How to Use the Instant Pot Ultra – Beginner's Guide
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Do you still have your Instant Pot Ultra in a box? Whether you’re an Instant Pot newbie or a veteran, find out how to use the new features of the Instant Pot Ultra.
The Instant Pot Ultra is a lot different than previous models. I’ll show you how to use the new use the new display to pressure cook, saute, and use the new Ultra mode for sous vide. And find out how to use the new button for quick release.
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What's your favorite feature of the Ultra?
Using my ultra for the 1st time – very comprehensive video – thx!
I just bought one for wiffiee,, I'm a retired electrical engineer, and I'm going to need those old skills to figgure out how to use this damn thing.
Do you know if you can slowly release the pressure on the Ultra, for instance, whenever making macaroni to avoid foaming through the release valve?
I don't understand about the venting feature on the top. When pressure cooking, the cooker seals and then emits a constant stream of steam. Did I miss part of the instruction. Is it supposed to keep putting our steam? And the timer hasn't even started yet.
Nice instruction video. I am trying to make some chicken noodle soup from scratch right now with this unit.
Thank you so much! I lost my manual when I moved and this really helped… The video that the company makes only has music and no real explanation. Great job!
Omg meat is not tender!!!! 3 rd try and I'm ready to give it away. So mad
Hi dear, I have confused what brand have to buy, I dicided ultra…also I would like to ask this model has manual options? Please let me know
I would love this for cooking custards, caramels and chocolates. I would need a spare or second gasket liner since the original is likely going to take on a savory/onion like odor after using it for chili's and spaghetti sauce.
Amazing tutorial. Thanks for your help.
Very nice review my friend 👍
Thank you so much for your information!
After Thanksgiving Amazon had them on sale. I didn't know which one to get. The sales were so good I picked two of the 6qt. models. The Duo Plus and the Ultra. I need help with both of them!
nice video! you covered everything
Great video, I had no idea I could make popcorn too! Thanks, awesome job, and subscribed 👍
This is a super video for a new instant pot user. I have to say the instruction booklet is poorly designed. I have a question: do you clean the anti-block shield and the silicon part of the float valve every time after use? I did several brown rice cook, 2.5cups brown rice with same 2.5cups of water. The first several times were perfect, but recently the steam constantly came out a lot right after the preheating. After that the screen showed ‘ burn’ and stopped cooking. I checked the anti-block shield and silicon part of the float valve, nothing stuck…
Is it suppose to be leaking steam in cook mode? I'm doing the initial test run and mine preheats then puts out a little steam during the end of that time but then when it switches to cook it steams a lot. Help.
It does have the little plastic thing attached to the back like you showed us.
Thank you. This pot had me a bit perplexed at first. I had an older version. The instructions suck in the booklets.
Good job 👍
Thanks for the intro. It turns out that my pressure release valve doesn’t work or so I’m getting a new one!
Very helpful video. I do have one question, do you have to take off the sticker on the outside of the lid which talks about the steam valve and release? What about the sticker inside the heater telling you "caution"?
Mine is in the box !
This was a fantastic video! I just unpacked my Instant Pot and your video answered some questions “instantly”. 😂
Excellent instruction. I was trying to decide between the Ultra and the Duo and I made up my mind to go for the Ultra. Thank you.
我也是買這型號的如果挿上電銀幕亮了臨時要離開我可以按取消還是拔掉插頭呢謝謝
I have the 3Q and 6Q instant pot ultra. I am finding new uses and recipes for these 2 pots! Thanks for this video! 👍🏾🥳🙌🏾
I would like more explanation of how to use ‘ultra’ setting.
love you dude — mines just to sterilize magic media, but this might get me to use it for more
What a great video presentation…I thought the Ultra had to be used with a Smart Phone or something
like that…I've wanted to see how it is used…simply…this was so informative…and encouraging. Thanks!
You are a lifesaver! I just got a instant pot ultra…. so much I’ve learned thanks!!!
Great video. Your camera has great definition and everything looks so clear.
Very informative and well made video! Keep up the good work.
What is the lowest temperature in sous vid mode? I need to cook something at exactly 100 degrees Fahrenheit and I need to know if I can set it to that. I suppose I could use slow cook mode too. What is the lowest possible temperature in both of those modes? Thanks so much.
Excellent video. Great tips on cleaning and great explanation on how to change the sound and Fahrenheit to Celsius. Thank you!!
Thank you I love you this helped a lot!
Really good video. Good, simple, easy to follow instructions. I don’t often comment on anything, but your video is very good for someone new to the IP and to the Ultra!
Is there any reason why there is a rice mode if we are going to cook it with pressure mode… ? I'm lost here
I hate this ultra it never comes to pressure
Thank you for the helpful video on this model of instant pot.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. I agree with the others here, you made the most informative video I have seen. I watched a bunch. The hold in for 5 sec, would have taken me forever to figure out. Haha right there you earned your wages!
My Ultra 8QT is on its way and I'm looking forward to having fun eating everything that can fit in it.
On the trivet, I also thought that could be used with jars to make yogurt. I also see they have silicone steaming trivet kits available. A lace near by makes those Chinese pork buns, frozen to steam at home, have oyu tried anything like that, or to make yogurt? Do you use or recommend the steaming kit?
You mentioned popcorn… I need to see how thats done. I guess I' ordering covers too.
The primary reason I picked the Ultra version is because I can do sous vide. I love that idea that I don't have to buy a special souz vide heater to play with a couple times a year.
Two things I think should be emphasized a bit more, and on most Insta pot videos I have seen. That is the warning against steam burns by that exhaust valve. I've seen it on my daughters instapot and it can be dangerous, also point the steam away from your cabinets unless you want that steamy goodness to go into your cabinets. Second great point about the silicon gasket. Keeping the lid upside down to dry is a great idea. Id prob still pull mine out and let it sit lose till ready to use so anything inside will dry out. I heard many issues with that, but your idea makes most sense. I can only guess stinky is not good. Thanks again, you did a great job making and editing. I learned a lot.
I noticed that I have to keep holding down the pressure release valve to release the pressure. It doesn't seem to stay down. Is there something I'm doing wrong?
This is Perfect! Thank you I only have one question. How do you clean the plastic without loosing the pin? I can’t wait to see more of your videos 🙂
Awesome video, thanks for making/keeping it simple/easy!👍👍