Quick Cooker One-Pot Oktoberfest

→ SERVES 8

Prep Time: Total Time: 10 mins 30 mins

4 slices bacon

3 bratwurst

1 large yellow onion

1 lb. (450 g) “B”-size red potatoes (about 5–7 potatoes)

3 medium carrots, peeled

1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil

¼ tsp (1 mL) salt

½ cup (125 mL) beer (lager)

¼ cup (60 mL) whole grain or stoneground mustard

1 tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar

3 garlic cloves

5–6 parsley sprigs

1. Slice the bacon into strips and quarter each bratwurst with the 8” (20-cm) Chef’s Knife. Halve and slice the onion, then quarter the potatoes. Slice the carrots on an angle into 1” (2.5-cm) pieces.

2. Set the Quick Cooker to and press . Heat the oil in the inner pot for 3 minutes. Add the bratwurst pieces and brown for 2 minutes, turning once. Transfer the browned brats into the small Steamer Basket.

3. Add the bacon to the inner pot and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add the onion and salt and cook for 3–4 minutes. Stir in the beer, mustard, vinegar, and garlic pressed with the Garlic Press. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Press .

4. Add the potatoes to the large basket and place the carrots on top. Place the small basket into the large basket, then place both baskets into the inner pot (see cook’s tip). Lock the lid and select the setting. Adjust the time to 3 minutes and press

5. When the timer is up, press . Press the steam-release button to manually release the pressure.

6. To serve, transfer the ingredients from the baskets into the Large Serving Bowl. Add the remaining ingredients from the inner pot on top of the bratwurst and vegetables. Top with parsley grated with the Herb Mill.

Cook's Tips

Don’t fill the large basket with too much food. The small basket should be level when nestled into the large basket.

*Safety Tip: The stainless steel inner pot will be hot during and after cooking. Use a longhandled utensil when stirring and removing food.