InstaPot Anyone??

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

They sell them at Walmart, come in several different quart amounts, and are one of the greatest things ever made.

I made a cake, roast, turkey, chicken, beans, rice, stews, bread...etc. etc. etc.

I just google “chicken Marsala for instapot” (for example) and bam, several recipes to choose from.

Bake, stew, roast, rice, sauté, steam, AND it has a slow cooker feature!

Best kitchen gadget EVER!

I tried Chicken Marsala but we didn’t have a corkscrew so no wine, so we just had chicken and dumplings pretty much.

a cake???????

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

I tried Chicken Marsala but we didn’t have a corkscrew so no wine, so we just had chicken and dumplings pretty much.

a cake???????

You need a pan (loaf pans or 8” round) that will fit inside your instapot, or something similar to a coffee can shape for bread. You can get times from any recipe on google...VERY important that you cover the top of the pan with a paper towel and foil due to the steaming involved. The paper towel goes next to the batter under the foil. You will place the pan on the trivet and add 1 cup of water to the pot.

The consistency was of a pound cake, and was really good.

[tantalizingfemme]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

I tried Chicken Marsala but we didn’t have a corkscrew so no wine, so we just had chicken and dumplings pretty much.

a cake???????

People make cheesecake in the InstaPot too. This thing is incredible.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

People make cheesecake in the InstaPot too. This thing is incredible.

Yes they do, I am going to try it one day!

What we do is buy the pre-made meals at Costco. We’ve tried a few that we like:

Stuffed Bell Peppers
Korean BBQ
Enchiladas


The bell peppers are the best I have ever had. I like that the InstanPot steams the pepper really well.

[girl_dee]

Also, I was tired of cleaning the bottom of the insert so I bought these, I reuse them but clean up is SO much easier. It fits right inside of ours which is a 8qt. I put the peppers in here so everything stays in place. I also like the other meals cooked in this:



I put it on top of the little rack that came with the Instapot.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

Also, I was tired of cleaning the bottom of the insert so I bought these, I reuse them but clean up is SO much easier. It fits right inside of ours which is a 8qt. I put the peppers in here so everything stays in place. I also like the other meals cooked in this:



I put it on top of the little rack that came with the Instapot.

I used the pan you show there for my cake, but be sure you put the pan in the pot BEFORE you pour in the batter. I filled the pan and then tried to put it inside...no bueno, BIG mess. It wasn’t strong enough and kept wiggling and bending...everyone else probably already knows that, but I had a senior moment .

[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.

[girl_dee]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions here.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Andrea

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

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions here.

Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

[girl_dee]

correction on my bell pepper post.

they go 5 minutes on high pressure, then 5 slow release, then rest for 5.

Perfect !

[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

correction on my bell pepper post.

they go 5 minutes on high pressure, then 5 slow release, then rest for 5.

Perfect !

I was so thinking that stuffed peppers would be nice this way. I’d be the only one eating them unless my sister had some. We grew up with stuffed peppers mmmmm

As for myself, I just put 3 huge chicken breasts in (frozen) for 30 minutes on steam. I seasoned them first in a southwest fashion as I’m making a southwest chicken stew for dinner. Once it cools I’ll throw the pot in the fridge with a lid (wish they had one of their own) and come home from work and finish it off.

One thing I have noticed: if you don’t season your stock or water before hand the flavor doesnt zing. And it’s hard to add it later.

As a happy addendum, my dogs are very much enjoying the instapot. I use the juice from whatever i cook to make their dinner rice. And I specifically don’t use onions just so I can do that

[Mel C.]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

correction on my bell pepper post.

they go 5 minutes on high pressure, then 5 slow release, then rest for 5.

Perfect !

Nope. 8 min on high my love, then the rest.