Instant Pot thread

Miker · Oct 26, 2017

I was busy making Thai curry from a recipe that I got from GAF when it was down over the weekend, and just made me realize that I went to GAF for just about everything, even pressure cooker recipes. It was a weird moment that highlighted how frequently I was online, but hey, they were good recipes, so let's keep the train going here with your favorite dishes.

http://www.justonecookbook.com/pressure-cooker-oxtail-soup/

Probably the best thing I've made using my Instant Pot. The Amish butchers at Reading Terminal Market in Philly have huge, meaty pieces of oxtail that make this so, so good every time. Admittedly a bit of a hassle to prepare, though.

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/pressure-cooker-thai-green-chicken-curry.html

Very simple recipe without a whole lot of prep. I also think kombucha squash is in season now...?

http://littlespicejar.com/pressure-cooker-barbacoa-beef/

The dry heat from the adobo sauce and chiles is fantastic.

https://www.justonecookbook.com/pressure-cooker-japanese-curry/

To accompany your LTTP anime threads. I'd also recommend looking here (https://kotaku.com/how-to-make-japanese-curry-bricks-taste-better-1793686115) for ideas on stuff to add after it's done cooking.

PS
Is there a search function yet? I'm not seeing one on mobile. Also the serif font in the compose box is out of place when everything else is sans serif and modern.

Everyday Math · Oct 26, 2017

My instapot was a game changer. I really like using thiswebsite for recipes. The BBQ chicken was really easy to do and so fast!

Aztechnology · Oct 26, 2017

Cooking tools I cannot live without.

Electric Tea Kettle.
Electric Skillet
Pressure cooker
Rice maker

nihilence · Oct 26, 2017

We have been using it alot this last couple weeks with a baby.

Sautee chicken breasts
Add some kind of sauce like butter or orange chicken, kung pao etc
Simmer with corn starch
Serve over rice

Easy and tasty.

captscience · Oct 26, 2017

I don't have an Instant Pot but pressure cooker risotto is a game changer. 7 minutes, no stirring. The below recipe is a bit complicated, but you can just use it for the ratios of liquid to rice and use whatever flavorings you like:

http://modernistcuisine.com/recipes/pressure-cooked-vegetable-risotto-2/

cyberninja · Oct 26, 2017

I love the IP, but I'm having a hard time using the slow cook function because temperature settings differ from traditional slow cooker settings. Low is too low, normal is hotter than low, and high is... well i'm scared to use it. Lol.

Here's my fav and easy chili recipe which i am able to make in IP using the slow cook setting:
http://amp.timeinc.net/myrecipes/recipe/easy-chili?source=dam

Cook on Slow Cook, Normal Setting for 6 hours.

EssBeeVee · Oct 26, 2017

I really need to rebuy one to go along with my toaster oven which I love.

Gordon Shumway · Oct 26, 2017

I'll definitely be dropping by..

Darryl M R · Oct 26, 2017

Soft fingers, I need you to post some of those good recipes you have.

So I was gifted the 6 quart one. Should I upgrade to the 8 quart one?

Smylie · Oct 26, 2017

Darryl M R said:
Soft fingers, I need you to post some of those good recipes you have.

So I was gifted the 6 quart one. Should I upgrade to the 8 quart one?

You can always make less in the 8 qt. IP. You can never make more in the 6 qt. IP.

Get the 8 qt.

d-psipher · Oct 26, 2017

First thread that I have started watching. Got my InstaPot on Black Friday because of Community recommendations and have not looked back.

sangreal · Oct 26, 2017

Everyday Math said:
My instapot was a game changer. I really like using thiswebsite for recipes. The BBQ chicken was really easy to do and so fast!

Damn, I need to try some of these. Thanks

Smylie · Oct 26, 2017

This is my favorite pho recipe so far: https://norecipes.com/pho-tai-nam-vietnamese-noodle-soup-recipe

The absolute best pork carnitas: https://twosleevers.com/pressure-cooker-high-protein-pork-carnitas/

Killer chicken chile verde: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/...fast-and-easy-chicken-chile-verde-recipe.html

Sloppy lasagna: https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/sloppy-lasagna/

My favorite recipe for seasoned black beans (no presoaking required): https://www.frieddandelions.com/how-to-make-black-beans-instant-pot/

Everyday Math · Oct 26, 2017

Sloppy lasagne looks good.....now I'm hungry.

Cyanity · Oct 26, 2017

oh god, this thread is making me want a pressure cooker bad.

d-psipher · Oct 26, 2017

Smylie said:
Sloppy lasagna: https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/sloppy-lasagna/

Everyday Math said:
Sloppy lasagne looks good.....now I'm hungry.

This will be made soon. Was gonna make a traditional lasagna but now this looks fun and tasty.

Also the quoting functions here are amazing.

StarCreator · Oct 26, 2017

I need to get around to experimenting with mine. I've had it for nearly a year but have yet to try it out. Definitely going to watch this thread for ideas!

IggyChooChoo · Oct 26, 2017

I haven't tried that specific recipe but I will vouch for the IP working great for carnitas. That used to be a weekend thing for me, but now it's easy to do on a weeknight. Roughly 90 minutes start to finish is really nice.

Blackflag · Oct 26, 2017

awesome thread. I've had mine for a couple years but only really made simple stuff - baked potatoes, shredded chicken. Gonna have to try some of this stuff for sure.

Gordon Shumway · Oct 26, 2017

https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2017/07/creamy-instant-pot-mac-and-cheese.html

Made this on Monday..delicious.

Chopchop · Oct 26, 2017

Darryl M R said:
Soft fingers, I need you to post some of those good recipes you have.

So I was gifted the 6 quart one. Should I upgrade to the 8 quart one?

I think the 6 quart one is plenty, unless you cook for a lot of people regularly.

The 6 quart one can easily make meals for 4 people with leftovers to spare.

Gordon Shumway · Oct 26, 2017

Chopchop said:
I think the 6 quart one is plenty, unless you cook for a lot of people regularly.

The 6 quart one can easily make meals for 4 people with leftovers to spare.

Yup..

Heart of Poumn · Oct 26, 2017

What's the best way to use the instant pot as a steamer? I'm guessing I need to buy some additional accessories.

Smylie · Oct 26, 2017

Bilix said:
What's the best way to use the instant pot as a steamer? I'm guessing I need to buy some additional accessories.

This is a great steamer basket that fits both the 6 qt. and the 8qt.

Heart of Poumn · Oct 26, 2017

Smylie said:
This is a great steamer basket that fits both the 6 qt. and the 8qt.

Thanks! Do I need to get the glass lid as well?

Smylie · Oct 26, 2017

Bilix said:
Thanks! Do I need to get the glass lid as well?

You don't need the glass lid, but some folks prefer it when they're using the Slow Cook mode. I just use the regular lid with the vent open.

Seraphis Cain · Oct 26, 2017

Is there any good resource for stuff I could make with one of these? Got one on the way and I'm excited to start eating less microwaved stuff, but I'm finding it hard to find some nice simple recipes for this particular sort of rice cooker (without saute & simmer and all the other fancy stuff the Instant Pot can do).

nillapuddin · Oct 26, 2017

its worth noting that you can do simple things too
Im doing this all off the cuff, but Im pretty sure this is right
I cook with the instant pot every weekend (meal prepper)
At this point I just eyeball everything so Im bad with receipes, but here goes

*always spray with non-stick spray 1st*

Craft Mac N Cheese
2 cups water for every 1 box
Time: 3 minutes
best ever

Spaghetti & meat
1 lb g beef (browned)
1 24 oz jar of sauce
1 24 oz of water (just fill the sauce jar back up)
Time: Manual 8 minutes
6 good sized portions

ANY hamburger helper
1lb g beef per box (browned)
(Follow water instructions on box)
Time: Manual 4 minutes
!! If you put MILK in there (for hamburger helper) DO NOT use the QUICK RELEASE !!!
that shit will get everywhere, just do the natural release if you use milk

Taco Chicken
buy raw chicken breasts at walmart, cut all the fat and shit off of them, seperate breast from tender, filet breasts (so everything is more or less even)
toss a 2-4 Fajita seasoning packets in there, 2 cups water
Time: Thawed = 7 minutes, Frozen = 10

MASHED SWEET POTATO!!!!!!!!
Peel a shit load of sweet potato
cut them into 1/2 or 1/4
2 cups water
Manual: 7-10 minutes
put in mixer, dump 6-10 lbs of brown sugar and butter, spin cycle, enjoy

wow that got sloppy at the end, but take the spirit of my post and go make some great tasting cheap food!

For those classy individuals who eat Skyline
Do... 1 lb of noodles, 2 cans of skyline, maybe 1-2 can of water, set to 5 minutes, best Skyline ever (the noodles soak in the flavor)

Dunlop · Oct 26, 2017

Got one a few weeks ago, total life changer

DevilMayGuy · Oct 26, 2017

I got one last sale, and made some excellent chicken broth for pulled pork green chili stew in it. Trying to think of other recipes to use it on, so thanks for reviving the thread.

alr1ght · Oct 26, 2017

Super easy chicken tacos. Toss 2 or 3 frozen chicken breasts in, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup salsa, set for 12 minutes. Great for a lazy man like me.

Dalek · Oct 26, 2017

I got mine last week and it's been a game changer. I made literally the best spaghetti I've ever eaten in my life tonight.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/instant-pot-one-pot-spaghetti-with-meat-sauce/

Bo Neslek · Oct 26, 2017

I've been using mine for ribs lately. Just basic bbq sauce, cook for 30 mins, more sauce. Done!

Lucentto · Oct 27, 2017

So for someone that finds cooking a pain. How much would I love a instant pot?

Miker · Oct 27, 2017

Smylie said:
This is my favorite pho recipe so far: https://norecipes.com/pho-tai-nam-vietnamese-noodle-soup-recipe

I've been looking for a pho recipe but this just seems like so much work :(

Smylie · Oct 27, 2017

Miker said:
I've been looking for a pho recipe but this just seems like so much work :(

It's worth it. Plus, if you don't do the brisket part, you can just cook the broth for the straight 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Chopchop · Oct 27, 2017

Miker said:
I've been looking for a pho recipe but this just seems like so much work :(

I've made pho with the instant pot before too, but I based it on this recipe: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/01/30-minute-pressure-cooker-pho-ga-recipe.html

Main differences are that I used ox tail for the meat/bone bit, added salt (I don't know why this recipe didn't mention salt at all), and boiled some beef slices in the soup afterwards.

It still is a decent amount of work (takes me about an hour, with pot cooking time included) and takes a lot of miscellaneous spices that I don't know how to use outside of pho, but it's still easier than making pho broth normally. And it tastes great.

Lucentto said:
So for someone that finds cooking a pain. How much would I love a instant pot?

It's great for that because it lets you ignore a lot of the things that you'd normally need to worry about with normal cooking. If you make food in an instant pot, you don't really need to worry about things like the pot boiling over, burning anything, or undercooking things because the pot is super thorough.

For example, I'm pretty clueless when cooking chicken because I'm not sure when it's considered done, but with the instant pot I just throw in the chicken, add whatever seasoning I want, then press the poultry button on the pot.

With the instant pot, you throw in ingredients, set it to cook, leave, and edible food comes out. I typically don't make complete meals in the pot, but I usually make the hardest part of the meal in it, like a stew or something. Then I supplement it with something simpler, like rice made in a rice cooker.

ReAxion · Oct 27, 2017

I was all over the uhh... other thread. Everything that Serious Eats lists are great recipes.
Definitely pick up an Instant Pot the next time they go on sale.

Hip Pressure Cooking has a great guide for cooking all varieties of meats: https://www.hippressurecooking.com/

Dad Cooks Dinner has a ton of great, easy recipes. https://www.dadcooksdinner.com/pressure-cooker-recipe-index/

Something I always recommend: Get extra sealing rings! https://store.instantpot.com/collections/parts/sealing-rings

Deleted member 9197 · Oct 27, 2017

beelzebozo clued me into a recent Instant Pot sale. It is a total game changer.

BTW--anyone know if there's a Vegan OT/community thread here yet?

beelzebozo · Oct 27, 2017

you can mention people?? my god. Tralfamadore64 genius

Miker · Oct 27, 2017

Instant Pot is on sale today! I think it's $80 down from $100.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLYWNYQ/?tag=era0f0-20

krpiper · Oct 31, 2017

I just bought one! I probably should of done some more research before I did but all these recipes are looking so good! Hurry up UPS man :(

Gordon Shumway · Oct 31, 2017

krpiper said:
I just bought one! I probably should of done some more research before I did but all these recipes are looking so good! Hurry up UPS man :(

You won't regret it..all the research will be done in your belly!

Hilbert · Oct 31, 2017

In my experiments, I found I can steam tamales in 30 minutes rather then the normal 4 hour or so.

Christmas this year is going to be so good.

Carfo · Oct 31, 2017

So far I've made Minnestrone soup and Beef stroganoff. Both came out delicious and it cooked so quick. I'm used to slow cookers, and this thing does in 15 minutes what would take a slow cooker to do all day.

Gordon Shumway · Oct 31, 2017

Hilbert said:
In my experiments, I found I can steam tamales in 30 minutes rather then the normal 4 hour or so.

Christmas this year is going to be so good.

Tamales! You got a good recipe to pass along? This must be made..

KingWillance · Oct 31, 2017

Watching this thread because I need some new eats. The instant pot is a miracle machine.

Hilbert · Oct 31, 2017

Gordon Shumway said:
Tamales! You got a good recipe to pass along? This must be made..

Tamales are kind of an involved process that even with the instant pot will typically span 2 days.

If you are interested, I can post how we make it in our family (every family makes it differently, if another mexican person comes in here, they will take great umbrage at my recipe.)

kristoffer · Oct 31, 2017

thread was not what I expected based on title

IronRinn · Oct 31, 2017

I purchased an Instant Pot recently and I was surprised by just how kind of life-changing it was.

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