1Lb Stew Beef 2 Meals! My Final InstantPot Review
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I am with you on this! I used my instapot ONE time…I could do everything in my dutch oven with ONE pot AND, I personally prefer to let things simmer for hours and let the wonderful smell waft through the house! Good use of the crockpot for the second meal tho!
I love mine…trial and error but once you get the hang of it you will love it. It saves me money right now not using my gas stove. I relied on it many long days after work.
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Everyone says they are great, but I have a tiny kitchen, so shelf and cabinet space are valuable. I just don't see the need for an instapot. It sort of seems like one of those "gear of the year" things everyone buys, then puts away. Thanks for your reviews on it. I won't be out buying one.
We eat a lot of beans. The Instant Pot has been a tremendous time saver for us. I'm sure it saves energy too. I haven't used it for eggs or cakes but I will try that soon. You can also use your Instant Pot just like your crockpot. Don't give up on it. I always enjoy your recipes.
good job
I'm with you, Bev; I threw away my sandwich toaster once I found out that I could make cheese toasties in a skillet on the stove; less time, less mess, and taste even better done on the stove. I also bought an air fryer, used it maybe five times and wondered why I'd bothered. It's what one is used to, and familiar with, and, has space for. My gardening shoes are falling apart, but I just know I won't find another pair which are half as comfortable, or as good. I'll probably cry when I finally have to throw them out. 🙁
Have to say you are ahead of us when it comes to the Instapot use. We have had one now for about 4 months and it's still in the box. Like you noted, we simply cook all the same via other methods (crockpot, baking, dutch oven, etc.). I guess we are just in the mode of thinking ahead where needed. Keep up the great videos and recipes. Good luck with the garden this year!
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My husband brought me one for Christmas three years ago. I tried it a few times. I too didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. I sold it about a month ago. 😊
Since you don't care for the instant pot, maybe you should have a drawing for your subscribers that love it. Bev yours is an expensive one too.
I'm not a lover of the instant pot, but I do like to use it for potatoes, sweet potatoes and the winter squash.
I have no need for gadgets. I think the instapot is for busy working outside of home people. I'm a stay at home mom and wife. I don't even own a crock pot. Just a stove and oven. I have a deep frier though. It only takes minutes to boil eggs……
I never like mine either, it went back in the box to the store.
I know it isn't the same, but I have a moderate sized pressure cooker and I use it a lot. If given a choice, I would pick the pressure cooker that doesn't require electricity. I have a Dutch Oven that I just got recently and I need to break it in, and I love my cast iron fry pans. Lifting them is like lifting weights! Your honesty is refreshing!
I agree, Bev! I am on the fence as well. I feel like I have to over-think! I use it for quick things but it won't replace my crock pot or my pressure cooker. Thank you for your honest feedback! 🙂
Ohhhhh mama! So delicious! Poppa gonna eat it all
I came to the same conclusion without buying an IntantPot . I really don't want another appliance to store or to take up counter space. I have a pressure pan, crockpots and skillets which do the same things. I can do a beef roast or a whole chicken in my pressure pan in less time with the same results. Now if we were talking about a freeze dryer, I'd be all in to give it a try.
That’s the instant pot max that you can can 4 pints in. I have it just for that feature
Honestly I use it as a large slow cooker and rarely use the pressure cooker part. But it can make a soup or sauce taste like you cooked it all day in 30 mins.
I was pretty terrified of my instant pot. LOL But I've just started using it – because of you, I might add – and I'm kind of in love with it now. Every recipe I've tried has been perfect. Chili, pulled pork, whole chicken from frozen, honey garlic chicken thighs. Being able to throw stuff in a pot and walk away has been a real lifesaver for me. I'm half tempted to buy another one to deal with veggies while the other one does the meat. sigh Now I just need to win a lottery or something so I can afford all the pretty gadgets! Oh, and the boiled eggs… a must! I was able to peel eggs right out of the chicken's butt!
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🤤…add green beans, corn, and green peas and stretch a bit further😉👍🏻
Oh yeah…put the Instant Pot in the camper…takes up less space and easy cleanup!!!
Hi Bev am not impressed with the instapot either. But now I love my air fryer.
Looks good
You know Bev your lid should slide into your handle upright to hold it. I like the speedy ness of my instant pot.
I had talked about wanting one but even my husband said, "what do you want one of those or?". I agree Bev, I think it would cause me more time and frustration. I usually do my meal prep for the week on a weekend. I am pretty sure everything you can do in an instant pot you can do with the things you have and are already using. Rice.. you can double the amount on the stove and put in bags and freeze for further use. I like to start my soups or stews on the stove and then put them in the crock pot like you do. I have a large crock and a small. The other day I had split pea soup in the large one and i cooked down a turkey breast with my saved skins and such for broth for the freezer. When that was done I put in my steel cut oats and cooked them all day for my work week breakfast when I get to work. Sometimes it is hard to teach an "old dog new tricks". I love the old school ways. You are reading from someone who does not own a dishwasher nor use a dryer for her clothes…. so an new gadget that I would get frustrated with would only be put in the cupboard and not used. At least you were honest and gave it a fair shake… but I'm with you 100 percent.
I'm with you on the review of the Instant Pot. The old ways can be just fine!
Everyone I know either loves or hates them for cooking.
Others use it for sterilization or making baby food but that’s it.
I was given one as a gift for Christmas, still boxed in the basement, lol.
I AGREE WITH YOUR REVIEW..THERE'S TIMES WHEN IT WILL SAVE TIME…I LIKE THE SMELL OF CROCKPOTS OR CAST DUTCH OVEN OR DEEP FRYING PANS ON LOW…I HAVE ALL THAT. AND HOWIE..LOL WILL EAT ABOUT ANYTHING YOU SET IN FRONT OF HIM.
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They are what they are. I also own a stove top pressure cooker and would normally make stew with that. I like being able to blast chicken breasts and whatnot in a hurry. I don't think it cooks rice well at all. Try some chicken breasts with pineapple juice, salt, pepper and garlic…..just sayin', Bev. 🙂
That said I did buy a second one for the cabin at a huge discount. It worked very well a couple weekends ago to make a load of baked potatoes.
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Great job love it an lovethe dumplings ❤🙏👏👏👏👏👏👍
totally agree….we are the age of crockpot, instant pot is the younger gen….is what it is…..but WOW, that stew looked yummy TWICE! =)
I totally agree Bev! That instapot is another gadget. I’m not buying one….never. But good on those who enjoy it. Nothing wrong with that. I don’t have problems making rice, or anything else that that pot makes. But I see the advantages of it for a busy family I guess. As for me, my planning works, and I just don’t need another gadget taking up space in my kitchen.
I feel the same, it's just not for me. It's very frustrating indeed! I love old fashioned cooking I suppose 😋
I tend to agree. I bought a knock off instant pot and ill say it…….. i hate it lol giving it to my kid maybe she will appreciate it. My biggest peev is not being able to see how my food is cooking and just crossin my fingers that it works.
I can not tell you how much I appreciate that review. A couple of years ago a daughter-in-law really wanted one so I bought it for her. She used it extensively at first, and then kind of put it away. She offered it to me and it got as far as almost being loaded into our car. Now it's going to someone else. I too feel I don't need the speed of it and another item taking up room. I love my crock pots, other pots, and have the time to cook, so, for me, as for you, it's something that I don't need.
I Love, Love, Love my Instant pot!! I make large batches of soup, stew, spaghetti, mini meatloaves, etc. Freeze in smaller portions. They go from frozen to table in 30 minutes or less. No effort on my part. Rice, hard boiled eggs plus all of the above food. Just set it and walk away.