10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes for New Owners have been hand picked by me, This Old Gal, to get you started on your Pressure Cooking journey.
I hope you had a fabulous Chankkah and Christmas. If you have come to this page, you probably got a brand new Power Pressure Cooker XL for Chanukkah or Christmas! Congratulations. You will love this Pressure Cooker. I am so thrilled to share some wonderful and easy beginner recipes with you. You may be a bit intimated and maybe a little scared to use a Pressure Cooker. You probably got a great deal. But now, you are a bit intimated and maybe a little scared to use a Pressure Cooker. The Power Pressure Cooker XL for New Owners is not your grandmothers stove top pressure cooker.
It is nothing like the old Stove Top Pressure Cookers. The Power Pressure Cooker XL is safe and easy to use. Power Pressure Cooker XL has safety features built in. You cannot open the Power Pressure Cooker XL, unless all pressure has been released!
Here are 10 Very Easy Power Pressure Cooker Recipes that I have hand picked for you, to get you started with your new Power Pressure Cooker.
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1. Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs
My Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs recipe is called “Easy,” for a reason. Forget the numbers game and learn the easy method.
2. Pressure Cooker Italian Drip Beef French Dip
Pressure Cooker Italian Drip Beef French Dip is wonderful for large parties, as the meat can be made in advance.
3. Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad
Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad is quick, easy and ready in less than 30 minutes. My secret ingredient makes this the best Potato Salad around
4. Pressure Cooker Russian Chicken with Rice
Pressure Cooker Russian Chicken is a sweet and tangy, juicy chicken dish that is ready in less than 30 minutes. It is a great freezer meal.
5. Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice is a one pot recipe for making great tacos, burritos, salads and more.
5a. Mr Yoshidas Chicken Rice
Pressure Cooker Mr Yoshidas Chicken Rice is a quicker version of my Pressure Cooker One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe for moms and dads on the go.
6. Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs
Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs are reminiscent of all those fabulous pushcart street Hotdog vendors in New York City.
7. Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Bacon Topping
This Creamy Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese is fully loaded with a Crispy Bacon Garlic Breadcrumb Topping, is comfort food at its best.
8. Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Italian Soup)
Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Italian Soup) tastes just like the famous soup you get at the restaurant, but is on your table in less than 30 minutes.
9. Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs can be on your table in less than one hour!
10. Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake
This Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake is inspired by Lindy’s Restaurant in New York, known for their famous Cheesecake. This will blow your mind. Really it will!
There are hundreds of more recipes on my site, so take a look around. I hope this 10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes for New Owners article will be helpful to you!
Now that your mouth is watering, take a breath, relax and unpack your Power Pressure Cooker XL.
But wait, before you go, you’ll need a few accessories to go with your new Power Pressure Cooker. Check out my page of Recommended Accessories. The Cheesecake Pan, Steamer Basket and Custom Pressure Cooker Cover, are must haves!
Your Cooking Pot must always be inside your Power Pressure Cooker XL casing. Do not pour anything into your Power Pressure Cooker XL, without the Cooking Pot in place. The condensation collector gets attached to the upper back side of your Power Pressure Cooker XL. It snaps into place.
The first thing to do is a “Water Test.” Basically, this Water Test is just to show you how your Power Pressure Cooker XL works, so that you feel confident in making your first recipe. Add two cups of water to your Power Pressure Cooker XL cooking pot. Check your lid to make sure your Silicone Gasket is in place. That is the clear round ring that fits snugly inside your lid, around the silver disk. Place the lid on your Power Pressure Cooker XL and line up the arrows. Turn the lid to the right, until it locks in place. Close the Pressure Valve on the lid. It toggles back and forth and is supposed to be loose.
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Press the Meat Button on the front of your Power Pressure Cooker XL and then adjust the timer until it says 5 minutes. That’s it. In a few minutes, the silver pin will rise, letting you know that your Power Pressure Cooker XL is up to pressure. Your Power Pressure Cooker XL will go from “On,” to 5 and count down. Once the time has reached 0, you will hear a Beep. Do nothing. The pressure will start to release on its own. This is called Natural Pressure Release (“NPR”). When the silver pin on the lid drops, it means that all the pressure has been released. Turn your Pressure Valve to Open and then open the lid on your Power Pressure Cooker XL.
That’s it. Push the “Off” button. You are ready to cook your first meal.
Have fun!
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Happy Cooking from This Old Gal!
Don says
i searched your blog and i still didn’t find the recipe for steaming green beans. Would you mind posting a link for it?
dean bell says
I can:t find ONE simple recipe for steaming green beans!
Jill Selkowitz says
Check my blog.
yves heon says
on peut tu recevoir les instruction en Français svp merci et le livre de recette aussi merci
Jill Selkowitz says
I think you have to hit the translate button on the upper right side of the page. Jill
Kelly says
I am having trouble figuring out how to set a cook time for less than 15 minutes. When I try to adjust the time it adds minutes.
carolyn mullaney says
I need to know, since my pressure pot does not have a hard boiled egg button, where do I start.I have a power pressure cooker xl.
Louella says
Have you tried using it to raise Bread?? I found a No Knead Bread that uses the Yogurt Function to raise the Bread in 4 Hours??? But our Pot does not have the yogurt Function??? What button would be a Substitue for that? Can you HELP ME! Thank You
Jill says
Do you mean the no knead recipe on my site? Try simmering some water and then use a trivet and put the dough on the trivet and close the pot and turn it off. Jill
Sandy says
Do you have a recipe for the cheese bread they show info add
Jean Wood says
I made your Zuppa Toscana Soup in my XL Power Pressure Cooker and loved it. I have made the same recipe on the stovetop for years, the only difference is I use spinach instead of kale as my husband has problems digesting the firmer kale. The flavors seemed to come through better, sharper, much more flavorful. My husband said he thought it was the best Zuppa Toscana Soup I had ever made. Thank you so much for your help and suggestions and recipes
Jill says
Thank you for such kind words, Jean. Jill
Amber Korn says
I need more chicken recipes and a good recipe for frozen steak