InstaPot Anyone??

girl_dee · 09-25-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

My biggest success was last year’s Thanksgiving Turkey.

I stuffed it before cooking, and a 12lb bird took 30 minutes; leaving your oven free for all of the other goodies.

Wow! That’s impressive! I thought of doing a whole chicken but I like it crispy.

easygoingfemme · 09-25-2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by girl_dee

Wow! That’s impressive! I thought of doing a whole chicken but I like it crispy.

Me too- I feel like if you take it out and run it under the broiler in your oven for a minute you'll get there?

I have yet to cook a bird in my insta pot. I almost did today when my turkey breast didn't fit in the crock pot I intended to use but I threw it in my dutch oven instead because I didn't have time to google recipes.

girl_dee · 09-25-2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

Me too- I feel like if you take it out and run it under the broiler in your oven for a minute you'll get there?

I have yet to cook a bird in my insta pot. I almost did today when my turkey breast didn't fit in the crock pot I intended to use but I threw it in my dutch oven instead because I didn't have time to google recipes.

Right. I could stick the bird under the broiler i suppose. One of my favorite things is that it does not heat up the house.

cinnamongrrl · 09-30-2018, 08:45 PM

Sooo...

I impulsively bought an Instant Pot today while we were getting dog food at Walmart.

I couldn’t wait to break that baby in so i made dinner in it tonight.

I marinated steak tips, cut up unpeeled carrots and added red potatoes. Threw it all in with some beef broth and spices. Twenty minutes later, we had steak tips that cut like butter. The potatoes held together nicely; I was worried they would be mush. The carrots were perfection. All in 20 minutes plus the time of chopping veggies.

Needless to say, we are planning many more dinners!

cinnamongrrl · 10-02-2018, 06:48 AM

Yes, I’m slightly addicted.

I made a nice Boston butt with potatoes and fresh green beans for dinner last night. I used the sauté feature to sear the meat first. Very cool not having to dirty an extra pan!

Would love to hear back on how much y’all trust your instant pot. We had an appointment right after my honey got home and I wanted to try the delay start feature but I was concerned. I trust my crock pot completely and would love the same reassurance from my instant pot!

girl_dee · 10-02-2018, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl

Yes, I’m slightly addicted.

I made a nice Boston butt with potatoes and fresh green beans for dinner last night. I used the sauté feature to sear the meat first. Very cool not having to dirty an extra pan!

Would love to hear back on how much y’all trust your instant pot. We had an appointment right after my honey got home and I wanted to try the delay start feature but I was concerned. I trust my crock pot completely and would love the same reassurance from my instant pot!

hello!

I had some center cut chops that i sautéed and browned before pressure cooking them for 5 minutes.

I seasoned them up lots before throwing them in, and they are very tender and tasty.

I am going to stock up on season mixes etc. I think it adds flavor when you add some thing to the water at the bottom.

girl_dee · 10-02-2018, 10:46 PM

We bought some pre-prepped meals at Costco. I love having this option!

I cooked a 2 pans of Korean BBQ in 12 minutes each. I let them set for 5 on slow release afterwards. That made 4 meals.

I have enchiladas in the freezer and tomorrow is stuffed bell peppers.

Bell peppers are the BEST in the instantPot because the pepper cooks all the way through, I cannot stand a crunchy bell pepper. I usually pre-boil them then stuff, and this eliminates all of that.

Bell peppers cook in 12 minutes then 5 resting after steam release.

I also love using the aluminum throw away tins in it. I have super easy clean up and just keep reusing them.

MsTinkerbelly · 10-03-2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl

Yes, I’m slightly addicted.

I made a nice Boston butt with potatoes and fresh green beans for dinner last night. I used the sauté feature to sear the meat first. Very cool not having to dirty an extra pan!

Would love to hear back on how much y’all trust your instant pot. We had an appointment right after my honey got home and I wanted to try the delay start feature but I was concerned. I trust my crock pot completely and would love the same reassurance from my instant pot!

The delay start feature is wonderful, and has always gone off as scheduled. I really like that feature for when I am not home...it allows a natural pressure release (I subtract a few minutes of cook time), and the pot keeps food on the warming feature so it is ready when I get home.

***one thing I have found that is very messy in the pot is a white cream sauce. If you make something with a thick sauce, it is best for it to have a complete NATURAL release so you don’t have spray everywhere, and a blocked release valve. Live and learn

Andrea · 10-03-2018, 11:20 AM

Received my Instant Pot yesterday. So excited to try it.

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions here.

09-30-2018, 08:45 PM	#4
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,250 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Sooo... I impulsively bought an Instant Pot today while we were getting dog food at Walmart. I couldn’t wait to break that baby in so i made dinner in it tonight. I marinated steak tips, cut up unpeeled carrots and added red potatoes. Threw it all in with some beef broth and spices. Twenty minutes later, we had steak tips that cut like butter. The potatoes held together nicely; I was worried they would be mush. The carrots were perfection. All in 20 minutes plus the time of chopping veggies. Needless to say, we are planning many more dinners! __________________

10-02-2018, 06:48 AM	#5
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,250 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Yes, I’m slightly addicted. I made a nice Boston butt with potatoes and fresh green beans for dinner last night. I used the sauté feature to sear the meat first. Very cool not having to dirty an extra pan! Would love to hear back on how much y’all trust your instant pot. We had an appointment right after my honey got home and I wanted to try the delay start feature but I was concerned. I trust my crock pot completely and would love the same reassurance from my instant pot! __________________

10-03-2018, 11:20 AM	#9
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,918 Times in 3,020 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Received my Instant Pot yesterday. So excited to try it. I appreciate all the comments and suggestions here. __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

10-02-2018, 10:46 PM	#7
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,828 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474874	We bought some pre-prepped meals at Costco. I love having this option! I cooked a 2 pans of Korean BBQ in 12 minutes each. I let them set for 5 on slow release afterwards. That made 4 meals. I have enchiladas in the freezer and tomorrow is stuffed bell peppers. Bell peppers are the BEST in the instantPot because the pepper cooks all the way through, I cannot stand a crunchy bell pepper. I usually pre-boil them then stuff, and this eliminates all of that. Bell peppers cook in 12 minutes then 5 resting after steam release. I also love using the aluminum throw away tins in it. I have super easy clean up and just keep reusing them.