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Using a pressure cooker can speed up cook time for potatoes. Listed below are several ways to prepare cook potatoes with their cook times. Be sure to use your pressure cooker's manual for the appropriate cooking procedure and safety checks. The following directions are for a 6 to 8 US-quart (6,000 to 8,000 ml) Mirro pressure cooker.
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1Peel or scrub potatoes as desired.
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3Bring the pressure cooker until full pressure and then cook for the listed time.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 4:
Whole Potatoes
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6Drain and serve the potatoes.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:
Halved Potatoes
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Add 4 cups water to the pressure cooker.Add a pinch of salt and a little sugar to the water, as it ensures quick and uniform boiling of potatoes. -
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6Drain and serve the potatoes.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:
Sliced Potatoes
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5Drain and serve the potatoes.
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Method 4
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Ways to Use Cooked Potatoes
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1Make mashed potatoes from the whole or halved potatoes.
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2Serve the potato whole potatoes or potato halves with fresh dill and melted butter.
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3Chill the whole or cooked potato halves. Quarter the chilled potatoes and use in potato salad.
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4Serve the sliced potatoes with a favorite cheese sauce.
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5Chop the chilled whole or quartered potatoes and make hash browns.
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6Make beef hash with chilled and chopped cooked potatoes.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I cook sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker?
Community AnswerThe instructions for a regular potato will also apply to sweet potatoes. They may need less time, however. -
QuestionHow do I cook fried potatoes in a pressure cooker?
Community AnswerClean and poke holes in your potatoes. If you have one, put a trivet in the bottom of your pressure cooker and put one cup of cold water in your pressure cooker as well. Then, put the potatoes on the trivet, put on your lid and cook for 10 to 20 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. Turn off the stove and allow the steam to release for about 10 minutes. Then they are done. -
QuestionCan I cook frozen potatoes in a pressure cooker?Community AnswerYes, they will just take longer since they are frozen. You can cook any frozen food in a pressure cooker.
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Warnings
- Use caution when opening the pressure cooker. The pressure cooker can reach high temperatures while cooking.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Follow your pressure cooker manual directions for preparing the cooker for use, for cooking, and for releasing pressure.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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