First 5 Things Every New Instant Pot Owner Should Know


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  1. Michelle
    Michelle says:

    I just bought my first instapot a few months ago and thought it was so cool that I could slow cook and pressure cook in the same pot. However, when I tried to slow cook my meat sat in the cooker for an hour and it was still cold. I wish I could use that feature but every thing I've tried it still doesn't want to heat up on the slow cooker function. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

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  2. J Cran
    J Cran says:

    Maybe buy some NEW equipment. No manual on new pots. Many differences you ignore. I think you are better than most. Pretty sure you can afford state-of-the-art equipment. This is like telling a teenager today how to drive a manual transmission car. NOT to relevant. Please!!!

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  3. Gerrie Bell
    Gerrie Bell says:

    Just a comment about the time it takes for the IP to come to pressure. Most things you cook, for instance mashed potatoes, rice, anything that requires boiling, you have to bring the liquid to a boil and THEN start timing the potato or eggs or rice, etc. cooking time. And depending on the quantity and size of your pot, it can take a long time to bring things to boiling. So don’t let the “coming to pressure” part of instant pot cooking put you off. The nice thing about the IP is that although I don’t recommend leaving the kitchen before it comes to pressure, you don’t have to watch it closely like when you cook mashed potatoes on the stove and want to avoid spillovers. The other nice thing about the IP is that there are many foods like veggies and chicken breasts that you don’t have to defrost before cooking like you have to with stovetop cooking. This channel and a couple of others are very good. Lots of well-explained and demonstrated hints, recipes, and procedures without annoying chitchat.

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  4. GracieLou
    GracieLou says:

    I have two 6 qt IP’s and one 3qt IP. I’ve been looking at 8 quarts and don’t know the best one. I’m not a techie. How come it’s not recommended to use hot liquid at the start of cooking? The liquid has to build pressure to start the countdown. How does the starting liquid affect the cooking time?

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  5. sheed
    sheed says:

    You were one of the very first channels I found when I got my Instant Pot and needed to gain some knowledge but more, confidence. I highly recommend newbies to go back and watch all of your videos. I learned so much, and you get right to the points…..plus, the food is good! I also didn't buy a bunch of accessories I didn't need. I started slow with rice, eggs and yogurt. And got all those tips from you. TY

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  6. Real Life Legend
    Real Life Legend says:

    Imho, I think the easiest thing of all to make in order to try out the Instant Pot is probably some kind of brothy soup: chicken soup, or beef soup, or something like that. I mean, it's really hard to mess up boiling water. And that'll give a really good first feel for it. After that, then move on to whatever else is of interest.
    And by all means, watch Lisa's videos. I watch several different Instant Pot YouTubers because Lisa doesn't have every recipe that is out there; BUT, she is the only one I'm subscribed to! And for beginners, I would stick with her channel only!

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  7. Outta Darkness
    Outta Darkness says:

    I am in the midst of decluttering and reorganizing my kitchen, when I get through I am definitely going to start using my Instant Pot. Thank you for the encouragement to just get started! 😊❤️🌻

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  8. randall snider
    randall snider says:

    Your channel is very helpfull
    We just purchased tour cookbook and have a question on cooking for 2
    Can most of the recipes just be doubled
    your book has totally changed my breakfast routine for the good Thank you

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