Pressure cooker cooking

[moosedog]

I just bought myself a new computerized pressure cooker and am looking forward to making some new recipes. Going to do Curry Coconut Chicken
on New Years Eve.
Never used one of these until this afternoon and I am amazed at how easy it can be.
Any one else out there have one of these? Recipes to share?

 

[Onomea]

Yeah, I have one. Instant Pot. I let my wife and sister pick the first thing I tried: Beef Bourguignonne.

Took me about six hours....

 

[yaktamer]

I received an Instant Pot for Christmas. Haven't tried it yet.

 

[SteveFi]

i like mine - tons of recipes online - i like making pulled pork with Dr Pepper as the cooking liquid

 

[paplinker]

We only use ours for one thing. Pot roast.

It really comes out well. Throw in some potatoes and carrots towards the end.

Thanks! Now I'm hungry.

 

[oneounceload]

My mom had your basic pressure cookers with a relief valve and a heavy interlocking lid. Did a great job on things like pot roast

 

[JayCeeNC]

My only recollection of a pressure cooker is my dad standing on a chair and cussing while he cleaned vegetable soup off the kitchen ceiling.
I've never owned one.

 

[histreenut]

My wife got one for Christmas. A Geek Chef, 8 quart, and shaped like an oval crockpot.
The first thing was a turkey breast. About 5 pounds & it was half frozen. When it came out after an hour-ish, the meat was falling off the bone and I couldn't slice it. Very tender.
Had a lentil soup last night. Took about 45 minutes from start to finish. Even the toddler ate it.
Had a chicken, broccoli, & bacon soup tonight. All the kiddos got seconds on it. Same time, about 45 minutes.
We're still learning but it seems to work well. Add ingredients, set timer, let it do it's thing. It does cut down on the cook time and with lots of kiddos, that's a good thing.
We are pleased so far.

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[oneounceload]

My wife got one for Christmas. A Geek Chef, 8 quart, and shaped like an oval crockpot.
The first thing was a turkey breast. About 5 pounds & it was half frozen. When it came out after an hour-ish, the meat was falling off the bone and I couldn't slice it. Very tender.
Had a lentil soup last night. Took about 45 minutes from start to finish. Even the toddler ate it.
Had a chicken, broccoli, & bacon soup tonight. All the kiddos got seconds on it. Same time, about 45 minutes.
We're still learning but it seems to work well. Add ingredients, set timer, let it do it's thing. It does cut down on the cook time and with lots of kiddos, that's a good thing.
We are pleased so far.

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Is this one that can also be used like a crockpot for low and slow all day cooking? Since I do the majority of the cooking, that might give me some new recipes and methods to try.

 

[histreenut]

Yes it can be used as a crockpot and you can also pull out the insert or "pot" like a crockpot. The insert is Teflon coated, but I am not sure how it will last with use. Never been a fan of teflon coated anything.
It has pre-sets for pretty much anything you want to cook. It has some settings we will probably never use but nice to have if we want to experiment. Found it on Amazon for less. We liked it as it was oval like a crockpot vs. being round.

Link:Geek Chef 8.5 qt. Oval Shape Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker in Silver | Bed Bath & Beyond

(That was longer than I thought... lol).

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[jbtrucker]

I don't have one but remember my moms big pressure cooker click clacking top of 1950's gas stove. Chicken and dumplings , stew or pot roast, my sister has it put away somewhere

 

[VaTom]

I have one. Pulled pork, sweet potatoes, green beans, beef roasts, use it all the time! Just used it to make black eyed peas. Any dried beans only take 25 minutes. Use chicken broth, finely chopped onion and celery, some side meat, salt and pepper is basic recipe I use for all tried beans! Enjoy

 

[MORSNO]

I make Hungarian Paprika Chicken in our pressure cooker quite often. Super easy to make and served over rice or noodles. We have a Fissler which is like a traditional cooker but without the old timebomb rocker weight on top mom had back in the day.

 

[moosedog]

Mine is also the Instant Pot. I'll be using it tomorrow.
I'm really looking forward to the beans and soup recipes.

 

[Funflyer]

Been using one for a few months now. Ours is an 8 quart with the non-stick coating and it's holding up well. Some of our favorites are cabbage with sausage made with V8 picante, orange chicken, beef pot roast, and pork tenderloin.

 

[Lee Barner]

I've still have the old fashioned kind. about the only thing I use it for is racoon. pressure cook it for about 20-30 minutes depending on the size, then roast it in the oven on 225. lee

 

[ACORN]

I bought one but wife isn’t interested in it. I thought being we both work we could whip up something healthy/hearty in less time but...... It may be going back.

 

[histreenut]

I bought one but wife isn’t interested in it. I thought being we both work we could whip up something healthy/hearty in less time but...... It may be going back.

I would try it on your night to cook. Probably after she sees the conveniences of using it, she will change her mind.

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[Maddog 521]

I still have the original type and it works just fine when I make Brazilian Beans. We really enjoy them.

 

[2ffat]

Just made chicken thighs in one of mine. We had several, both electric and manual. The newer the better as they are made much better than those made 20, 30, 40 or 50 years ago.

Here are a couple of good sites for recipes:
Hip Pressure Cooking
Pressure Cooking Today