Hi. Can you cook meat then add vegetables later (for stew etc) ? We do this with our stove top PC. Just wondering about the time to release pressure?
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The cookbook that comes with the pc has the beef and onion, after browning, cooking at high pressure for 15 minutes. Emeril then uses the quick release to add root veggies and green beans, pressure for another 8 minutes. Quick release and add peas/mushrooms at pressure for 3 minutes. I brown the stew beef/onions with the browning setting. I add all the veggies and liquid set at high for 20 minutes. I have not needed to cook the meat under pressure prior to adding the veggies. I do not use giant chunks of meat, if I did I would probably cook it under pressure before adding the veggies.
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yes, you can cook meat and add vegetables later. Shorten the cooking time of the meat in proportion to the size, weight and type of meat you are cooking. I have found that if I turn the cooker completely off rather than letting it cycle to "keep warm" that it drops steam pressure faster and you can remove lid sooner. When adding vegetables, make sure you have enough liquid in the cooker; if needed, you could add a little chicken or beef broth to enhance the flavor and provide the necessary liquid. Since most vegetables cook quickly under steam I would not cook them more than 15 minutes or everything will fall apart, meat included.Hope this helps. yes, you can cook meat and add vegetables later. Shorten the cooking time of the meat in proportion to the size, weight and type of meat you are cooking. I have found that if I turn the cooker completely off rather than letting it cycle to "keep warm" that it drops steam pressure faster and you can remove lid sooner. When adding vegetables, make sure you have enough liquid in the cooker; if needed, you could add a little chicken or beef broth to enhance the flavor and provide the necessary liquid. Since most vegetables cook quickly under steam I would not cook them more than 15... » Read More yes, you can cook meat and add vegetables later. Shorten the cooking time of the meat in proportion to the size, weight and type of meat you are cooking. I have found that if I turn the cooker completely off rather than letting it cycle to "keep warm" that it drops steam pressure faster and you can remove lid sooner. When adding vegetables, make sure you have enough liquid in the cooker; if needed, you could add a little chicken or beef broth to enhance the flavor and provide the necessary liquid. Since most vegetables cook quickly under steam I would not cook them more than 15 minutes or everything will fall apart, meat included.Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I haven't done it but I see no reason not to. You may have to adjust your timing and add veggies last sine they take less time to cook. Hope it will wok out for you
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it is a thing of great beauty my pressure cooker!you can,you need some liquid or stock.i use a few carrots to lift the meat off the bottom of the pan.
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I have never "cooked" anything, only heat precooked meals. The best meals are those that are moist since the heat is distributed better. I imagine one could actually cook with the hot logic or even steam veggies with a bit of water added.
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Good question, Raymond. Perhaps I don't need to think of it in terms of the way I think of a traditional rice cooker. FYI for the masses - Cuisinart returned my phone call to let me know that I should *not* use the pressure cooker for full-day rice cooking. As said, though, it's a moot point!
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I put everything together. The only thing you have to make sure of is the time needed to steam each veggie. You might want to steam some separately and then put everything together. Enjoy !
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You can steam vegetables while you make rice, by using the vegetable steamer. As for meat...if you mean, "Can I cook meat in the rice", then yes, but consider the size of the meat and the cooking time. I love to do stews and what not in this, using the "slow cook" selection. I also do one pot rice dishes.
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This is a low pressure steamer. Of course, it depends on what you're cooking but I would cut your time down by about a half. We do a low country boil in ours and what we cook, we add in stages. So....you start with your denser foods and then as time passes, you open it and add the foods that cook more quickly. For example, we add the shrimp at the very end, when the chicken and sausage and corn and potatoes are done. Or, we start with corn on the cob and crab legs and bring it back up to steam, steam 15 min. and then add the shrimp and take it off the heat. Hope that helps.
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Throw this crap away before you hurt yourself or family members. Obviously, you used it before and now need parts. You may not be that lucky this time. Throw it away or use it alternately to cook with and not as a pressure cooker. Good Luck..
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I've not consider cooking meat, but if there is liquid involved with the cooking, there's no reason why you couldn't. I've cooked steamed vegetables, rice and pasta.
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It can pressure cook some other foods. Beans are done well in this machine. Soup is fun to make in a rice cooker. If you are asking if there is a function on the menu for meat, the answer is no. If you are asking if people do it or its possible, the answer is yes. I hope this helps.
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You can warm up soup. Steam vegetables, including baked potatoes, however, you are going to have to monitor the water level and the time you need to steam a potato. I have never tried it but there are times listed on the cookbook, or you can search on line for how long that would take. It also has a slow-cooker option if you want to use it to make traditional slow-cooker recipes. It is not just for white rice. I have made Spanish rice, rice and beans, etc. The delay function allows me to have steel-cut oat in the morning by leaving everything ready the night before. I hope this answered your question and gave you some new options. You can warm up soup. Steam vegetables, including baked potatoes, however, you are going to have to monitor the water level and the time you need to steam a potato. I have never tried it but there are times listed on the cookbook, or you can search on line for how long that would take. It also has a slow-cooker option if you want to use it to make traditional slow-cooker recipes. It is not just for white rice. I have made Spanish rice, rice and beans, etc. The delay function allows me to have steel-cut oat in the morning by leaving everything ready the night before. I hope this answered... » Read More You can warm up soup. Steam vegetables, including baked potatoes, however, you are going to have to monitor the water level and the time you need to steam a potato. I have never tried it but there are times listed on the cookbook, or you can search on line for how long that would take. It also has a slow-cooker option if you want to use it to make traditional slow-cooker recipes. It is not just for white rice. I have made Spanish rice, rice and beans, etc. The delay function allows me to have steel-cut oat in the morning by leaving everything ready the night before. I hope this answered your question and gave you some new options. « Show Less
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Yes, you can adjust time for any cooking, like stew, poultry, vegi...I love mine very much, save me a lot of time.
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Personally, my favorite is sautéing in white onion, garlic, cilantro or basil. Cook potatoes, carrots & celery and drain. Add to sautéed pan, mix while on low heat. Delicious!!!!
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It's been recommended using a pressure cooker to can vegetables and meats. I would call your local extension center and ask their advise. But I agree with the commend below that freezing vegetables (after blanching) is the best way to preserve the nutritional value of vegetables you want to put up. This type of canner is best for fruits and jams/jellies.
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Sorry it took so long to respond...been busy with xmas. Anyway it is very easy to steam vegetables in this steamer. You put about 1 inch of water in the bottom pan. Say you are cooking broccoli, cut the broccoli into sizes that you want to eat. Then put the veggies in the top portion, cover then you cook the stuff on a high heat until it steams. Depending on how firm you like your veggies is how long you cook it for. I would only boil the water for a few minutes then turn off the heat. The veggies will keep cooking until you take the broccoli out off the steamer. Just check them and serve them when it reaches the point that you like the firmness. Other vegetables will take different times like carrots will take longer. I love steamed veggies cooked this way. Just experiment with it if you buy one. It is a great buy and the best way to cook vegetables. Good luck, Ted Terrebonne
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Prior to putting basket into pot I sometimes put my vegetables in first. Then I lower basket into pot and add remaining items. Works for me all the time.