Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Recipes

INSTANT POT® CORNED BEEF

Steps:

• Combine water, beer, and garlic in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place trivet inside. Place brisket on the trivet and sprinkle spice packet on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 90 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer brisket to a baking sheet, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.

PRESSURE COOKER APPLE CIDER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chops with seasoned salt on both sides and let rest for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Heat the oil in the bottom of the pressure cooker over medium heat. Brown chops on both sides and then remove a plate.
• Place basket in pressure cooker. Press one or two dried apple slices on each chop and sprinkle each with a bit of the Aspen spice mix.
• Fit the chops into the basket, standing on edge, sandwiching the apple slice between the chops.
• Pour the cider over the chops and secure the pressure cooker lid onto the pot.
• Bring to high pressure (15 lbs) over medium heat, adjusting the heat to maintain the pressure (according to the cooker's manufacturer's instructions) and cook at that pressure for 17 minutes.
• Remove cooker from heat and let pressure drop naturally, which should take about 10 minutes.
• Remove chops carefully to serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt better in a 1-cup glass measure in the microwave (30 seconds on high) Stir in flour with a whisk and microwave 40 more seconds, whisking at the end of the time.
• Add a bit of the pot liquid to the roux in the glass measure and whisk smooth. Then add the roux to the pot and heat to boil, whisking until slightly thickened.
• Pour sauce over chops and serve.