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10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes

December 4, 2016 By Jill Selkowitz / 46 Comments Updated October 27, 2019 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes for New Owners have been hand picked by me, This Old Gal, to get you started on your Pressure Cooking journey.

10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes for New Owners

10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes for New Owners

I hope you had a fabulous Chankkah and Christmas. If you have come to this page, you probably got a brand new Power Pressure Cooker XL for Chanukkah or Christmas! Congratulations.  You will love this Pressure Cooker. I am so thrilled to share some wonderful and easy beginner recipes with you. You may be a bit intimated and maybe a little scared to use a Pressure Cooker. You probably got a great deal. But now, you are a bit intimated and maybe a little scared to use a Pressure Cooker. The Power Pressure Cooker XL for New Owners is not your grandmothers stove top pressure cooker.

It is nothing like the old Stove Top Pressure Cookers. The Power Pressure Cooker XL is safe and easy to use. Power Pressure Cooker XL has safety features built in. You cannot open the Power Pressure Cooker XL, unless all pressure has been released!

Here are 10 Very Easy Power Pressure Cooker Recipes that I have hand picked for you, to get you started with your new Power Pressure Cooker.

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  •  1. Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 2. Pressure Cooker Italian Drip Beef French Dip
  • 3. Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad
  • 4. Pressure Cooker Russian Chicken with Rice
  • 5. Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
  • 5a. Mr Yoshidas Chicken Rice
  • 6. Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs
  • 7. Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Bacon Topping
  • 8. Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Italian Soup)
  • 9. Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
  • 10. Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake

 1. Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

My Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs recipe is called “Easy,” for a reason. Forget the numbers game and learn the easy method.

2. Pressure Cooker Italian Drip Beef French Dip

Pressure Cooker Italian Drip Beef French Dip

Pressure Cooker Italian Drip Beef French Dip

Pressure Cooker Italian Drip Beef French Dip is wonderful for large parties, as the meat can be made in advance.

3. Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad

Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad

Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad

Pressure Cooker Summer Picnic Potato Salad is quick, easy and ready in less than 30 minutes. My secret ingredient makes this the best Potato Salad around

4. Pressure Cooker Russian Chicken with Rice

Pressure Cooker Russian Chicken with Rice

Pressure Cooker Russian Chicken with Rice

Pressure Cooker Russian Chicken is a sweet and tangy, juicy chicken dish that is ready in less than 30 minutes. It is a great freezer meal.

5. Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice is a one pot recipe for making great tacos, burritos, salads and more.

5a. Mr Yoshidas Chicken Rice

Pressure Cooker Mr Yoshidas Chicken Rice

Pressure Cooker Mr Yoshidas Chicken Rice

Pressure Cooker Mr Yoshidas Chicken Rice is a quicker version of my Pressure Cooker One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe for moms and dads on the go.

6. Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs

Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs

Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs

Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs are reminiscent of all those fabulous pushcart street Hotdog vendors in New York City.

7. Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Bacon Topping

Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Bacon Topping

Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Bacon Topping

This Creamy Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese is fully loaded with a Crispy Bacon Garlic Breadcrumb Topping, is comfort food at its best.

8. Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Italian Soup)

Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Italian Soup)

Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Italian Soup)

Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Italian Soup) tastes just like the famous soup you get at the restaurant, but is on your table in less than 30 minutes.

9. Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs can be on your table in less than one hour!

10. Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake

Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake

Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake

This Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake is inspired by Lindy’s Restaurant in New York, known for their famous Cheesecake. This will blow your mind. Really it will!

There are hundreds of more recipes on my site, so take a look around. I hope this 10 Easy Power Pressure Cooker XL Recipes for New Owners article will be helpful to you!

Now that your mouth is watering, take a breath, relax and unpack your Power Pressure Cooker XL.

But wait, before you go, you’ll need a few accessories to go with your new Power Pressure Cooker. Check out my page of Recommended Accessories. The Cheesecake Pan, Steamer Basket and Custom Pressure Cooker Cover, are must haves!

Favorite Pressure Cooker Accessories

Favorite Pressure Cooker Accessories

Your Cooking Pot must always be inside your Power Pressure Cooker XL casing. Do not pour anything into your Power Pressure Cooker XL, without the Cooking Pot in place. The condensation collector gets attached to the upper back side of your Power Pressure Cooker XL. It snaps into place.

The first thing to do is a “Water Test.” Basically, this Water Test is just to show you how your Power Pressure Cooker XL works, so that you feel confident in making your first recipe. Add two cups of water to your Power Pressure Cooker XL cooking pot. Check your lid to make sure your Silicone Gasket is in place. That is the clear round ring that fits snugly inside your lid, around the silver disk. Place the lid on your Power Pressure Cooker XL and line up the arrows. Turn the lid to the right, until it locks in place. Close the Pressure Valve on the lid. It toggles back and forth and is supposed to be loose.

Shop Power Pressure Cooker XL

Shop Power Pressure Cooker XL

Click the above link to shop for the Power Pressure XL!

Press the Meat Button on the front of your Power Pressure Cooker XL and then adjust the timer until it says 5 minutes. That’s it. In a few minutes, the silver pin will rise, letting you know that your Power Pressure Cooker XL is up to pressure. Your Power Pressure Cooker XL will go from “On,” to 5 and count down. Once the time has reached 0, you will hear a Beep. Do nothing. The pressure will start to release on its own. This is called Natural Pressure Release (“NPR”). When the silver pin on the lid drops, it means that all the pressure has been released. Turn your Pressure Valve to Open and then open the lid on your Power Pressure Cooker XL.

That’s it. Push the “Off” button. You are ready to cook your first meal.

Have fun!

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I would love to know all about your first meal. Leave a comment in the box below and let me know what you cooked

Happy Cooking from This Old Gal!

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About Jill Selkowitz

Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a mom to Tonkinese cats and enjoy sharing restaurant quality meals, easily made at home. With my easy step by step photos and directions, new cooks will be able to follow along and cook like rock stars.

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  1. Don says

    May 1, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    i searched your blog and i still didn’t find the recipe for steaming green beans. Would you mind posting a link for it?

    Reply
  2. dean bell says

    April 27, 2020 at 11:13 am

    I can:t find ONE simple recipe for steaming green beans!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      April 27, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Check my blog.

      Reply
  3. yves heon says

    January 12, 2020 at 7:37 am

    on peut tu recevoir les instruction en Français svp merci et le livre de recette aussi merci

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      January 12, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      I think you have to hit the translate button on the upper right side of the page. Jill

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    March 28, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    I am having trouble figuring out how to set a cook time for less than 15 minutes. When I try to adjust the time it adds minutes.

    Reply
  5. carolyn mullaney says

    March 3, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    I need to know, since my pressure pot does not have a hard boiled egg button, where do I start.I have a power pressure cooker xl.

    Reply
  6. Louella says

    November 30, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Have you tried using it to raise Bread?? I found a No Knead Bread that uses the Yogurt Function to raise the Bread in 4 Hours??? But our Pot does not have the yogurt Function??? What button would be a Substitue for that? Can you HELP ME! Thank You

    Reply
    • Jill says

      December 1, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      Do you mean the no knead recipe on my site? Try simmering some water and then use a trivet and put the dough on the trivet and close the pot and turn it off. Jill

      Reply
  7. Sandy says

    January 23, 2018 at 11:44 am

    Do you have a recipe for the cheese bread they show info add

    Reply
  8. Jean Wood says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I made your Zuppa Toscana Soup in my XL Power Pressure Cooker and loved it. I have made the same recipe on the stovetop for years, the only difference is I use spinach instead of kale as my husband has problems digesting the firmer kale. The flavors seemed to come through better, sharper, much more flavorful. My husband said he thought it was the best Zuppa Toscana Soup I had ever made. Thank you so much for your help and suggestions and recipes

    Reply
    • Jill says

      January 22, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you for such kind words, Jean. Jill

      Reply
  9. Amber Korn says

    January 18, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    I need more chicken recipes and a good recipe for frozen steak

    Reply
  10. David M Taylor says

    January 16, 2018 at 7:07 am

    How do I order the steamer basket and other accessories for the 6qt pressure pro pressure cooker? Currently own the six quart and really like it.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      January 17, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      Hi David. I have listed many accessories on my new page. Thanks for asking. https://www.amazon.com/shop/thisoldgal Jill

      Reply
  11. Charlie says

    January 3, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Is it possible to make yogurt in a XL PressureCooker?

    Reply
  12. Erika says

    December 26, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    After a tricky start (my pressure cooker bumped the dial on my stove top and melted the base), my husband and I prepped all the ingredients for honey sesame chicken. It was DELICIOUS and so fast! Will definitely use in the next few nights! I do wish there were some recipe examples showing how to use the different racks and such.

    Reply
  13. Shirley says

    December 26, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    I am stumped. Want to make creamy potatoe soup in my new XL, no recipes showing milk based soups.

    Reply
  14. Deb K says

    December 1, 2017 at 3:44 am

    I’m considering purchasing the PPCXL for myself for Xmas. The catalog Im ordering from doesn’t have another brand I wanted available so Im set on the PPCXL. I have a VERY important question. Can you make yogurt in the PPCXL????? I know it doesn’t have a yogurt setting on it but can you make it still? Please answer asap because I have to place my order soon!!!!! Thank you ?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      December 8, 2017 at 2:01 am

      Deb, you can use the slow cooker button to get the milk to temp and then put in the oven overnight. Why not get an Instant Pot or Gowise? Jill

      Reply
  15. Danielle says

    November 19, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Why every time i try to get a recipe i get instant pot recipe, Is there a conversion chart for what button to use that is equivalent to the instant pot.

    There is no manual button on the PPCXL.

    And is there really a way to make yogurt in a PPCXL?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 20, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      Danielle, an Instant Pot is a brand of pressure cooker, just like the PPXL is a brand. There are many brands of ovens and any recipe works in them as you don’t need a brand of oven for each recipe that a brand posted. Jill

      Reply
  16. Vicki Klemm says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    I would like to lnow how steak works in this. Maybe swiss stwak

    Reply
  17. Bev says

    October 17, 2017 at 5:33 am

    Hi just checking, is it ok to post pictures of what i cook..

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 17, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Of course, Bev. Please post my link to the recipe too. Sharing links is very, very appreciated. Thank you. Jill

      Reply
  18. Nancy Finch says

    October 1, 2017 at 6:38 am

    stuffed green peppers

    Reply
  19. Anne Morin says

    July 26, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    How do you make yogurt with the power pressure cooker xl? I need a recipe.

    Reply
  20. Shirley says

    June 29, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    thank you – worked great and the soup was sooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.

    Reply
  21. Paloma Czwpieski says

    June 3, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    I have had my 6qt cooker for at least 2 months and haven’t used it. There’s just the two of us and I need recipes that are simple and healthy. Hope you can help!
    Thanks
    Paloma

    Reply
    • Jill says

      June 23, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      Hi Paloma. All recipes can be cut in half. Jill

      Reply
  22. Veronica Craft says

    April 15, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    How do you know how many minutes to cook something?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      June 23, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      Practice and years of experience, Veronica. 🙂 Jill

      Reply
  23. Degree schaaf says

    March 1, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    I am very new to this. As a matter of fact I got my cooker yesterday. Can I just buy any stainless steel mesh strainer? And have you done any canning in this?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      April 14, 2017 at 12:01 am

      Hi Degree. I would can in a pressure cooker. If the strainer fits, it is fine. Jill

      Reply
  24. Nancy says

    February 13, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Can you make yogurt in a power cooker?

    Reply
  25. Mauvi says

    January 18, 2017 at 11:36 am

    Hi there, I tried to make split pea soup but kept getting E4 error so added liquid, it still gave error. I used ham hock. Do you have a pressure cooker (not slow cooker) recipe for beef stew or Burgundy? Thanks for you help!

    Reply
  26. Donna says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    Getting ready to try it I work a long night shit so I got it for family meals I could cook before I leave. Looking for some healthy meals and soup recipes . If you have suggestions I eould like to hear from you. Thank you

    Reply
    • Jill says

      June 23, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      Hi Donna. There are plenty of recipes on the blog that will fit the bill or your family. Sorry about your long night _____. Jill

      Reply
      • Jenn says

        May 4, 2018 at 3:22 pm

        ?

        Reply
    • Tamara says

      April 1, 2019 at 9:24 am

      Lol – May want to spell check!

      Reply
  27. Jessica Johnson says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    Is there a particular brand of stainless pot you would recommend for the Power Pressure XL? Or would you just recommend using an inner pot? I have an 8qt.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      January 12, 2017 at 2:20 am

      Hi Jessica~

      I am told that this 8 Quart Stainless Steel cooking pot, fits the 8 Quart Power Pressure Cooker. http://amzn.to/2jaM9Zn

      Jill

      Reply
  28. Jeanie Pauketat says

    December 25, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Have you ever made Italian Beef in pressure pot?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      December 26, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      Jeanie, there is a recipe on the blog.

      Enjoy.

      Jill

      Reply
  29. Barb DelPrete says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:55 am

    You don’t look old! Making granola presently with dried apricots!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      June 23, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks, Barb. I’m really not old, old. 🙂 Jill

      Reply

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