Beets in the Pressure Cooker

Serves 2 in about 35 minutes. The pressure cooker handles the cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water for the pressure cooker
• Whole fresh beets (unpeeled, with the ends trimmed off)

Method

1. Tip in a cup of water (2 cups for 8-quart pot) into the inner liner of the pressure cooker.
2. Set the silicone or stainless steel trivet or steamer rack (or steamer basket) in the pot.
3. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.
4. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position, if not self-sealing.
5. See cook times below to choose the time to cook your size beets.
6. Press the Pressure Cook button (or Manual button or dial), and use the +/- button or dial to adjust the cook time in minutes. High Pressure.
7. When cook cycle is done, wait 5 minutes (5 instant natural pressure release) and then do a Quick Release of the pressure. Do this in short bursts at first to ensure that no beet juice spews out with the remaining pressure.

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