Quick Cooker Cooking Guide - Pampered Chef

1 Quick CookerCooking GuideCooking TimesBeans & Legumes ..4 Grains & Rice ..5 Vegetables ..6 7 Meat & Poultry ..8 9 SidesBrown Rice Pilaf ..10 11 Root Vegetable Mash ..12 13 Multigrain Bread ..14 15 DessertsStrawberry Cheesecake ..36 37 Chocolate Pudding ..38 39 Main DishesChicken Teriyaki & Rice ..16 17 Cheddar Broccoli Risotto With Chicken ..18 19 Chicken Parmesan Pasta ..20 21 Carnitas ..22 23 Barbecue Root Beer Ribs ..24 25 Homemade Chili ..26 27 Beef Stew With Parmesan Polenta ..28 29 Pot Roast With Mashed Potatoes ..30 31 Red Lentil & Spinach Soup ..32 33 Citrus-Herb Salmon & Green Beans ..34 35 ContentsSafety TipWhen preparing and using your Quick Cooker , always follow the important safeguards and safety instructions sections of the use and care oven mitts or grips to lower the wire rack into the stainless steel inner pot.

2 Place the accessories into the wire cradle and lower onto the wire rack (pictured left).KeySome recipes use Quick Cooker accessories. Look for the icon to see what tools you need to make each Rack Ceramic Pot Springform PanBest Beans (Without Soaking) 1. Add 1 cup (250 mL) of pinto, black, or navy beans to the inner pot of the Quick Cooker . 2. Add 3 cups (750 mL) of water, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil. 3. Lock the lid, select the setting, and press . 4. When the timer is up, let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes, then press the steam-release button to release any remaining pressure. Press .5. Season with salt to Hard-Boiled Eggs 1. Place the wire rack into the inner pot of the Quick Cooker . 2. Add 1 cup (250 mL) of water to the inner pot and place 6 eggs on the wire Lock the lid and press the button.

3 Press the button and use the button to adjust the time to 12 minutes. Press . 4. When the timer is up, press . Press the steam-release button to manually release the pressure. Simple Salsa Chicken 1. Season 2 lbs. (1 kg) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of your favorite taco seasoning. 2. Place the chicken in the inner pot of the Quick Cooker and cover with 1 cup (250 mL) of chunky salsa. 3. Lock the lid, choose the setting, and press . 4. When the timer is up, press . Press the steam-release button to manually release the pressure. 5. Chop the chicken and serve in lettuce wraps or on tortillas with your favorite Easy Ways to Get StartedStart with a , try you re ready for a Quick dinner!Pick one or more of these easy recipes to get the hang of things!

4 Black beans25 minutesGreat Northern beans28 minutesLentils, green5 minutesBlack eyed peas15 minutesGreen or yellow split peas10 minutesNavy beans25 minutesChickpeas40 minutesKidney beans, red28 minutesPinto beans25 minutesBeans & Legumes1. Rinse and sort 1 cup (250 mL) of beans in cool water; Add the beans, 3 cups (750 mL) of water, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil to the inner pot of the Quick Lock the lid and select the setting. Adjust the time according to the chart below and press .4. When the timer is up, let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes, then press the steam release button to release any remaining pressure. Press .4 Grains & RiceGrainsWaterSettingTimeSteam Release MethodBarley, pearl2 cups (550 mL)25 minutesNatural, 10 minutesCouscous, Quick cook1 cups (375 mL)1 minutesManualCouscous, pearl1 cups (300 mL)2 minutesNatural, 10 minutesFarro1 cups (375 mL)12 minutesNatural, 10 minutesMillet2 cups (500 mL)8 minutesNatural, 10 minutesSteel-cut oats3 cups (800 mL)10 minutesNatural, 10 minutesQuinoa1 cups (375 mL)3 minutesManualWhite, long-grain1 cup (250 mL)4 minutesNatural, 10 minutesWhite, basmati1 cup (250 mL)4 minutesNatural, 10 minutesWhite, jasmine1 cup (250 mL)4 minutesNatural, 10 minutesBrown, long-grain1 cup (250 mL)15 minutesNatural, 10 minutesBrown, jasmine1 cup (250 mL)15 minutesNatural, 10 minutesBrown, basmati1 cup (250 mL)

5 15 minutesNatural, 10 minutes1. Rinse 1 cup (250 mL) of grains in cool water; Add the grains, water, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil to the inner pot of the Quick Lock the lid and choose the setting indicated in the chart . Adjust the time according to the chart below and press .4. When the timer is up, release the steam using the method shown in the chart below. 5 VegetablesThe Quick Cooker can steam fresh vegetables in a fraction of the time you d spend using other methods. Because it s so effective, we don t recommend Cooking tender vegetables like peas, asparagus, or summer Add at least 1 cup (250 mL) of water to the inner pot of the Quick Prepare the vegetables and cook according to the chart When the timer is up, press . Press the steam release button to manually release the a bleQuantityPrepSteam Rack(Ye s/No)TimeAcorn squash1 squash, approximately 1 lbs.

6 (700 g)Cut into quarters (with skin on)Yes10 minutesArtichokes3 largeTrim stems and remove tops of leavesYes25 minutesBeets1 lb. (450 g), or 1 largePeel and cut into 1" ( cm) piecesNo10 minutesBroccoli1 bunch, approximately 1 lbs. (700 g)Cut into 2" (5 cm) piecesNo1 minuteBrussels sprouts, whole1 lb. (450 g)TrimNo4 minutes6 Veget a bleQuantityPrepSteam Rack(Ye s/No)TimeButternut squash1 squash, approximately 1 lbs. (700 g) Cut in half lengthwise and remove seedsPeel and cut into 1" ( cm) piecesYesNo13 minutes5 minutesCabbage1 head, approximately 2 lbs. ( kg)Cut into 8 wedges, keeping core minutesCarrot1 lb. (450 g)Peel and cut into 2" (5 cm) piecesNo4 minutesCauliflower1 head, approximately 2 lbs. (1 kg)Cut into 2" (5 cm) piecesNo1 minutePotatoes, russet, red, or golden2 lbs.

7 (1 kg)Peel (optional) and cut into 1" ( cm) piecesNo5 minutesSpaghetti squash1 lb. (450 g)Cut in half lengthwise and remove seedsYes12 minutesSweet potatoes2 lbs. (1 kg)Peel (optional) and cut into 1" ( cm) piecesNo4 minutes7 MeatWei g htFresh Cook Time*Frozen Cook Time*Beef Setting: Beef, ground1 2 lbs. ( 1 kg)8 10 minutes12 14 minutesBeef, stew meat1 2 lbs. ( 1 kg)30 35 minutes60 75 minutesBeef brisket, whole3 4 lbs. ( 2 kg)50 60 minutes80 90 minutesBeef chuck roast, whole3 4 lbs. ( 2 kg)50 60 minutes85 95 minutesBeef, ribs2 3 lbs. (1 kg)35 40 minutes60 75 minutesPork Setting: Pork tenderloin, whole2 3 lbs. (1 kg)16 18 minutes30 35 minutesPork shoulder, whole3 4 lbs. ( 2 kg)80 90 minutes110 120 minutesPork shoulder, cut3 4 lbs. ( 2 kg)35 40 minutes65 75 minutesPork ribs3 4 lbs.

8 ( 2 kg)35 40 minutes65 75 minutesPork sausage links1 2 lbs. ( 1 kg)4 6 minutes6 8 minutesMeat & PoultryTip: To make it easier to cook frozen meat in the Quick Cooker , we recommend removing it from the original packaging and freezing it in a resealable plastic bag in a single layer. This will make it easier to remove meat from the packaging before Add at least 1 cup (250 mL) of water, broth, or sauce to the inner pot of the Quick Remove meat from packaging and add the meat to the inner pot. Lock the lid and choose the setting indicated in the chart . Adjust the time according to the chart and press .3. When the timer is up, press . Press the steam release button to manually release the pressure.* The times listed are recommendations and may vary based on the amount and thickness of the food being cooked.

9 If you are Cooking very thick cuts of meat, additional time may be g htFresh Cook Time*Frozen Cook Time*Chicken Setting: Chicken, whole4 5 lbs. (2 kg)25 30 minutes40 45 minutesChicken breast, bone-in2 4 lbs. (1 2 kg)12 15 minutes25 30 minutesChicken legs, bone-in2 3 lbs. (1 kg)4 6 minutes8 10 minutesChicken thighs, bone-in2 3 lbs. (1 kg)10 12 minutes16 20 minutesChicken breasts, boneless2 4 lbs. (1 2 kg)6 10 minutes8 12 minutesChicken thighs, boneless2 4 lbs. (1 2 kg)4 6 minutes6 8 minutesChicken tenderloins2 4 lbs. (1 2 kg)4 6 minutes6 8 minutesTurkey Setting: Turkey, ground1 2 lbs. ( 1 kg)6 8 minutes12 14 minutesTurkey legs2 3 lbs. (1 kg)18 20 minutes25 30 minutesTurkey thighs, bone-in2 3 lbs. (1 kg)30 35 minutes50 60 minutesTurkey breast, bone-in4 6 lbs.

10 (2 3 kg)45 50 minutes75 80 minutes9 Directions1. Set the Quick Cooker to and press . Heat the oil for 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.* Press .2. Add the water, rice, carrot, and salt. Lock the lid and select the setting. Adjust the time to 23 minutes and press .3. When the timer is up, let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes, then press the steam release button to release any remaining pressure. Press .4. Stir in the cranberries, almonds, and parsley just before serving.*Brown Rice PilafIngredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 cups (375 mL) water 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked long grain brown rice, rinsed 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped tsp (2 mL) salt cup (50 mL) dried cranberries cup (50 mL) roasted almonds, coarsely chopped cup (50 mL) fresh parsley, nutrients per serving ( cup/125 mL serving): Calories 180, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 2 g, Protein 4 g7 Servings10 mins Prep Time TOTAL TIME45 minsSafety Tip: * The stainless steel inner pot will be hot during and after Cooking .