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Pr essu r e Canner and Cooker V isit us on the web at www .GoPr esto.com I n s tr u c tio n s an d R eci p e s © 2012 National Presto Industries, Inc. T AB L E O F C O NTENT S Important Safeguards ................................................................................ 2 Getting Acquainted ..................................................[...]

2 This is a Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS T o reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury o[...]

3 1. PRESSURE DIAL GAUGE The pressure dial gauge registers pressure in pounds (per square inch) or PSI. The pointer moves around the dial indicating the pressure within the unit. Pressure can be controlled and maintained by adjusting the heat setting on your stove. NOTE:  ThePressure DialGaugecan befound[...]

4  5. Attach the dialgauge to the cannercover by rst removing thenut, metal washer ,and white compression gasket from the threaded end of the dial gauge. Then, turn the cover upside down and starting from the bottom, insert the threaded end of the dial gauge up through the hole in th[...]

5 H O W TO P R ES SU R E C A N F OO DS IMPOR T AN T : Read car efully . Do not attempt to use your canner befor e reading these instructions. Follow these step-by-step instructions for pressure canning in your canner . Prepare food according tothedirectionsinspecicrecipe. 1. Be sure your canner is thoroughly cleaned and working pr[...]

6 necessary to bring pressure to the cor rect setting and begin processing coun tdown from the beginning for the full amount of time.   Helpful Hint: T o more easily maintain pressure, it may be benecial to reduce the heat when the dial gauge registers 1½ to 2 pounds [...]

7 ❖ It is not necessary for the liquid on canned meats to congeal. The liquid will congeal only when there is a largeamount of gelatin from cartilage or connective tissue present. ❖ The loss of color from beets, during canning, is usually due to the variety of beets used[...]

8 sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. Replace the sealing ring and overpressure plug at least every three years. Failure to follow these instructions could result in bodily injury or property damage. 10. If the canner body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a screwdriver . 1 1. If leakage of moisture or stea[...]

9 Heat sugar with water or juice until sugar is dissolved. Add fruit and cook until heated through. Pack fruit into clean Mason jars to within ½-inchof top of jar . Cover withhot liquid leaving ½-inchheadspace.The liquid may be syrup,fruit juice, or plainwater .For steps on?[...]

10 BERRIES (EXCEPT STRA WBERRIES) W ashrmberriescarefully ,removingcapsandstems.Heatberriesinboilingwaterfor30secondsanddrain.Packhotberriesinclean, hotMasonjars,leaving½-inchheadspace.Coverwithboilingsyruporwater ,leaving½-inchheadsp[...]

11 TOMA TOES—WHOLE OR HAL VED (packed raw without added liquid) W ash medium, smooth, rm, ripe tomatoes. Loosen skins by dipping tomatoes 1 minute in boiling water,then in cold water . Peel and remove core. Leave whole or halve. Add 2 tablespoons of[...]

12 When pressure canning at altitudes of 2,000 feet orbelow , process according to specic recipe. Whencanning at higher altitudes, process according to the following chart. Altitude and Pressur e Chart for Canning V egetables Altitude Pounds of Pressure for Pints and Quarts 2,001?[...]

13 CARROTS W ash thoroughly and scrape young, tender carrots. Carrots may be left whole, sliced, or diced. Raw Pack: Pack raw carrots tightly in clean, hot Mason jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Hot Pack: Cover carrots with boiling water , bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Pack hot carrots in clean, hot Mason jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Cove[...]

14 HotPack: Small peppers may be left whole. Large peppers may be quartered. Pack peppers loosely in clean, hot Mason jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Cover with boiling water , leaving 1-inch headspace. Adjust jar lids. Process at 11 pounds of pressure – Pints?[...]

15 CANNING RECIPES: MEA T CUT -UP MEA T (strips, cubes, or chunks) Bear , Beef, Pork, Lamb, V eal, and V enison Removeexcessfat.Soak strong-avoredwildmeats for1hourin brinewatercontaining1 tablespoonofsalt perquartofwater .Rinse. Remove large bones and cut into desired pieces. [...]

16 P R ES S U R E C A N N I NG FI S H A N D S EA F OO D Pressur e canning is the only safe method for canning sh and seafood. Only fresh sh should be cannedand these shouldbe bled andthoroughly cleaned ofall visceraand membranes whencaught, or assoon as possible. Ca[...]

17 CHICKEN STOCK Place large carcass bones in stockpot, add enough water to cover bones. Cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until meat can be easily removed from bones. Remove bones. Cool broth; skim off and discard fat. Remove bits of meat from bones and add to broth, if desired. Reheat broth to boiling. Fill jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Adju[...]

18 BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 4 pounds 4- to 6-inch cucumbers, cut into slices 2 pounds onions, thinly sliced (about 8 small) ⅓ cup canning salt 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons mustard seed 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons celery seed 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon peppercorns 3 cups vinegar , 5% acidity Combinecucumberandonionslicesin a[...]

19 3-quartwaterline ⅔ Fill Line ½ Fill Line Fig. Q 5. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Heat canner until pressure dial gauge registers 15 pounds pressure. A relatively high heat setting is necessary for most range burners. Cooking time begins when pressure gauge registers 15 pounds pressure. Adjust heat to maintain 15 pounds pressure[...]

20 4. Always fully close the pressur e canner . — The canner is fully closed when the cover handles are directly above the body handles. Y our pressure canner has specially designed lugs on the cover and body which lock the cover in place when the canner is fully closed. However , if the canner is not fully closed, the [...]

21 The following recipes were written for fresh or completely thawed meats. T o cook frozen meats, thaw half an hour or more, just enough so that the meat will have contact with the bottom of the canner and sear crispy brown. Then increase the cooking times given in the recipes. Frozen beef, veal, and lamb should be cooked 25 minutes per pound — [...]

22 CORNED BEEF 12 lbs. corned beef 4 cups water 3 cloves garlic 3 bay leaves Cut garlic cloves in small pieces and insert in beef with a sharp knife. Place meat and water in canner . Add bay leaves. Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 40-50 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure. Let pressure drop of its own accord. 20-24 s[...]

23 LEG OF LAMB 2 legs of lamb, 5-lbs. each 3 tablespoons cooking oil Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water Heat canner , add oil, and brown lamb. Add salt, pepper , garlic, and water . Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 50 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure. Let pressure drop of its own accord. 20-24 ser[...]

24 DO NOT FILL CANNER OVER ⅔ FULL! These recipes are intended for pressure cooking and should not be canned. COOKING RECIPES: ENTREES SP AGHETTI MEA T SAUCE 6 lbs. ground beef 4 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chopped celery 2 green peppers, diced 1 tablespoon salt, or as desir ed 3 12-ounce cans tomato paste 3 quarts tomato juice [...]

25 PORK CHOPS WITH VEGET ABLES 3 tablespoons cooking oil 15 pork chops, ¾ inch thick Salt and pepper 2 cups water 15 potatoes 15 carrots Heat canner , add oil, and brown pork chops on both sides. Season with salt and pepper . Add water , potatoes, and carrots. Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 10 to 12 MINUTES a[...]

26 CHICKEN IMPERIAL 9 lbs. chicken, cut into serving pieces ¼ cup cooking oil 1 tablespoon salt, or as desir ed 1 teaspoon pepper ½ cup minced onion 1 cup slivered almonds 4 4-ounce cans mushrooms 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 cup hot water 1 cup white wine Heat canner , add oil, and brown chicken. Season with salt and?[...]

27 P R ES S U R E COO K I N G DR Y B EANS AN D P EAS Thepressurecanner isidealfor preparingdrybeans andpeasquickly . However , drybeansand peashavea tendencytofroth andfoam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Ther efore, it is necessary to use the[...]

28 SA VOR Y WHITE BEANS 4 cups navy beans 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups sliced carrots 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 small bay leaves ¾ teaspoon thyme ½ teaspoon rosemary ½ teaspoon black pepper Salt, as desired Soak beans according to instructions on page 27. Drainand?[...]

29 CLAM CHOWDER 1 lb. salt pork, cubed 6 cups water 4 onions, minced 12 cups diced potatoes 4 cups corn Salt and pepper * * * * * * 4 quarts clams, minced 4 quarts hot milk ½ cup butter Heat canner and brown salt pork. Add water , vegetables, salt, and pepper . Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 5 MINUTES at 15 p[...]

30 ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING 1 cup sifted all purpose our 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ cup raisins ½ cup currants ½ cup chopped nuts 1 egg ½ cup sugar ½ cup ground suet ⅓ cup milk 3 quarts water Siftour with bakingpowder ,sal[...]

31 R ECI P E I N D EX PRESSURE CANNING RECIPES FRUITS AND TOMA TOES ....... 8 Apples ........................ 9 Applesauce .................... 9 Apricots ...................... 9 Berries ...................... 10 Cherries ..................... 10 Peaches ..................... 10 Pears ........................ 10 Plums ....................... 10 Rh[...]

32 S ER V I CE AN D P A R T S I N F O R M A T I ON If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto ® canner or need parts for your canner, contact us by any of these methods: • Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central T ime) • Email us through our website at www .GoPresto.com/conta[...]