Avalon Bay Electric Pressure Cooker Product Guide
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A Guide to Pressure Cooking
Pressure Cookers have been around for years and have become popular again due to greater work
commitments and busier schedules. By using steam under pressure, temperature is produced which is
considerably greater than a conventional oven. This ensures decreased cooking times without sacrificing
the great taste and flavor. Aside from these great benefits, Pressure Cookers also ensure vegetables
retain more vitamins and minerals.
Handy Tips
Far less liquid is needed than for traditional cooking methods.
Never exceed the maximum fill amount of the pressure cooker - 4/5 high on your pot.
If starting with cold food, it will take longer for the pressure count down timer to start.
When the cooking time is complete and quick pressure release is required, make sure you turn
the valve to exhaust immediately; otherwise foods will continue to cook and may overcook.
Use the High Pressure setting when cooking meat.
When cooking just vegetables or beans use the Low Pressure setting.
The general rule is that you use half the liquid used in slow cooking recipes. You may need to play with
your recipe to get it right.
Cooking Times
Cooking times may vary slightly due to your out of meat and whether you have either chunks, slices etc.
Use the table on the next page as a guide. Please note that these times are approximations and can vary
depending on ingredients and quantities.
Suitable Meat Cuts for Pressure Cooking
Food
Cooking Time in Minutes
Pressure function
Chicken - whole / breast / thighs / leg
24-28/5-6/9-12/8-10
High pressure
Beef - pot roast / shanks / stew
35-40/25-30/10-14
High pressure
Lamb - shanks / shoulder
25-30/20-25
High pressure
Veal - shoulder / osso bucco
10 per shoulder/4O
High pressure
Pork - chops / ribs / roast
9-11 [18-22 / 40
High pressure
Vegetables - broccoli / potatoes / beans / carrots
3-4 / 6-8 / 2-3 / 4-5
High pressure
Rice - Arborio / white / soaked beans / lentils
6-8 / 7-8 / 28-35 / 6-8
High pressure
Traditional recipe times
Pressure recipe times
15 - 30 minutes
7 - 15 minutes
60 minutes
15 - 25 minutes
3 hours 25
40 minutes