Pressure Cooking Fresh Green Beans and New Potatoes 

EASY AS 1-2-3

• fresh whole green beans
• red potatoes, 1-inch in diameter or cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 cup water
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole
• 2 teaspoons bacon drippings or olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

The amount of vegetables does not change the cooking time.  However,
DO NOT fill the pressure cooker over 2/3 full!

When mixing our vegetables, it’s good to use the cooking rack to keep them out of the cooking liquid. Each vegetable will retain its own distinctive flavor and appearance.  If you wish to blend the flavors, omit the rack and place them in the cooking liquid.

Pour 1 cup water into cooker.  Place the remaining ingredients in cooker, with or without rack.  Close cover securely.  Place pressure regulator on vent pipe.  Using a medium to high heat setting, heat the pressure cooker until the pressure regulator attains a gentle rocking motion.

NOTE: The air vent/cover lock may move up and down a few times when cooking first begins.  Steam will be noticeable.  This is normal.  Air is being vented out of the cooker.  Once the cooker has sealed, the air vent/cover lock will rise up and remain in the up position until pressure is released.  The overpressure plug will rise slightly and seal as well.

Cooking time begins when the pressure regulator begins to rock gently.  Gradually lower the heat as necessary to maintain a slow steady rocking motion and COOK FOR 4 MINUTES. CAREFULLY lift pressure cooker to remove from burner and place in kitchen sink.  Cool the pressure cooker under running water faucet  until pressure is completely reduced.  Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped.

If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the cooker.  Continue to cool until air vent/cover lock drops.

Remove the pressure regulator BEFORE opening the cover.  Lift the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you.  If the cover turns hard, there still may be some pressure in the cooker.  Do not force the cover off. Continue to cool the cooker until steam no longer is escaping from the vent pipe, the air vent/cover lock has dropped, and the cover turns easily.

Food is ready to serve.