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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 25, 2020 18:04:22 GMT
I know there have been numerous threads over the years about the instant pot. I got one for cmas. I threw away all my old old crockpots. just kept one, and now want to try this new contraption!
So I need all your tips, tricks. Recipe books you like? websites you like? utubers you like?
What are your favorite recipes or things to cook in it?
I'm the one that posts all the time that I can NOT make rice. can't cook it on the stove top, can't in a rice cooker, can't using the pampered chef pot. So I'm hoping I can finally cook rice?!! ha.
Anything else you would like to share. I am sure more of us got one for cmas.
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Post by ameslou on Dec 25, 2020 18:22:22 GMT
Hard boiled eggs- use the 5 5 5 method. 5 minute at pressure, 5 minutes after pressure, 5 minutes in an ice bath. Eggs are done perfectly and peel like a dream.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 25, 2020 18:24:45 GMT
Mashed potatoes are a good thing to start with. Or a roast which is easy.
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Post by ameslou on Dec 25, 2020 18:24:55 GMT
Too many Christmas mimosas ... by “after pressure”, I mean let it natural release for 5 minutes. After that, open the release valve and dunk the eggs into the ice bath.
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Post by luckyexwife on Dec 25, 2020 18:40:51 GMT
Pressure luck is a great resource. He has a step by step cookbook, and a Facebook page. I found him far more helpful than the other FB groups I found. He has some great beginners videos, and all of the recipes I have tried of his have been good.
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Post by elaine on Dec 25, 2020 18:46:58 GMT
I agree that hard boiled eggs are a good start. In terms of meals - soups, pot roast, or shredded pork. Or even my go-to meal of raw chicken breasts cut into chunks, two bottles of TJ’s curry simmer sauce, 1/2 cup chicken broth, mix it all up, close the lid, set for 8 minutes, use quick release, and you have dinner. I serve it over rice prepared in my other instant pot.
We have a tried and true recipe thread over on the recipe board under Miscellaneous.
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Post by hopemax on Dec 25, 2020 18:53:45 GMT
I made clams in ours, last night, using this recipe www.corriecooks.com/instant-pot-steamed-clams/I didn't remove the garlic, and I did the quick release after 3 minutes, instead of waiting for natural (didn't want to wait to eat). Also, the recipe doesn't really include the 5 minutes it takes to get to pressure, but a good thing to note, if you are trying to time your toasted crusty bread  . |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Dec 25, 2020 20:20:44 GMT
I’m thinking there is a whole thread on the recipe board here. Eggs, yogurt, Mac and cheese, Alfredo and mashed potatoes are favorites. Not a fan of meat in it. Oh cheesecake but they are small. I also love steel cut oats in it. It takes a lot longer but I always end up with them sticking to the pan if I cook on the stove even when babysitting them and in the IP you don’t touch them. Takes about an hour though.
I haven’t heard good things about repacking your slow cooker and rice cooker.
Good luck.
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Post by snugglebutter on Dec 25, 2020 20:36:00 GMT
This Pilgrim Life - my favorite IP source. We love her recipes, especially the soups! She is active on IG and has some youtube videos too. I do eggs for 3 minutes, quick pressure release, then ice bath. 5 5 5 was too overcooked for our taste so this is what I settled on. I do 18 at a time for my large family.
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Post by idahopea on Dec 25, 2020 20:59:16 GMT
I turn mine on to saute with some water in it to get it heating up as I gather the ingredients I need. This helps the pot come to pressure faster once everything is in it. The first few recipes took a long time to get to pressure until I started doing this.
I know it seems like common sense, but be sure the rubber ring is in the lid and the valve is set to seal! It won't work without doing this. Also be sure the inner pot is in it before adding anything! If you forget, turn it off immediately and follow u-tube directions to dry it out. Mine still worked after.
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 25, 2020 22:08:32 GMT
The entire lid can go in the top rack of the dishwasher, so that’s nice for clean up.
I have two different rubber rings that are different colors. One for savory food and one for sweet or milder food. The rubber rings can take on strong smells and flavors from spices you use.
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Post by realm on Dec 25, 2020 22:11:03 GMT
Another vote for pressure luck- I watched his how to video when I first got my instant pot and it was very helpful. I love his mushroom risotto recipe and also the chicken shawarma although that one is quite spicy and a bit unusual but I really like it.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Dec 25, 2020 22:15:58 GMT
Rice. I make brown rice and have it down pat. I bet white rice is faster but can't help with that. Find a bowl that fits INSIDE the IP with the lid closed and some crumpled foil under the pot. It can be a stainless steel mixing bowl or a corningware bowl - anything (not plastic) that fits.
Rinse your rice till the water runs clear, drain it and place water with the rice in a 1:1 ratio into the bowl. eg 1 cup rice to 1 cup water. Put the crumpled foil in the bottom of the INSTANT POT, add 1 cup water, place your bowl of rice and water onto the foil, close the lid, set the pot for 23 min. on high. Natural release. done!
A trivet is better than foil but if you don't have a trivet, foil works. This is referred to as pot in pot.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Dec 25, 2020 22:21:50 GMT
I’m thinking there is a whole thread on the recipe board here. Eggs, yogurt, Mac and cheese, Alfredo and mashed potatoes are favorites. Not a fan of meat in it. Oh cheesecake but they are small. I also love steel cut oats in it. It takes a lot longer but I always end up with them sticking to the pan if I cook on the stove even when babysitting them and in the IP you don’t touch them. Takes about an hour though. I haven’t heard good things about repacking your slow cooker and rice cooker. Good luck. Would love to hear how you make steel cut oats. We stayed in a B&B in Ireland and the proprietor made the most delicious steel cut oats in a pressure cooker. She was happy to teach me how to do it: 1 cup oats to FIVE cups water, pot in pot, cook for 28 min. Comes out creamy and soooooo good. Served with all the toppings, thick Irish cream, brown sugar, dried fruit. She offered crystallized ginger which was amazing. One morning she made it savory. I thought I would hate it but it is a new favorite way to eat it. Served over steamed spinach ( I prefer Kale), sauteed mushrooms and topped with a bit of parmesan. |
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Post by Jen in NCal on Dec 26, 2020 0:05:03 GMT
This was my first IP creation. It will also be my second as my first meal in my new house. And probably once a month after that. I hate to cook so for me to be so excited about "cooking" dinner is a big thing.
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Post by luckyexwife on Dec 26, 2020 0:44:20 GMT
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Post by angieh1996 on Dec 26, 2020 3:32:10 GMT
Check out six sisters stuff on YouTube. They have a lot of IP recipes and how to’s
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Post by SallyPA on Dec 26, 2020 5:18:48 GMT
Hard boiled eggs, mashed potatoes, and rice are perfect starters!
I only do my rice in the IP now because there is no mess.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Dec 26, 2020 5:22:14 GMT
The entire lid can go in the top rack of the dishwasher, so that’s nice for clean up. I have two different rubber rings that are different colors. One for savory food and one for sweet or milder food. The rubber rings can take on strong smells and flavors from spices you use. I didn't realize it was dishwasher safe. Thanks for the tip. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Dec 26, 2020 20:54:31 GMT
Rice. I make brown rice and have it down pat. I bet white rice is faster but can't help with that. Find a bowl that fits INSIDE the IP with the lid closed and some crumpled foil under the pot. It can be a stainless steel mixing bowl or a corningware bowl - anything (not plastic) that fits. Rinse your rice till the water runs clear, drain it and place water with the rice in a 1:1 ratio into the bowl. eg 1 cup rice to 1 cup water. Put the crumpled foil in the bottom of the INSTANT POT, add 1 cup water, place your bowl of rice and water onto the foil, close the lid, set the pot for 23 min. on high. Natural release. done! A trivet is better than foil but if you don't have a trivet, foil works. This is referred to as pot in pot. I’m so going to have to try this. I tried brown rice in my rice cooker following their directions and after cooking for 90 mins or so I still had mostly raw rice  |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Dec 26, 2020 20:58:10 GMT
I’m thinking there is a whole thread on the recipe board here. Eggs, yogurt, Mac and cheese, Alfredo and mashed potatoes are favorites. Not a fan of meat in it. Oh cheesecake but they are small. I also love steel cut oats in it. It takes a lot longer but I always end up with them sticking to the pan if I cook on the stove even when babysitting them and in the IP you don’t touch them. Takes about an hour though. I haven’t heard good things about repacking your slow cooker and rice cooker. Good luck. Would love to hear how you make steel cut oats. We stayed in a B&B in Ireland and the proprietor made the most delicious steel cut oats in a pressure cooker. She was happy to teach me how to do it: 1 cup oats to FIVE cups water, pot in pot, cook for 28 min. Comes out creamy and soooooo good. Served with all the toppings, thick Irish cream, brown sugar, dried fruit. She offered crystallized ginger which was amazing. One morning she made it savory. I thought I would hate it but it is a new favorite way to eat it. Served over steamed spinach ( I prefer Kale), sauteed mushrooms and topped with a bit of parmesan. This is for real steel cut not the quick cook. I buy at Trader Joe’s. Spray the inside pot with cooking spray 1 1/4 cup oats 3 3/4 cup water Gently stir to combine then cook for 20 minutes but turn off keep warm before you start. When done let it naturally release. These take a long time well over an hour but are perfect every time. Just stir to combine before serving. |
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Post by juanita on Dec 26, 2020 21:08:29 GMT
We got a Ninja Foodie from our daughter for christmas. I have already have both an air fryer and an IP so this combine both. We love doing spaghetti and meat balls, 12 minutes.
We use frozen meatballs from costco in the pot first, then break spaghetti and toss it in, but make it look like pick up sticks so that it doesn't stick together, then I add a jar of sauce and 2 jars of water and spices and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
Fastest and easiest meal ever.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 26, 2020 21:48:29 GMT
This is for real steel cut not the quick cook. I buy at Trader Joe’s. Spray the inside pot with cooking spray 1 1/4 cup oats 3 3/4 cup water Gently stir to combine then cook for 20 minutes but turn off keep warm before you start. When done let it naturally release. These take a long time well over an hour but are perfect every time. Just stir to combine before serving. So you said cook for 20 mins, but then said it takes over an hr to cook? |
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Post by elaine on Dec 26, 2020 22:29:38 GMT
This is for real steel cut not the quick cook. I buy at Trader Joe’s. Spray the inside pot with cooking spray 1 1/4 cup oats 3 3/4 cup water Gently stir to combine then cook for 20 minutes but turn off keep warm before you start. When done let it naturally release. These take a long time well over an hour but are perfect every time. Just stir to combine before serving. So you said cook for 20 mins, but then said it takes over an hr to cook? With the time for 3 3/4 cups of water to come to pressure and then the time for natural release of the pressure, that will get you to around an hour. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jan 14, 2021 16:48:33 GMT
Another silly questions. When it says natural release. How do you know when it's done naturally releasing?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2021 16:58:17 GMT
Another silly questions. When it says natural release. How do you know when it's done naturally releasing? Float valve (silver button) will drop. |
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Post by katiekaty on Jan 14, 2021 21:19:09 GMT
Buy Jeffery Eisner’s Step by Step pressure cookbook. It has step by step pictures and easy to follow ordinary recipes. I haven’t had a bad recipe yet and I’ve tried around twenty of them.
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Post by wordsmith on Jan 14, 2021 21:31:34 GMT
I turn mine on to saute with some water in it to get it heating up as I gather the ingredients I need. This helps the pot come to pressure faster once everything is in it. The first few recipes took a long time to get to pressure until I started doing this. This is a great tip!!!! Thank you! |
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