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.
10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes for New Owners
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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)
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
Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs can be on your table in less than one hour!
10. Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake
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!
Favorite Pressure Cooker Accessories
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!
How do I order the steamer basket and other accessories for the 6qt pressure pro pressure cooker? Currently own the six quart and really like it.
Hi David. I have listed many accessories on my new page. Thanks for asking. https://www.amazon.com/shop/thisoldgal Jill
Is it possible to make yogurt in a XL PressureCooker?
After a tricky start (my pressure cooker bumped the dial on my stove top and melted the base), my husband and I prepped all the ingredients for honey sesame chicken. It was DELICIOUS and so fast! Will definitely use in the next few nights! I do wish there were some recipe examples showing how to use the different racks and such.
I am stumped. Want to make creamy potatoe soup in my new XL, no recipes showing milk based soups.
I’m considering purchasing the PPCXL for myself for Xmas. The catalog Im ordering from doesn’t have another brand I wanted available so Im set on the PPCXL. I have a VERY important question. Can you make yogurt in the PPCXL????? I know it doesn’t have a yogurt setting on it but can you make it still? Please answer asap because I have to place my order soon!!!!! Thank you ?
Deb, you can use the slow cooker button to get the milk to temp and then put in the oven overnight. Why not get an Instant Pot or Gowise? Jill
Why every time i try to get a recipe i get instant pot recipe, Is there a conversion chart for what button to use that is equivalent to the instant pot.
There is no manual button on the PPCXL.
And is there really a way to make yogurt in a PPCXL?
Danielle, an Instant Pot is a brand of pressure cooker, just like the PPXL is a brand. There are many brands of ovens and any recipe works in them as you don’t need a brand of oven for each recipe that a brand posted. Jill
I would like to lnow how steak works in this. Maybe swiss stwak
Hi just checking, is it ok to post pictures of what i cook..
Of course, Bev. Please post my link to the recipe too. Sharing links is very, very appreciated. Thank you. Jill
stuffed green peppers
How do you make yogurt with the power pressure cooker xl? I need a recipe.
thank you – worked great and the soup was sooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.
I have had my 6qt cooker for at least 2 months and haven’t used it. There’s just the two of us and I need recipes that are simple and healthy. Hope you can help!
Thanks
Paloma
Hi Paloma. All recipes can be cut in half. Jill
How do you know how many minutes to cook something?
Practice and years of experience, Veronica. 🙂 Jill
I am very new to this. As a matter of fact I got my cooker yesterday. Can I just buy any stainless steel mesh strainer? And have you done any canning in this?
Hi Degree. I would can in a pressure cooker. If the strainer fits, it is fine. Jill
Can you make yogurt in a power cooker?
Hi there, I tried to make split pea soup but kept getting E4 error so added liquid, it still gave error. I used ham hock. Do you have a pressure cooker (not slow cooker) recipe for beef stew or Burgundy? Thanks for you help!
Getting ready to try it I work a long night shit so I got it for family meals I could cook before I leave. Looking for some healthy meals and soup recipes . If you have suggestions I eould like to hear from you. Thank you
Hi Donna. There are plenty of recipes on the blog that will fit the bill or your family. Sorry about your long night _____. Jill
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Lol – May want to spell check!
Is there a particular brand of stainless pot you would recommend for the Power Pressure XL? Or would you just recommend using an inner pot? I have an 8qt.
Hi Jessica~
I am told that this 8 Quart Stainless Steel cooking pot, fits the 8 Quart Power Pressure Cooker. http://amzn.to/2jaM9Zn
Jill
Have you ever made Italian Beef in pressure pot?
Jeanie, there is a recipe on the blog.
Enjoy.
Jill
You don’t look old! Making granola presently with dried apricots!
Thanks, Barb. I’m really not old, old. 🙂 Jill