10. Cooking times
Suggested cooking times are listed in the table below. Foods cooked
for longer than necessary can lose their color and consistency. Cooking
time depends on the size, quality and amount of the food being cooked
as well as the heat source used.
Cooking time suggestions for different kinds of foods
Vancouver 3 Liters
Note: Cooking time as of the moment when the pressure regulator
starts operating, keeping the pot over medium heat or flame.
Estimated amounts for the 3-liter pressure cooker.
Type of Food
Black beans
White beans
White rice
Lentils
Skinless potatoes
(cut in half)
Cassava
Beets (medium)
Sweet corn
Pork ribs
Pork
Beef
Chicken
Lamb
Amount
Amount
of food
of water
(Kg)
0.3
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.6
0.6
0.6
2 ears broken
in the middle
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Approximate
Cooking Time
(L)
(in minutes)
1.8
25
1.8
25
As soon as the pres-
sure regulator starts
0.4
working, turn off the
heat. Wait for 15
minutes.
1.2
15
1.0
15
0.6
16/19
0.6
16/19
0.5
6/9
0.6
7/11
0.6
16/20
0.6
14/19
0.6
14/18
0.6
11/14
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