Fagor Splendid Pressure Cooker: Difference between revisions
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==Note== | ==Note== | ||
This is a set of two pots,one 4 quart and one 6 quart, | This is a set of two pots,one 4 quart and one 6 quart, plus a single lid that fits either of them. Obviously, the smaller pot should be used when cooking smaller quantities of food. | ||
This has safety features, but as with all equipment, nothing is foolproof. | This has safety features, but as with all equipment, nothing is foolproof. | ||
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==Use== | ==Use== | ||
# Make sure the gasket is clean. Lube it with a film of cooking oil. | |||
# If cooking something in a container inside the pot (canning, for example), load the pot with something to prevent the food/jars/whatever from contacting the bottom. Canning rings, stones, aluminum foil balls, etc might all work. Load with at least 1 cup of water. | # If cooking something in a container inside the pot (canning, for example), load the pot with something to prevent the food/jars/whatever from contacting the bottom. Canning rings, stones, aluminum foil balls, etc might all work. Load with at least 1 cup of water. | ||
# Fill pot up to 2/3 full, '''no more'''. If cooking something that could foam up, like pasta, go no more than halfway to the top. | # Fill pot up to 2/3 full, '''no more'''. If cooking something that could foam up, like pasta, go no more than halfway to the top. | ||
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# When done, empty, put rings/whatever back, wash the pot, or at least rinse it. | # When done, empty, put rings/whatever back, wash the pot, or at least rinse it. | ||
==External links== | |||
[[:File:FagorExpressPressureCookerManual.pdf|Manual from the manufacturer's site.]] | [[:File:FagorExpressPressureCookerManual.pdf|Manual from the manufacturer's site.]] | ||
Excellent blog with pressure cooker information and recipes. | Excellent blog with pressure cooker information and recipes. | ||
[https://www.hippressurecooking.com/] | [https://www.hippressurecooking.com/] | ||
Laura Pazzaglia's (the lady who writes the blog) cookbook [https://www.amazon.com/Hip-Pressure-Cooking-Fresh-Flavorful/dp/1250026377/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1490238300&sr=1-1&keywords=laura+pazzaglia+instant+pot]. Also available at the Chicago Public Library [https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/search?&t=author&search_category=author&q=laura%20pazzaglia] | |||
