Presto 1241 Slow Cooker User Manual


 
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dry beans and peas
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froth and foam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, it is necessary to use the
following cautions when pressure cooking dry beans and peas:
(1) Never ll the cooker over the ½ full line (this includes beans, ingredients, and water).
(2) Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking.
(3) Allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
SOAKING BEANS AND PEAS — 
eyed peas, for even cooking and to remove water-soluble, gas-producing starches. Soaking can be done using the
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Traditional method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Soak 4 to 8 hours. Drain.
Quick method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Bring beans to a boil and boil for
2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain.
COOKING BEANS AND PEAS — After soaking, rinse beans and remove any loose skins. Place beans in pressure
cooker. Add fresh water to just cover the beans and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Close cover securely. Place pressure
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After cooking is complete, allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½
FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
DRY BEANS AND PEAS TIMETABLE
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according to information above. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable
oil to cooking liquid. DO NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS.
FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
1
2
FULL!
COOKING TIME
BEANS AND PEAS (MINUTES)
Adzuki 1 – 3
Anasazi 1 – 3
Black beans 2 – 4
Black-eyed peas 2 – 4*
+ Chickpeas (garbanzo) 7 – 10
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 
Lentils (brown, green) 3 – 5*
+ Lima beans (large) 0 – 1
+ Lima beans (baby) 1 – 3
 
Peas (whole yellow, green) 6 – 9
Pinto beans 3 – 6
Red beans 3 – 6
Soy beans (beige) 8 – 11
* cooking time is for unsoaked beans
+ add
1
2
to 1 teaspoon salt to soaking and cooking water to
keep bean skins intact.