Cranberry Pork Chops

This had a wonderful sweet and savory flavor that the whole family loved. I served the pork chops on a bed of Rice Pilaf. I'll include the recipe below.

Ingredients:

*4-6 pork chops (I used bone in)

*Salt and Pepper each chop

*season with seasoning salt

*sprinkle with dried Parsley

Brown chops in pressure cooker

Add:

* 1 1/4 cup Apple-Cranberry juice

*3/4 cup dried Cranberries (Craisens)

* Approximately 2-3 Tbsp. honey drizzled on top of everything.


Close lid and set to High pressure for 11-12 minutes (if cooking BONE-IN pork chops) If cooking with boneless I would cook for more like 8-9 minutes. I allowed it to depressurize for around 5-10 minutes then I released the remaining pressure. I'm sure it will work either way.

After it is done cooking, remove the chops. Thicken the remaining juices with corn starch or Ultra Jell until it looks like gravy. Serve chops on a bed of Rice Pilaf and cover with cranberry gravy. YUM YUM!

Simple Rice Pilaf:

*1/4-1/2 onion chopped

*2 Tbsp butter

Cook onions in butter on low heat 6-8 minutes until onions are translucent and starting to brown.

Add:

*1 cup uncooked white rice

Stir the dry rice in onion and butter mixture over low heat until completely coated: around 2-3 minutes

Add:

*2 cups liquid (water or chicken broth) add salt if using water

Bring to a boil. Stir rice once, then cover and cook on low for 15 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!

Pork Spare Ribs

I have never made ribs in my life, they always seemed too time consuming... not anymore! They were so tender and tasty, they seriously fell off the bone! It was the perfect Valentine dinner.
I definitely recommend these babies!

*Approx. 3 pounds of Pork Spare Ribs

*2 Tablespoons olive oil

*Seasoning salt

*onion powder

*fresh garlic

*your favorite BBQ sauce


Set your pressure cooker to brown. Cut the ribs into 3 rib sections. Season with onion powder and seasoning salt. Throw garlic and Olive oil in pressure cooker then place rib sections in pressure cooker to brown. You may have to rotate browning rib sections if your pressure cooker is not large enough to do them all at the same time. Once they are all browned, pour your BBQ sauce on top of the ribs. Check your manual for cooking times. I cooked mine for 28 minutes on high pressure. I let them release pressure naturally while I fixed all the side dishes.

Serve and enjoy.

Chicken Pesto

I love using Chicken drumsticks, my kids love them and they are normally very inexpensive.

Ingredients:

3 pounds bone in chicken thighs or drumsticks
(around 8 drumsticks)

1/3 cup pesto (I used "Classico" brand from Walmart)

1/2 cup chicken broth 0r 1/2 cup water and 1
chicken bouillon cube

1 large onion, chopped

8 small red potatoes, peeled, I used larger ones and chopped into quarters (I also like to leave some of the skin on because they are so good for you!)

1 1-pound bag baby carrots or a few large carrots chopped into chunky pieces.

Salt and Pepper to taste


1. Remove the skin from the meat (a little time consuming but well worth it) Throw the meat in a zip lock bag and add pesto, shake and coat meat.

2. Add the broth/water to the bottom of pressure cooker, along with the onions. Place rack on top of the onions. Arrange chicken on top of the rack. (I threw the potatoes into the leftover bag and shook it up to give the potatoes a little seasoning) Throw potatoes and carrots on top of the chicken.

3. Bring to High Pressure for 11 minutes. Quick release. Use tongs to remove chicken and veggies. Remove rack and use the onions and juices over the chicken and vegetables.

So tender and juicy! You're gonna love it. I'm not normally an onion fan, but those onions on the bottom were like candy, they just melted in your mouth, YUM!!!

Enjoy!

One Pot Spagetti - EASY

*1 pound ground beef

*1/2 chopped onion

(start sauteing in pressure cooker)

quickly add

*1 jar spaghetti sauce

*1/2 bag whole wheat wide noodles uncooked

*one large zucchini quartered then cut into 1/2 inch cubes

*1-2 cups water (enough to cover noodles)

*1/8 cup uncooked Quinioa (optional)

Stir all ingredients together. Set to High Pressure for 5 minutes. Use quick release method for releasing pressure. Dish up and enjoy!

Beef and Rice Fiesta -EASY

1-2 lbs ground beef

1 cup chopped onions

2 tsp garlic (2 cloves)

A dash of Lawry seasoning

(start sauteing in pressure cooker)

Add 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chili's (Mild or Original)

(or add 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 can green chili's)

2 cups water

2 beef bouillon cubes

1-2 cups frozen corn

1 cup uncooked white rice

a dash of garlic salt

1/2 of a green pepper chopped (optional)

1 small can olives (optional)

*serve with shredded cheese*

Stir all ingredients

Pressure on High for 5-6 min.

*Check manual for pressure releasing instructions for white rice*

(When I make this recipe I do not fully brown the meat, I simply get it started then I add the other ingredients. By doing this you allow your pot to heat up making the pressurizing process a bit shorter. I let it cook for about 6 minutes on High pressure, then I let it depressurize on it's own for a few minutes (around 3 or so) then I quick release the remaining pressure and serve)