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Pressure Cookers

Pressure Cookers

Pressure cookers cook by steam under pressure. Foods cook faster and stay tender because of the sealed in moisture. There are many varieties of pressure cookers available and these recipes should work in most models. You can cook a lot in a pressure cooker - it's more than just for pot roasts! We have recipes for soups, entrees, appetizers and even desserts!



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recipe for beef stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Made with sour cream, beef stew meat or round steak, oil, flour, onion, garlic, mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pressured beef pot roast

Pressured Beef Pot Roast

Made with bay leaf, onion, beef pot roast, vegetable oil, water, salt and pepper

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic brown rice under pressure

Basic Brown Rice Under Pressure

Rice in the pressure cooker is simple and turns out fantastic! Not mushy or sticky, just perfectly cooked grains of rice.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for banana pudding

Banana Pudding

Made with water, vanilla extract, rum, banana, egg yolks, egg, sugar, half and half, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker beef barley stew

Pressure Cooker Beef Barley Stew

Beef and barley is textbook savory goodness, and a pressure cooker makes short work of the barley and thick-cut vegetables. A big bowl of this stew is heaven on a...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for fried venison in the pressure cooker

Fried Venison In The Pressure Cooker

Why simmer away doing nothing when you can whip up fried venison in a flash? A quick saute, followed by pressure cooking, gives you savory layers and juicy bites...

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken in orange sauce

Chicken In Orange Sauce

The pressure cooker makes short work of this tasty recipe. The chicken thighs turn out very tender and the orange sauce has light warm spice flavors from the cinnamon and...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for braised beef with tomatoes and mushrooms

Braised Beef With Tomatoes And Mushrooms

Made with olive oil, garlic, onions, mushrooms, red wine, flour, tomatoes, green olives, dried thyme, bay leaf

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dungeness crab risotto

Dungeness Crab Risotto

Made with salt, fresh sage, Parmesan cheese, butter or olive oil, onions, garlic, rice, chicken broth, white wine, Dungeness crab

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwest succotash

Southwest Succotash

Made with cumin seeds, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, dried chipotle pepper, water, tomato paste, butternut or kabocha squash

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tangy barbecued pork ribs

Tangy Barbecued Pork Ribs

Made with vinegar, tomato sauce, pork loin back ribs, water, brown sugar, garlic, dry mustard, black pepper

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for irish lamb stew

Irish Lamb Stew

Made with flour, lamb, potatoes, salt, water, carrots, pepper, onions

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tender lemon chicken

Tender Lemon Chicken

Made with Italian seasoning, onion, garlic, olive or vegetable oil, bone-in chicken breast halves, vegetable or chicken broth, water, lemon juice, parsley, celery

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for calabacita (spanish steak)

Calabacita (Spanish Steak)

Made with all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, round steak, shortening, garlic, tomatoes, onions, celery, green pepper

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lamb and mushroom stew

Lamb And Mushroom Stew

Made with shiitake mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, pancetta or bacon, dry red wine, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, whole cloves, frozen peas

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for colonial boiled dinner

Colonial Boiled Dinner

Made with cabbage, onions, beef brisket, teriyaki sauce, water, red potatoes, carrots, turnips

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for steamed rice

Steamed Rice

Made with white rice, water

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lentil soup

Lentil Soup

Made with salt, olive oil, onions, vegetable broth or water, brown lentils, coarse bulgur, red pepper flakes, garlic, plum tomatoes, dried mint

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas bbq pot roast

Texas BBQ Pot Roast

Made with ketchup, apricot preserves, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, dry mustard, black pepper, eye of round bottom, boneless chuck roast or pork loin...

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken in a pressure cooker

Chicken In A Pressure Cooker

Made with salt, water, whole fryer, potatoes, carrots, green pepper, onion, Catalina salad dressing, soy sauce

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for risotto with asparagus and peas

Risotto With Asparagus And Peas

Made with salt and pepper, flat leaf parsley, onion, butter, arborio rice, white wine, chicken stock, asparagus spears, green peas, Parmesan cheese

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry spice steamed pudding

Cranberry Spice Steamed Pudding

Made with sugar, fresh cranberries, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, butter, eggs, orange

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butterscotch bread pudding

Butterscotch Bread Pudding

Made with vanilla extract, egg whites, non-stick cooking spray, water, butterscotch chips, dry bread cubes, milk, egg

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chinese beef-rice baby meatballs

Chinese Beef-Rice Baby Meatballs

Made with chopped or ground beef, scallions, fresh ginger root, ground ginger, eggs, water chestnuts, sugar, soy sauce, dry sherry

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for good hungarian goulash

Good Hungarian Goulash

Made with garlic, caraway seeds, marjoram, salt, onions, bacon, paprika, beef, potatoes

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker beef montparnasse

Pressure Cooker Beef Montparnasse

Made with black pepper, salt, parsley, white wine, beef round steaks, shortening, bacon, white onions, red potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for green bean and ham soup

Green Bean And Ham Soup

Made with milk, half and half or light cream, black pepper, salt, fresh green beans, potatoes, ham, onion, water, oil, all-purpose flour

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese-smothered haddock

Cheese-Smothered Haddock

Made with water, haddock filets, margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, American cheese

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cauliflower with mushroom sauce

Cauliflower With Mushroom Sauce

Made with black pepper, cauliflower, mushroom soup, milk, salt

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brown rice with fresh vegetables

Brown Rice With Fresh Vegetables

Brown rice can take a long time to cook but this recipe cuts that time down by using a pressure cooker.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter fudge cheesecake

Peanut Butter Fudge Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, light brown sugar, powdered sugar, cornstarch, eggs, sour cream, semisweet chocolate chips, water, whipped cream, chocolate curls

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for new england clam chowder

New England Clam Chowder

Made with butter, light cream, bacon, onions, potatoes, salt, black pepper, water, clams

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken cucumber soup

Chicken Cucumber Soup

Made with black pepper, potatoes, celery, carrots, cucumbers, whole chicken, onion, whole cloves, bay leaf, salt

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pressure cooker blueberry pudding cake

Pressure Cooker Blueberry Pudding Cake

Made with apple juice, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon peels, blueberries

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for acapulco chicken

Acapulco Chicken

Made with orange juice, raisins, orange marmalade, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, ginger, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, olive oil, rice, flaked coconut

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pressurized chicken and dumpling casserole

Pressurized Chicken And Dumpling Casserole

Made with dried dill, skim milk, chicken thighs, chicken broth, dry wine, garlic, biscuit mix

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork pot roast with apples

Pork Pot Roast With Apples

Made with apples, apple cider or apple juice, pork shoulder roast, caraway seed, salt, black pepper, oil, onion, water

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pressure cooker chicken stock

Pressure Cooker Chicken Stock

Made with vegetable oil, carrot, chicken, water, salt, onion

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for california chicken

California Chicken

Made with lemon, parsley, chicken broth, chicken, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, rosemary, garlic, white cooking wine

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bourbon laced sweet potatoes

Bourbon Laced Sweet Potatoes

Made with walnuts, salt, orange juice, orange, bourbon, cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet potatoes, orange marmalade, butter

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wild rice with chestnuts

Wild Rice with Chestnuts

Made with orange zest, water, sea salt, oil, shallots, celery, wild rice, chestnuts, dried currants, aniseed

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spareribs milwaukee style

Spareribs Milwaukee Style

Made with cooking oil, spareribs, beer, honey, lemon juice, salt, dry mustard, ground ginger, nutmeg

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken prosciutto

Chicken Prosciutto

Made with prosciutto, olive oil, mushrooms, chicken, onion, garlic, dry white wine or chicken broth, dried sage, chicken broth, tomato paste

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pressurized flank steak with dressing

Pressurized Flank Steak With Dressing

Made with flank steak, sausage meat, apple, dried bread crumbs, onion, salt, fat, water

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for stuffed peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Made with water, cornstarch, tomato juice, pork sausage, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, salt and pepper, green bell peppers

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for summer vegetable risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Made with salt and pepper, half-and-half, broccoli, olive oil, onion, garlic, brown rice, chicken broth or vegetable broth, peas, asparagus

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cider apples with juniper berries

Cider Apples With Juniper Berries

Made with sugar, lemon peel, Golden Delicious apples, Red Gala or Rome apples, butter, juniper berries, apple cider, orange peel

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for italian risotto with asparagus

Italian Risotto With Asparagus

Made with fresh asparagus, onion, Italian Arborio rice, dry white wine, dried tomatoes in olive oil, chicken stock or vegetable broth, fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, olive...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tips with 7-up

Beef Tips With 7-Up

Made with onion, pepper, garlic powder or garlic salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, lemon-lime soda, beef consomme, vegetable oil, meat tenderizer, boneless beef chuck roast

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for canned chili

Canned Chili

Made with kidney beans, chili powder, paprika, ground beef, onion, fat, green bell pepper, tomatoes, salt

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken paprika

Chicken Paprika

Made with sour cream, water, chicken, salt, black pepper, paprika, flour, oil, chicken bouillon cubes

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for veal marengo

Veal Marengo

Made with black pepper, veal stew meat, oil, onion, garlic, water, chicken bouillon, white wine, tomatoes, parsley

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef stock

Beef Stock

Made with water, rosemary, fresh parsley, whole peppercorns, roasted standing beef rib roast, celery, onions, turnips, bay leaves

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for carrots oahu

Carrots Oahu

Made with carrots, salt, butter, pineapple juice, pineapple chunks

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond cod with peas

Almond Cod With Peas

Made with chicken broth or wine, cod fillets, parsley, garlic, fresh oregano, dry oregano, almonds, paprika, vegetable oil

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bbq ribs under pressure

Bbq Ribs Under Pressure

Made with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, beef ribs, sweet onion, marinade, liquid smoke, steak seasoning, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pressure-cooked vegetable stock

Pressure-Cooked Vegetable Stock

Made with assorted vegetables, water, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, dried sliced mushrooms, bay leaves, fresh parsley

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and vegetables with couscous

Chicken And Vegetables With Couscous

Made with couscous, chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, carrots, mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, zucchini

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy rice with vegetables

Creamy Rice With Vegetables

Made with parmesan cheese, dried Italian herbs, broccoli flowerets, olive oil, onion, rice, chicken or vegetable broth, carrots

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate cream cheesecake

Chocolate Cream Cheesecake

Made with whipped cream, water, graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, chocolate chips

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil soup with fennel and sun-dried tomato

Lentil Soup With Fennel And Sun-Dried Tomato

Made with fennel seed, black pepper, sea salt, olive oil, onions, garlic, lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, fennel bulb, water

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours




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