Kemps Vegetarian Black Beans 6 Qt Pressure Cooker Food

KEMP'S VEGETARIAN BLACK BEANS - 6-QT PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• PRESSURE COOKER.
• In a 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker, combine beans, onion, oil, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Seal pressure cooker with lid and cook at high pressure, according to manufacturer's directions, until beans are tender, 30-45 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Use quick release method favored by your manufacturer; Kemp says to put the pressure cooker in the sink (with lid still attached) and run cold water over the lid until pressure goes down completely. (Don't try the cold water method with an electric pressure cooker!)
• Chill uncovered until completely cooled, then chill, covered, up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
• NON-PRESSURE COOKING METHOD.
• In a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot, bring black beans, onion, oil, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (depending on age of beans).
• Chill uncovered until completely cooled, then chill, covered, up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
• REHEATING.
• When reheating the beans later, stir in Sherry, 1 teaspoon salt, then soy sauce and vinegar to taste (start with 1 tablespoon each). Thin with water if necessary. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

KEMP'S BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Bring black beans, onion, oil, water (8 cups), and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (depending on age of beans). Thin to desired consistency with additional water. Stir in Sherry and remaining teaspoon salt, then soy sauce and vinegar to taste (start with 1 tablespoon each), and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

SAVORY BLACK BEANS - 4-QT. PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Sort through dried black beans and remove broken or discolored beans. Rinse, then soak beans in water with salt for 8-10 hours or overnight, in a cool location.
• Drain beans and rinse again. Allow to drain until Step 5.
• In a 4-quart or larger pressure cooker, heat bacon over medium-high heat.
• After bacon has released some oil, stir in onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper. Cook until onion softens.
• Add 1 3/4 cups water and rinsed and drained beans.
• Increase to high heat. Stir in cilantro, ground oregano and black pepper.
• Secure lid and bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to stabilize pressure at 2nd red ring or high pressure. (If p.c. whistles, it is too hot.) From the moment high pressure was reached, cook for 10-12 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to lose pressure naturally.
• Cooked black beans taste the best the next day. If you can wait, please refrigerate and reheat when ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, heat up black beans and stir in chopped tomato, lime juice and salt.

KEMP'S VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH SHERRY & LIME

Steps:

• Puree black beans in batches in a blender. (Use caution if beans are hot). Transfer the puréed beans to a 2 1/2 - 3-quart heavy saucepan.
• Stir in 1 cup water, Sherry, lime juice, and salt to taste. Thin the soup with additional water if necessary to desired consistency.
• Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
• Note: Soup can be made ahead and chilled, uncovered, until completely cooled, then covered up to 5 days, or frozen 3 months. Reheat over low heat, thinning with water as necessary.

CL BEEF POT ROAST AND GRAVY - 6-QT PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Sprinkle roast evenly with salt and pepper.
• Heat a 6- or 8-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add oil to cooker; swirl to coat.
• Add roast to cooker. Sauté 5 minutes, browning on all sides.
• Stir in 3 cups rich beef stock and wine.
• Close lid securely. Bring to high pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure. Cook for 35 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Use quick release method favored by your pressure cooker manufacturer: release pressure through steam vent, or place cooker under cold running water to release pressure.
• Remove lid, directing steam away from you. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, parsnips, carrots, turnips, potatoes and onions.
• Close lid securely. Return to high pressure, cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat. Use quick release method favored by your pressure cooker manufacturer: release pressure through steam vent, or place cooker under cold running water to release pressure. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Remove roast. Slice roast thinly, and place on a platter.
• Remove vegetables from cooker using a slotted spoon, and place on platter with roast. Cover and keep roast and vegetables warm.
• Strain cooking liquid through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a large bowl. Discard solids.
• Bring cooking liquid to a boil over medium-high heat in a large, wide skillet. Cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 15 minutes).
• Remove 1/4 cup cooking liquid from pan. Add 2 tablespoons flour, stirring with a whisk.
• Return flour mixture to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring with a whisk.
• Serve sauce with roast and vegetables. Garnish each serving with a fresh thyme sprig, if desired.