5 Things Not To Do With Your Instant Pot
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If you’re semi-new to the world of electric pressure cooking, these 5 things not to do with your Instant Pot will come in handy as you start using this awesome …
How to store the lid was the BEST advice! Thank you.
Lovely woman with helpful tips.
She has bad diction – several times pronounced “ frustrated “ as :
“ frush trated “. There is no “h” sound in “frustrated”.
youre wrong on dairy I cook a lot using dairy products
Great advice all around! Thanks for making this video! We’re cooking pot roast for the first time and my boyfriend keeps turning the venting knob. Your video has put a stop to that. LOL
I have a great electric kettle that brings water to a boil in a minute. I always use it when I need to add water to an IP recipe, it saves time of the IP having to come to pressure because your liquid is already heated!
I bought a Multicooker today and it didn't have a recipe book 😪. I want to pressure Cook beans and lentils but don't know how?
Thanks for the tips, I was getting a little frustrated with the "Actual Time" it took (well more my wife was) but we did not realize that we were able to do other things while we waited. And that quick release with meats make sense now, I had cooked a roast and was not overwhelmed by the quality. Now I know why, thanks.
Breaded chicken fingers apparently… whoopsies!
Thanks for making this video. I’m new to instant pot although I’ve had one for a couple years I never really started trying to use it until recently. Your blog and videos are all very helpful. I’ve always loved using my crockpot and now with these tips I feel like I have a much better understanding of what I had do with my instant pot and what I shouldn’t do. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for the tips! I’m an anxious newby, but I’m raring to go!
Gluten free rice pasta is a no
do you have any Keto instapot recipies?
Loved your 5 comments as I haven't used my instant pot as of yet. Thanks again. You were great.
My only disagreement with Ms. Peterson is where she says you can walk away.
Call me old fashioned, but it is not a good idea to walk away from anything that is cooking. No matter if it is on the stove, a counter-top electric device, a grill, etc. And it's an even worse idea when you are using a pot that is under pressure.
You can step out of the kitchen, but never go where you can't hear the cooker.
I know the instant pot is new and has safety features out the wazoo. However, it only takes a minute for something to go wrong. An instant pot wouldn't be the first computer controlled Gizmo to go haywire.
But then, I'm very protective of my kitchen, and all that's in it.
Also, remember that your food is still cooking while you let the pressure release naturally. Divide your cooking time between cooking and cooling down.
I WILL NOT put dairy NOWHERE near my Insta Pot. No dairy, eggs sugar, corn, rice, or potatoes. Thanks for sharing. My husband just bought me one.
Great product works very well !
Here's a tip : Don't let the steam of a quick release hit your cabinets! It will warp the wood due to the moist heat. Always make sure it vents AWAY from the cabinets. You can buy a "steam diverter" from Amazon. There are some cute designs! 🙂
I can smell pot 100's of feet away but never smelled the seal of anything
Good tips, especially with the ring, milk/cream, and roast.
Good tips, especially with the ring, milk/cream, and roast.
Thanks so much for the great tips.
Thank you. Good advice and straight to the point. The natural pressure release for meat makes enormous sense. Now I have to look up how to swap out the sealing ring.
I've seen more than a few instant pot vids. Heard about it at work. I'm not getting this thing. Seems like a hi tech crock pot that can also do what a frying pan does anyway. I'd grill any day before I'd steam bath food. Not knocking on the thing. It just isn't my thing.
6 Tips to avoid problems with your Instant Pot:
01 – Read the instructions how to use safely before your first start. Don't try to fix anything in your Instant Pot with your tools.
02 – Never leave your Instant Pot " On " and Cooking something if you are going to sleep or doing things too far from the kitchen. Better be safe than sorry !
03 – The cooking time is very important to obtain the best results, keep eye on your recipes time.
04 – Please keep your kids safe while you're cooking, steam and hot can be dangerous for everyone.
05 – Don't put your Instant Pot inside the fridge or freezer to cool off your food in any circumstances.
06 – Don't worry !!! the Instant Pot is easy and safe to use and nothing wrong gonna happen.
I love my Instant Pot!
Good luck
Thanks ! – Lid storing upside down on top valuable info.
excellent 🙏🏻
You are one smart blonde headed chick..
People selling these should have these tips on every ad information video etc!
Anyone notice the $1000 lonely double oven stainless steel "towel rack" in the background? Hasn't been turned on for 365 days. LOL
Thank You! Very well presented.
I am new at this, but I lucked out and had some immediate success.
Now I am trying to learn all about it, and I value the tips you have just spoke about!
Thanks for the tips, they were very helpful!
Thanks. These tips are going to be helpful since I am new to pressure cooking.
How do you know if the pressure is released on its own
I just had my 8 quart DUO delivered to my door. i have been binge watching recipes all day and I just subscribed. One thing that keeps coming up on the Duo is that people have complaints about there pot not powering up. Peoples response is that the cord is not pushed all the way into the pot. Well guess what? I guess there hardwired now. I just unboxed mine and its hard wired.
Never, ever quick release if you are more than half full with anything, and especially with thick soups. Regardless of what the recipe might say, give it AT LEAST 10 minutes to cool down. On the other hand, if you've never been to Yellowstone National Park, and want to save some money, disregard my suggestion. But wear safety goggles.
How do you plan a meal if you never know how long something takes to cook in an insta pot? On the stove I know exactly how long pasta takes. What’s the point if it takes longer to cook in the instapot and I don’t know what that time is?
thank you!
Never cook corn on the cob in pressure cooker it will explode like a bomb. Personal experience.
Thank you. Just watched your video first time here. I have a lot but I've been afraid to try it.
Very good presentation, good sound, and video. You get a Gold Star. Good useful information was provided, by a well-spoken presenter.
Oddly enough, all pressure cookers should be stored with their lids off and upside down. If there is a sealing gasket, it should be removed and placed INSIDE the cooker. Why? To keep it from wearing out, not to air it out. Two things that I will add, things that are extremely important, things that I learned from handling non-digital pressure cookers for more than 40 years are: READ THE MANUAL FIRST BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH THE INSTANT POT AT ALL; and ALWAYS PERFORM THE WATER TEST FIRST. You can find the official Manual for the Instant Pot here: https://instantpot.com/english-manuals/ I own not only an Instant Pot, but TWO Presto Pressure Cooker/Canners, an Italian-made Lagostina Pressure Cooker, and (my pride and joy) a 30-Quart All American Pressure Cooker/Canner (YUP–the largest they make). I have manuals for all of them! Nevertheless, ALL of the manuals, INCLUDING THE INSTANT POT MANUAL, say the very same thing—"READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS." Some of the safety instructions for all pressure cookers, digital and non-digital are exactly the same: (1) Do not touch surfaces when cooker is operating; (2) If children are present, they must be closely supervised; (3) Do not attempt to move an operating or hot pressure cooker; (3) Never over fill or "stuff" the unit; (4) Always use sufficient liquid in the cooker–never allow cooker to boil dry; (5) Always check the pressure release devices for clogging BEFORE and AFTER use and clean them; (6) Never attempt to open the pressure cooker until pressure has dropped; (7) Never use the pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil (broasting); (8) Never "quick cool" a pressure cooker by subjecting it to sudden temperature changes; (9) Never drop a pressure cooker; and (10) always use and place pressure cookers on heat-proof surfaces. If people READ THEIR MANUALS FIRST they can avoid disappointment and possible trouble.
Am transitioning to veganism but this was very, very useful. I have a Cosori not an Instant Pot but was told I can pretty much use recipes interchangeably. Do you agree??
Good information thanks ,
I am vegan .
Is there any Recipes that I can follow on you page .
Thank you Terrie
Awesome thanks 👍
I've never had a "flop" with my Instant Pot, and I'm a beginner pressure cooker user (about 2 years).