Product description is confusing . "When pressure cooking beans, add a teaspoon of oil to water to reduce amount of foam" Next sentence said oil or things containing oil should not be used. ???
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I would take this as an exception to the rule. You're not adding much oil if it's just a teaspoon. You don't want much foaming or it could plug up the vent with food particles. Remember that you will sometimes be cooking meats that have some fat that will render into oil, so it's not like a little oil will damage the cooker. I agree that the wording could have been written better.
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I use peanut oil...only because oliveoil is so expensive...cant imagine why you couldn't use oliveoil. I drain it thru coffee filters and put it back in bottle for air tight seal till next time use. olive oil does smell gamey after a few uses so maybe that's why.
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Operating instructions indicate the following: "Additives are NOT recommended." I haven't tried it, however would ASSUME it to be alright if oils are used judiciously.
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You are probably using dark beans. Put the beans on a paper towel for a couple hours so the oils will be dried. That usually does the trick for me.
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Hello. I use regular popcorn and oil. I buy the $2.00 bag from Walmart and I use canola oil but anything is fine. I use real butter in my kettle also with the oil. I hope this helps you out.
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yes! cooking beans in a pressure cooker is not only easy but also preferred. short cooking times slightly very depending on bean type, dry, canned, etc... a very easy internet search for times and methods.
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It says to fill up to this line....and that's what I do...sometimes I have to add oil, and sometimes not...but I keep it full to the line...(I use coconut oil and It's wonderful!)...great taste!
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Have never needed to use oil,I really like this product,it's rare any more for me to find something that works like it claims.I do not see oil doing any harm to this product.
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I looked at their website where it stated "The whole beans are peeled and cold-pressed to form apaste, the bean's oil is extracted, and our nutrient-dense cacao powder is formed" so it appeared to me that it was done by the hydraulic press method. I emailed the company (asking "Is this product made with the Broma process, hydraulic press, or the Dutch process" - for clarification and/or confirmation) and got a quick reply "We use a hydraulic press to extract the oils." So it Non-Dutch processed.BTW, I did suggest they clearly state that on their product, and website. I looked at their website where it stated "The whole beans are peeled and cold-pressed to form apaste, the bean's oil is extracted, and our nutrient-dense cacao powder is formed" so it appeared to me that it was done by the hydraulic press method. I emailed the company (asking "Is this product made with the Broma process, hydraulic press, or the Dutch process" - for clarification and/or confirmation) and got a quick reply "We use a hydraulic press to extract the oils." So it Non-Dutch processed.BTW, I did suggest they clearly state that on... » Read More I looked at their website where it stated "The whole beans are peeled and cold-pressed to form apaste, the bean's oil is extracted, and our nutrient-dense cacao powder is formed" so it appeared to me that it was done by the hydraulic press method. I emailed the company (asking "Is this product made with the Broma process, hydraulic press, or the Dutch process" - for clarification and/or confirmation) and got a quick reply "We use a hydraulic press to extract the oils." So it Non-Dutch processed.BTW, I did suggest they clearly state that on their product, and website. « Show Less
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You can mix it with water. Blending makes it foam, using a shake bottle gets best results.
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It's not real critical..... But we like about 2 tablespoons oil to a quarter cup of kernels. And about a quarter teaspoon of flavacol. That's what we're doing pretty consistently now that we have fiddling with it for about six months.
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It says was the mortar and pestle, before use,use rice to remove specks of sand. Use vegetable oil inside the mortar and pestle. I'm writing this from memory, as I can't find my instructions but followed it. I hope I was of some help. Any further information contact the seller. But these were the steps, I followed. Best regards.
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I also heat the pan then heat the oil. You didn't mention if you are cooking with gas or electric. It stands to reason that the "commercial" line was meant for gas cooking. I have a ceramic cooktop and the problems with sticking and cleanup are horrendous.
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The reference to oil is sort of misleading. The "O" ring in the piston pump needs to be protected from drying out, specially if it is stored and not used. They really should have labeled it Grease because it helps keep the piston plunger O ring soft and supple to make a tight seal in the piston tube. The pump actually pumps air into the container to pressurize the tank containing your selected chemical mixture. Since the "O" ring is not lubricated by any fluid it can dry out and not make a proper seal. If you google "solo handheld sprayer lubrication" there is a link to a PDF from forestry-suppliers on the 400 series sprayers that says "Lubricate O-ring in pressure relief valve with non-water soluble grease on a regular basis. Petroleum Jelly works fine! On the Solousa.com site under support, handheld sprayers, service & repair there is more info on the care and maintenance of these sprayers along with instructions. But they really should have labeled it GREASE and Not OIL!
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I've always used the same amount of oil just because it's like those smaller fryers that recommend filling to the fill line. The oil filled to the line helps cook the food evenly because it can move around and doesn't reduce the temperature as much if putting colder items in when there's more oil vs smaller amount. I know that when I've used too little oil in regular 8qt pots, the food bunches up and sticks together and doesn't cook evenly at all. Hope this answered what you were asking :)
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I don't have the answer to your question, I have used it this summer with fresh green beans and new potatoes and the meal turned out great, used it in navy beans in the weather and it gave my beans a really good taste, glad I ordered 4 jars.
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Mfg. info does not address this. I use Canola oil which is healthy and only use 2/3 what they suggest. Product is fantastic!!!!