PC HELP

[DizzyGirl]

Hally sorry I got busy at work.

There is a lottle dot near the pressure valve switch. The pressure valve should be turned to that.

I Saute and brown without the lid on. There is no timer when sauteing (well I could find one).

Once it has cooked it will go to keep warm mode and release pressure. Otherwise carefully move the knob to release pressure. Use tongs or oven mits so you don't get burnt.

The first meal I made (a casserole),  I just chucked it all in and set for 30 minutes. I didn't brown or saute and it was fine. Like the slow cooker.

[Halex]

Thanks DG, cooked in 14 mins after the browning. So quick & so tender.

 

[Wonder]

Hally, I find it's exactly the same as the slow cooker regards browning. I you are happy to not brown your meat first then just chuck it all in, if you like browning and then deglazing the pan which is my preference for both the slow and PC then you can just do it before closing the lid and setting to pressure cook. I was never a huge fan of slow cooked meat but find the meat in the PC the same as cooking in my le crueset for 3 hours, the only difference is the amount of liquid you need to add.

[Halex]

Thanks wonder, just have the Risotto bolongnaise on.

Takes 12 mins?

The down side you cant add to it, I forgot to ut the tomato paste in, but should still be OK I hope. There did seem to be a lot of liquid going into the pc.

Exciting stuff

[Halex]

Another thing its on & steam is coming out but its still on 12 mins, i swt it at least 2 mins ago

[goldfish]

I admire your efforts, Halex . . . I've been wondering about getting a PC . . . but you're not helping . .
btw your first effort looks really great!! Is that for dinner tonight?

[obbie]

watch the shopping thread for goldfish, soon a new PC...

actually, when you get used to it, there great. I love mine..

[Katiej]

I have a different brand to yours (I have a Tefal), but I'm guessing they work similar.

Any browning or saute I do, it's without the lid and without the timer.  Just like a pot on the stove.

When your using the PC function, the lid has to be locked in place and the valve shut.
The PC has to come to pressure before the time will start counting down.  You've set it for 12 minutes, so it might take a few minutes to get to pressure, then once its ready it will start the 12 minutes pressure cooking and the timing will count down (mine has a little red light that flashes when it is coming to pressure and once it started the red light stops flashing and is solid).  

I think the amount of liquid in the PC, determines how like it takes to actually get to pressure.
Mine does release some steam on it's own sometimes.

Hope this helps  

[Halex]

Goldfish, my first dish is really tender & tasty. Took 14 mins to cook. Its dinner tonight along with dish no. 2.

I think maybe the time starts when the pc gets to the right pressure or heat as the clock is going down now. Is that right girls?

TM I was the same, couldnt get blades out, took me a while to get used to it.

This risotto should  be good too. It will be finished soon.

[goldfish]

watch the shopping thread for goldfish, soon a new PC...

[Halex]

The risotto is done, ts very soupy, so its in the thermoserver to thicken I hope.

How was yours wonder?

H

[Halex]

[Wonder]

Sorry Hally, didn't see this and forgot that i took some of the liquid out thinking it was my mistake when adding the stock. I did write on my recipe to reduce the stock amount by 2 cups.

[Halex]

If ts still too soupy I will reduce it on the  stove.

 

[EmeraldSue]

Well done H! Welcome to the PC admiration society
I always brown my meat first, as I think it improves the flavour, but if you are used just bunging it in together, just keep on doing that way.
You are right about the timing. I have a stovetop PC, and I only set the timer once it has come to pressure.
Enjoy your dinner.