Pressure Cooker; Can I cook a frozen roast in a pressure cooker or do I have to thaw it first?

5 Responses to “Pressure Cooker; Can I cook a frozen roast in a pressure cooker or do I have to thaw it first?”

1. semiaverage711 says:

   September 14, 2010 at 2:15 am

   I would thaw it personally. It is your choice. By the way, what is with the damn rainbow?
2. sparrownightmare@verizon.net says:

   September 14, 2010 at 2:39 am

   You could do it in the cooker, but it is going to come out tough either way. Meat should be broiled or fried, not boiled or steamed.
3. Beth says:

   September 14, 2010 at 3:22 am

   Please don’t!
   I tried cooking frozen chicken in mine and had a bad mess. The safty pressure valve blew out and it sprayed out into the cabnets above the stove. I think it probably foamed up and clogged the vent and then so much pressure built up that it blew. Whatever the reason I had a huge mess to clean up. Thankfully I wasn’t burned or something worse like catching something on fire.
4. Carla S says:

   September 14, 2010 at 3:54 am

   This is wonderful and does not need searing!!

   Savory Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
   From Linda Larsen,
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   This simple recipe lets you serve homestyle tender, savory pot roast in just about an hour!
   INGREDIENTS:

   * 3-4 lb. beef chuck roast
   * 1/2 tsp. salt
   * 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
   * 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
   * 1 onion, chopped
   * 4 cloves garlic, minced
   * 2 cups beef broth

   PREPARATION:
   Trim excess fat from roast. In a small bowl, combine salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub this mixture into all sides of the meat.

   In pressure cooker, combine seasoned beef with onion, garlic, and beef stock.
   Here.ebeefroastrecipes.com

   http://busycooks.about.com/od/beefroastrecipes/r/pcpotroast.htm

   Recipe For Roast Beef
   Hundreds of free beef recipes at http://www.chefs.com

   Place lid on pressure cooker, lock down and cook under 15 pounds pressure (high) for 50-60 minutes. Bring down pressure and open the cooker; test the meat to see if it is tender and at least 140 degrees F in the center on an instant meat thermometer. If not, you can put the cooker back together and pressure cook for another 5-10 minutes. Serves 6-8
5. mike1985x says:

   September 14, 2010 at 4:42 am

   You should never cook frozen raw meat, especially chicken, unless you like explosive diarrhea and vomiting.