Pressure cooking is a fantastic way to save time and energy while creating delicious and flavorful dishes. When it comes to cooking a roast, a pressure cooker can help you achieve tender, juicy results in a fraction of the time it would take in a traditional oven. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to master the art of pressure cooking a roast. We'll cover everything from choosing the right cut of meat and preparing your ingredients to setting the perfect cooking time and pressure level. So, gather your ingredients, get your pressure cooker ready, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the perfect pressure-cooked roast.
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PRESSURE-COOKER POT ROAST
With an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, the classic Sunday afternoon pot roast can be on the table in under two hours -- without ever turning on your oven. We seasoned this one with North African ingredients -- dates, olives, and oranges -- but remained loyal to the traditional American chuck roast, which, like other inexpensive cuts, braises well. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 6-to-8-quart pressure cooker over medium-high, or in an electric pressure cooker set to saute. Pat beef dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a plate. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons fat (or add enough oil to equal 2 tablespoons). Add garlic and flour, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in stock, carrots, olives, dates, thyme, bay leaf, cumin seeds, orange zest and juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Return beef along with any accumulated juices to pressure cooker.
- Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook for 60 minutes. Remove from heat, quickly release pressure, then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 90 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off, quickly release pressure, then remove lid.
- Let beef stand in liquid 10 minutes. Skim any fat from surface. Transfer beef to a serving platter. (Discard bay leaf.) Spoon sauce over and around beef and serve.
EASY PRESSURE COOKER POT ROAST
VERY tender and delicious. Using the pressure cooker saves SO much time that this recipe can be used on a weekday and still you can manage to eat dinner at a decent hour.
Provided by ccsoccerbmxmom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides in the hot oil; season with pepper, seasoned salt, and onion powder.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, add the quartered onion, and seal the lid. Bring the cooker up to full pressure. Reduce heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Use the quick-release method to lower the pressure. Mix in carrots and potatoes, seal the lid again, and return the pressure cooker to the heat. Bring the cooker up to full pressure and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Use the quick-release method again and transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 310.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
PRESSURE-COOKER MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHUCK ROAST
My husband and I like well-seasoned foods, so this pressure cooker roast is terrific. You'll also love how flavorful and tender this comforting recipe turns out. -Bette McCumber, Schenectady, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix first 10 ingredients. Place onion, green pepper and celery in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; place roast over top. Pour tomato mixture over roast. Lock lid; adjust to pressure-cook on high for 35 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. , Remove roast and strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables; keep roast and vegetables warm. Skim fat from juices. Return juices to the pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat; bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Serve roast and vegetables with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
PERFECT PRESSURE COOKER POT ROAST
I make this meal quite often it is so simple and so quick and always comes out perfect, if you love tender roast you must try this!
Provided by MamaShea
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat with the lid open. Brown the roast on all sides in the hot oil.
- In a small cup or bowl, mix together the Italian salad dressing mix, Ranch dressing mix, and gravy mix. Sprinkle them evenly over the roast. Pour in the beef broth and add the chopped onion.
- Seal and lock pressure cooker, and cook over high heat to build pressure until the indicator sounds (mine whistles). Turn heat down to medium, and cook for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Run under cold water to help release the pressure before unsealing the lid. You can use the juices as an au jus, or thicken with flour or cornstarch to make a yummy gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1644 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
PRESSURE COOKER PORK LOIN
Make and share this Pressure Cooker Pork Loin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by illine-wayne
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the pork loin by rubbing in the Italian Seasoning and crushed garlic. Heat the oil in the pressure cooker and put in a few of the onion pieces to flavor the oil leaving it just long enough to soften slightly, then remove it and set aside. Brown the roast on all sides and both ends. Remove to extra plate so that you can add 2/3rds of the chicken broth scraping the bottom of the pan to get up all the good bits; add the trivet and return the roast, fat side up. Add the onion. Pressure cook for 1 hour; remove from heat and let it the pressure come down on its own.
- Remove the roast and onions to a serving dish and tent with foil to rest for 15 minutes. In the meantime, mix the cold water and corn starch in a mixing cup or small bowl (I like to add a little pepper here). Remove the trivet from pot, add the rest of the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the water/corn starch mixture to the pot and remove from heat. This makes a wonderful gravy for the roast.
Tips for Pressure Cooking a Roast:
- Choose the right cut of meat. Roasts that are suitable for pressure cooking include chuck roast, rump roast, and brisket. These cuts are tough and benefit from the moist, tenderizing environment of the pressure cooker.
- Brown the meat before cooking. This step is optional, but it adds flavor and color to the roast. To brown the meat, heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roast and cook, turning occasionally, until it is browned on all sides.
- Add liquid to the pressure cooker. The amount of liquid you add will depend on the size of the roast and the type of meat. For a 3- to 4-pound roast, use about 1 cup of liquid. For a larger roast, use up to 2 cups of liquid.
- Season the roast. You can use your favorite seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or sage.
- Cook the roast under pressure. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the roast and the type of meat. For a 3- to 4-pound roast, cook for 60 to 75 minutes. For a larger roast, cook for 90 to 120 minutes.
- Let the pressure cooker cool down naturally. Once the cooking time is complete, turn off the heat and let the pressure cooker cool down naturally. This will help to prevent the meat from becoming dry and tough.
Conclusion:
Pressure cooking a roast is a great way to save time and energy in the kitchen. With a pressure cooker, you can cook a tender, flavorful roast in a fraction of the time it would take to cook it in a traditional oven. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook a roast, reach for your pressure cooker.
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