Cuisinart CPC-900 User Manual - Page 7

cases Natural Pressure Release should be used. The Sauté/Brown function can be used to brown meats prior to cooking to add more flavor, and the Reduce function can be used to simmer the cooking liquid into a flavorful sauce after removing the meat from the cooking pot. 2. Stew/Chili - Whether cooking a hearty beef or lamb stew, or a flavorful ground turkey chili, this is the best setting to use. Be sure to use the Sauté/Brown function to brown the meat prior to cooking, especially if using ground meat. The default is High pressure for 30 minutes, but High+ and Low are available as well. The time is adjustable from 1 minute to 4 hours. In most cases Natural Pressure Release should be used. 3. Soup - This preset can be used to prepare very flavorful soups in a fraction of the time it takes to cook on the stovetop. Place the meat (if using), vegetables and other ingredients into the cooking pot, add enough liquid to cover. Most recipes will require High pressure, but Low and High+ are also available. The default cooking time is 10 minutes. 4. Stock - When preparing richer, longer-cooking stocks, use the Stock preset. This is for poultry, meat, and vegetable stocks. Expert Tip: Save vegetable scraps throughout the week (or month), wrap well and store in the freezer. When you're ready to make a stock, take out those scraps that would otherwise be headed for the garbage or compost, and instead use them to flavor a delicious stock. Add ingredients (bones, meat, vegetables, herbs) plus enough water to cover, being sure not to exceed the Maximum Fill line. The default is High pressure for 30 minutes, but both Low and High+ pressure are available. For richer stocks, cook for 1 hour 30 minutes. Always use Natural Pressure Release to achieve the best results. 5. Beans - This preset can be used to prepare dried beans quicker and tastier than on the stovetop or in the oven. Add beans and other ingredients to cooking pot. Add enough liquid to cover beans by one inch. The default is High pressure for 30 minutes, but be sure to use our Cooking Guide to select the best cooking time for the specific beans that are being prepared. 6. Rice/Grains - Cook a variety of rice and grains using this preset. Use the Cooking Guide on page 16 to determine the appropriate amount of water, as well as cooking pressure and time. Most items use High pressure and Quick Pressure Release. The default is High pressure for 5 minutes. 7. Risotto - This preset offers a (mostly) hands-off approach to risotto. After using the Sauté/Brown function to sauté aromatics and toast the rice, the liquid is added, the lid is closed and, once under pressure, it is only 5 minutes to achieve perfect risotto. Use the Steam Release button to quickly release pressure to ensure the risotto stays nice and creamy. The default is High pressure and the time is 5 minutes. 8. Custom - This preset is to allow full flexibility when pressure cooking. This is perfect for foods that do not fit within the preset programs, such as vegetables, desserts, and other dishes. The default is Low pressure for 1 minute. 9. Steam - A unique program that allows you to steam foods while under pressure. This cuts down the cooking time of most steaming tasks, while retaining important nutrients. This setting only has one temperature, so it is not adjustable. The default time is 20 minutes, but it is adjustable from 1 minute to 2 hours. This program does NOT go into Keep Warm after cooking is complete. Non-Pressure Cooking Functions 1. Slow Cook - Treat this program like you would any slow cook. It has the option to cook with a Low or High slow-cook temperature, with a timing of 30 minutes to 20 hours. When using the Low temperature, cooking times will usually be on the higher side, 8 to 20 hours. When using the High temperature, cooking times are shorter, usually 2 to 6 hours. The default for this program is High for 4 hours. NOTE: In some rare cases, pressure can build in the unit while using the Slow Cook function. If pressure does build during Slow Cook, simply press the Steam Release button to release pressure. 2. Reduce - This program is primarily used at the end of a pressure cooking or slow cooking task to thicken sauces and reduce liquids. It can also be used to thicken a soup. There is only one temperature and it is not adjustable. The default time is 10 minutes, but is adjustable from 1 minute up to 2 hours. 3. Sauté/Brown - Sometimes recipes call for sautéing vegetables and aromatics before cooking, and other times you may want to brown meat before pressure cooking. This program has both of those options. There are two temperatures, Low for sautéing and High for browning. There is a timer, but unlike other programs, it does not need to be programmed. Sautéing/Browning reduces the time it takes full pressure to build and pressure cooking to begin. 7