery

11-pound can Italian tomatoes, chopped

Salt and pepper 1⁄2 cup white wine

• • • • • • •

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken a few pieces at a time. Sprinkle garlic, parsley, and oregano on chicken. Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and white wine. Close cover securely. Place pressure regula- tor on vent pipe and COOK 8 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Release pressure quickly. Place chicken on warm platter. Stir tomato paste into sauce in cooker. Simmer until thickened. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

 

6 servings

338 Calories, 14 g Fat, 104 mg Cholesterol

 

 

 

CORNISH HEN PIMIENTO

2

Cornish hens

2

bay leaves

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

2

stalks celery, chopped

 

Salt and pepper

2

teaspoons Worcestershire

16

canned pimientos, strained

 

sauce

2

onions, chopped

11⁄2

cups water

4

cloves garlic, chopped

 

 

Pour vegetable oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown Cornish hens. Season with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over hens. Close cover securely. Place pres- sure 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. If desired, crisp Cornish hens under broiler.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

4 servings

250 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol

 

POULTRY TIMETABLE

It is not necessary to brown poultry before pressure cooking, but you may do so if you like. After browning, remove poultry from cooker and pour liquid into cooker. Position trivet in cooker. Place poultry in steamer basket on trivet.

(Note: If the amount of poultry is increased, it is not necessary to increase the cooking time or liquid.)

Omit trivet if meat extends above the 2⁄3 full mark.

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL!

NO PORTION OF THE poultry SHOULD EXTEND

ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK (SEE PAGE 6).

 

CUPS OF

COOKING TIME

 

 

CUPS OF

COOKING TIME

POULTRY

LIQUID

(MINUTES)

 

POULTRY

LIQUID

(MINUTES)

Whole Chicken, 21⁄2 to 3 pounds

11⁄2

10-12

 

Turkey Breast, 3 to 4 pounds

2

35

Chicken, cut into serving pieces

11⁄2

8

 

Cornish Hen

11⁄2

8

Chicken Breast, boneless

11⁄2

3-5*

 

 

 

 

A * after the cooking time indicates that you should release pressure quickly (see page 5).

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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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