For Cheryl in Charlotte (31 October 2009) regarding
problem with roast in pressure cooker. Here is my recipe:
Basic Beef Pot Roast in Pressure Cooker
4 pound roast
1 1/2 - 2 c liquid (water, broth, wine, balsamic vinegar,
etc)
spices/herbs
flour (optional)
salt/pepper
oil
1-4 each, coarsely chopped: carrots, celery stalks, onions
1-2 bay leaves
Suggest potatoes and carrots as vegetables to accompany be
cooked separately (See note below.)
1. Season roast with s/p. If desired, also rub about 2 T
flour into roast.
2. Heat oil in pressure cooker, over high heat, and brown
roast evenly on all sides.
3. Add aromatics and cook until starting to soften and add
bay.
4. Remove meat. Deglaze pan with some of liquid. [IMPORTANT:
NEVER FILL PRESSURE COOKER MORE THAN 2/3] Return roast and
add remainder of liquid.
5. Lock cover into place and bring to high pressure over
medium-high heat. Lower to stabilize the pressure and cook
for 60 minutes.
6. Remove from heat. Release pressure by manufacture’s
suggested quick release method. Unlock and remove cover.
Test roast with a fork – the fork should penetrate easily.
If not, tender, recover and cook under pressure for
additional 10 minutes.
7. Remove roast. Cover and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
8. NOTE: Potatoes and carrots cook in relatively short
order, 4-6 minutes under pressure (depending upon size). If
you want them cooked with the pot roast, cut carrots in 1”
pieces and small red or new potatoes into halves. After
removing meat to rest, add vegetables to pot, return to high
pressure, and cook for additional 4 minutes. Use quick
release and remove vegetables.
9. If gravy is not thickened enough, you may mix flour or
cornstarch into a small amount of liquid and add to gravy,
or you may bring to a boil, uncovered and cook until
reduced. (!!!REMEMBER THAT REDUCING CONCENTRATES ALL THE
FLAVORS INCLUDING SALT!!!) Remove bay. If necessary, add s/p
(We use little salt and prefer to allow each to add to
taste.).
10. Slice roast against the grain and serve with gravy.
Victor in Chandler AZ
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
