When the
cooking time is up, there are three ways to release the pressure and open the lid: natural pressure release (let the pot set until the pressure comes down on its own), quick release (some pressure
cookers have a button to press that releases pressure) and
water release (setting the pot in the sink and
running cold water over the closed lid until the pressure drops).
Turn off the gas and allow the pressure
cooker to release the pressure, it will take about 6 - 8 minutes or you can make the process faster by keeping it below the tap and
running cold water over it.
To
cook the BEET: place it in a pot with
water covering a few inches
over its surface; boil
over high heat until fork - tender (about 10 minutes); remove beet from
water with tongs;
run it under
cold water to remove skin (carefully using fingers to help skin fall off); set aside to cool.