https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1775402 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 03:55:45 +0000 Jeanie 1775402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm intrigued but I have a crockpot and a rice cooker so I'm not inclined to buy another kitchen gadget because I don't have a big kitchen. &nbsp;Of course maybe I should think of it as consolidating 2 items into 1.....hmmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1774115 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 01:52:53 +0000 DonnaF 1774115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only recently heard about the Instant Pot, too.&nbsp; I just ordered it for DH, the family cook who also enjoys it, for Valentine's Day -- but it won't arrive in time!!!&nbsp; Boo, hoo.&nbsp; So aggravating, but I didn't want to order another brand.&nbsp; I may get the super fancy one for DD for Xmas; she would be into the Apps and FB page.&nbsp; I think it's a bit too much technology for DH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1773342 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:44:30 +0000 JAileen 1773342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's another article about the instant pot. It's funny, until a few weeks ago I had never heard of it.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/31/dining/instant-pot-electric-pressure-cooker-recipes.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&#038;smid=nytcore-iphone-share" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/0.....hone-share</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1771727 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 22:21:27 +0000 L'Abeille 1771727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK I have to update. Tonight I made polenta in the Instant Pot. The manual/cookbook didn't have it, just a generic Porridge setting, so I googled. The recipe and technique I found not only worked beautifully (faster and easier than my rice cooker version, that itself is faster and easier than stovetop), but explained in straightforward fashion how to make the pressure release valve work properly, and how to adjust the time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1771701 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:33:09 +0000 Anonymous 1771701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has never bothered me to brown things in a skillet first and then add them to the slow cooker. Really, it's no big deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1771678 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:42:00 +0000 L'Abeille 1771678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bonus with the InstaPot for slow cooking, is that you can also use it to brown the meat/onions at the beginning, in the same pot. Neglecting that step is what makes a lot of slow cooked dishes all grey and same-tasting. And the bonus for pressure cooking is that the food doesn't burn on the bottom, the way it did in my heavy stove-top pressure cooker (because of course you can't stir stuff to keep it from sticking), and it goes in the dishwasher which is a breeze for cleanup.</p> <p>So I guess I do like it, I just wish the manual was better. I don't need a cookbook with new recipes, I need principles and techniques.</p> <p>Although for those who do want recipes, recently an InstaPot cookbook, and more recently a vegetarian InstaPot cookbook, were available for free download on Kindle (which by the way you can do to a free Kindle app on your computer, you don't need a specialized ereader). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1771522 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 03:05:34 +0000 Emily K 1771522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>L'Abeille</b>--thank you for those opinions! &nbsp;Probably, I would notice and fret over those same issues. &nbsp;My slow cooker recently died, but I always appreciated the oval shape and size, which allowed me to cook a full chicken or other bird. &nbsp;Round shapes have never seemed as convenient to me. &nbsp;I was wondering about that. &nbsp;Also, It would drive me nuts if the pressure valve failed to work properly--although, I am more scared of explosion than the annoyance of failing to come to pressure. &nbsp;I grew up with the old-fashioned, heavy, stove top pressure cooker and it freaked me out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot/page/2#post-1771359 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:32:50 +0000 L'Abeille 1771359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have OPINIONS haha. </p> <p>My DH got me the InstaPot after my second, smaller, older crockpot died. I think he was hoping we could therefor get rid of the newer larger crockpot, AND the pressure cooker.</p> <p>I use a slow cooker FAR more often than I use a pressure cooker (because I want to eat when I get home, not start cooking). The instructions with the InstaPot are extremely detailed on how to use it for pressure cooking, but next to nothing about how to slow cook in it. As far as I can make out, there is ONE setting, which is to slow cook on high for 4 hours and then revert to keep warm. No options for changing the heat or the length of time. Also the insert is smaller. This is fine for making a meal for 2 (since you want it fairly full, although a piece of foil on top of the food also prevents drying out if it's less than 2/3 full). But it is not big enough for the turkey or goose carcass for stock-making, so I am keeping my old one too (it's just stashed in the pantry instead of out on the counter in the appliance garage).</p> <p>As a pressure cooker... I read through the manual/cookbook once, when I got it, I don't want to reread it every time I cook something. I recall the rough outline of 4 minutes for beef and 6 minutes for chicken once it comes to full pressure. That is nowhere in the instructions that I can find. My chief annoyance is that the pressure-release valve is very finicky: twice I have cooked with it and it never reached pressure because although the valve was on it apparently was not on "right". Which means instead of under 10 minutes the meal takes over 30 to cook, in which case I would do it on the stove top so I can poke it and add stuff!</p> <p>Oh and I still want my manual pressure cooker because it can't be beat when you are cooking on a boat with one burner and limited stove fuel... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1771280 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 04:51:48 +0000 Marmee 1771280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got mine, and have used to make a couple of soups and number of batches of chicken stock. &nbsp;This <a rel="nofollow" href="http://balancedbites.com/content/paleo-thai-red-curry-soup-instant-pot/">Thai red curry soup</a> was a winner, although I added the kale and coconut milk at the end, because I was worried about the kale overcooking and the coconut milk curdling. &nbsp;</p> <p><div>I've sautéed in it with good luck, and haven't had trouble cleaning out the insert. &nbsp;I will say that I have found it a bit more work to get the chicken stock smell out of the lid.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1771257 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 02:00:48 +0000 elpgal 1771257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth, you nailed it! Exactly why I don't like the slow cooker much for vegetables. It's great for beans and lentils. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1770276 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 04:08:52 +0000 Beth Ann 1770276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh......going to check it out now! &nbsp;I'm working later in the evenings, and I don't care for "slow cooker texture" for my meats and veggies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769997 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 23:07:02 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1769997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Off the subject a little, but I made beef bourguignon last week in a traditional manner with a cast iron le creuset pot, which I have often avoided using due to difficulty washing. The friend who gave me the recipe told me to use barkeepers friend (a product I use for sink cleaning usually) on the le creuset and it worked ...wonder if it would be good on the Instant Pot. I still haven't used mine but the first thing I though of when looking at it was "crap, this will be hard to clean.' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769958 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:13:06 +0000 crazyone 1769958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yes, it works for smaller quantities too! &nbsp;Just use a smaller steel bowl placed on a trivet with some water poured in on the bottom. &nbsp;Of course, this won't work for the saute function, but should work for other things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769923 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:48:21 +0000 kkards 1769923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>never even heard of this....and now I am off to investigate.....one quick question for people who own it, would it work even if you are only making meals for one? or does it have to be 3/4ish full?</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769859 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:12:04 +0000 Anonymous 1769859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sold.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769777 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:01:36 +0000 Karie 1769777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll have to go back and read all the comments later, but I popped in to say that DH got me one for Christmas and so far I love it! I've used it several times already. Last week I made a chicken dinner and then chicken soup and both were delish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769773 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:48:41 +0000 JAileen 1769773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's an interesting article about them:</p> <p><a href="http://www.hippressurecooking.com/which-instant-pot-model-is-right-for-you/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hippressurecooking......t-for-you/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769768 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:17:59 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1769768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought one last week. But I haven't read the manual yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769761 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:21:46 +0000 Anonymous 1769761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one but haven't used it that much. I really love my slow cooker, rice cooker, and easy-to-clean Belgique stainless steel (made in Belgium - bought 30 years ago) and Calphalon nonstick anodized aluminum (Unison and Signature) cookware. I have a gas cooktop and wouldn't trade it for an electric if you paid me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769724 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:58:53 +0000 crazyone 1769724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one, and I love it. &nbsp;I somehow haven't used the saute function much in it yet, but I should get around to that. &nbsp;I have used it to:</p> <p>steam cook/pressure cook veggies<br />make yogurt using the yogurt making function<br />cook beans from dried<br />make cheesecake (yes, you can "bake" in your pressure cooker)<br />make rice and oatmeal (I find it very convenient that I can cook smaller quantities by putting the bowl on a trivet with some water inside the larger lining)<br />make mulled cider or wine (cider on the high pressure setting, wine on the slow cooker setting)</p> <p>I got rid of my rice cooker once I got the instant pot. &nbsp;I have kept my stovetop pressure cooker, but I don't use it nearly as much any more. &nbsp;I personally find the instant pot less messy to clean and also much easier to use than the stovetop versions, since you can just step away from it once you program it. &nbsp;The stovetop versions ARE faster though, so that is one big advantage. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769708 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:16:57 +0000 JAileen 1769708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I talked about this item with a friend of mine. She was thinking about getting one and I started reading up about them. This website had several articles:</p> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.thekitchn.com</a></p> <p>The thing is, I already have a pressure cooker, a rice cooker, and a slow cooker. However, the first two are more than 30 years old and have been used regularly over the years, and the third hasn't been used much, so I'm not sure there's a need other than to satisfy my curiosity. But I'm definitely curious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769702 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 19:56:11 +0000 Isabel 1769702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that sounds incredible. &nbsp;My mom regularly used a pressure cooker. &nbsp;I have been afraid to. But the modern ones are suppose to be amazing. &nbsp;My interest is piqued.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769668 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:40:32 +0000 carter 1769668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily, it's the non-sparkling part that irks me. My typical pots, pans and other cookware are anodized aluminum, ceramic, or glass...all easy to clean without harsh chemicals or excess elbow grease;-) I probably just need to get over my OCD self and call it clean enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769667 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:39:29 +0000 Emily K 1769667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this useful article about converting recipes to different cooking methods--stove top, slow cooker, pressure cooker--the part about the differences in taste/efficacy of dried herbs and spicing was new to me as I don't frequently convert a recipe from one cooking method to another--and there is info about converting cooking times. &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/the-instant-pot-is-a-hit-but-what-if-you-have-a-recipe-that-wasnt-designed-for-it/2017/01/09/8a64390e-d377-11e6-9cb0-54ab630851e8_story.html?utm_term=.c3137dc865e5">https://www.washingtonpost.com.....e-a-recipe</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769658 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:54:02 +0000 Echo 1769658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought one during Amazon's sales before the holidays, but I haven't used it much. I think the main issue is what Glory mentioned; it is difficult to make the change to something new. Additionally, I don't seem to be able to find a lot of recipes - and you would think with google searches a person could find a million. But none that sound really good. I need to get it out and try it again... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769655 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:42:45 +0000 Glory 1769655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had one for about 1.5 years and have made loads of different things. So far no fails. I will admit I was a bit slow on the uptake. I liked my crock pot, stove top etc and was so familiar it made it hard to change. Once I did ... I was converted. I have made yogurt, rice, pudding, you name it. Fabulous! Extra bonus for me is that the designer is a local fellow in my hood! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769628 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:39:33 +0000 Emily K 1769628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everybody! &nbsp;It is seeming more like a win/win all the time! &nbsp;<br /><b>Carter</b>--is it something about the size/shape that makes it hard to clean, or just the super-baked-on fats? &nbsp;That is a tough problem to solve. Our pans are All-Clad and it is hard to clean around the rivets. &nbsp;I use a combo of copper scrubby, brillo pad, and Bar Keepers Friend powder--whatever I have on hand. &nbsp;If I get it all, every time, I can keep up on it. &nbsp;Unfortunately, my husband does not share my rigor on this issue, so keeping the pans sparkling is a tough task. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769623 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:26:08 +0000 texstyle 1769623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love mine!&nbsp; I've had it for about two years now and use it all the time for stews and beans in particular. The saute feature is excellent! You can also boil eggs that come clean from the shell much more easily - look up instructions for how to do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769611 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:10:10 +0000 carter 1769611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had one for about a year, and I love it. As KG said, you really can do a meal from start to finish in the InstantPot. I've made pot roast, short ribs, beef stew and curries in it with great success. The thing I use it most often for though is shredded chicken for use in various recipes throughout the week...so maybe chicken salad for lunch, taco salad with chicken, chicken and veggie soup, chicken white chili, bbq pulled chcken, etc.</p> <p>The one thing I will say is that I find the stainless liner somewhat of a pain to clean. If anyone has any ideas there, please share. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/instant-pot#post-1769596 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:25:22 +0000 kellygirl 1769596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@EmilyK: There is a saute function on the pot so I saute using the liner in the instant pot. There is no sautéing on the stove for me. For instance, for curry, I throw in a little coconut oil and sauce onions, curry seasoning and jalapeños in the instant pot. When those are soft, I turn the sauce function off and add the chicken, coconut milk, etc, put the lid on and pressure cook.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other cool thing is doing Pot in Pot cooking. Foods that have similar cooking times can be cooked together in separate containers. I haven't done that yet but plan to try it soon.&nbsp; </p>