Food and Drink Anyone have an Instant Pot? - Page 5

**Fire Me Boy!** · 12-31-2015, 03:24 PM

I started seeing these 7-in-1 multicookers getting really positive press from some food bloggers I trust. So with a $100 gift card to Wally World, I bought one. If it works as advertised, I'll probably get rid of at least my smaller slow cooker and smaller pressure cooker.

So anyone have one? Any tips? Any favorite recipes for it?

Great Expectations · 06-13-2018, 09:04 AM

This is my favorite recipie with the instant pot. I use chicken stock instead of buillon and cook the noodles seperately.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26...en-cacciatore/

Eleazar · 06-13-2018, 09:33 AM

We have one, use it once or twice a week. Really helpful, and it has a lot of functions besides pressure cook, it's a slow cooker, rice cooker, etc. Definitely worth the money.

prhom · 06-13-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde Frog

I'm not a sweets person but my GF made a Cheesecake in it and it was incredible. Almost custard like in texture. I tried 2 of the more popular recipes: The "Crack Chicken" was disgusting but the "Indian Butter Chicken" was really good. I'd recommend getting a separate sealing ring for things like curries so they don't leave the smell version of gift that keeps on giving into your other recipes.

Can you share links to the cheesecake and butter chicken recipes? I’ve been wanting to try an instant pot cheesecake. Might as well use a recipe that I know is good (if done correctly at least).

kjwood75nro · 06-13-2018, 12:53 PM

I have the 6-quart.

Great for baked potatoes, ribs, roasts, and other large quantities of meat.

I recommend buying an after-market non-pressure lid for slow-cooking and sauteeing purposes.

Also, I bought a cookbook specific to the pot. The included one leaves a lot to be desired.

vailpass · 06-13-2018, 02:25 PM

For great tasting healthy instant pot recipes:

https://www.skinnytaste.com/?s=insta...bmit=%EF%80%82

**Buzz** · 12-25-2018, 09:39 PM

I got the Crock Pot Express for Christmas, can't wait to try it out. Going to have to reread the thread and pull up the sites mentioned.

Randallflagg · 12-25-2018, 09:54 PM

My Daughter is continually singing the praise of the Insta-pot.....but for the life of me I don’t know why. She invited us over for dinner a month or so back and she made a roast in that thing - it was dry as hell.

I blamed the pot - but then I remembered - that girl can’t boil water...let alone cook a roast.

**The Franchise** · 12-25-2018, 10:19 PM

Bought one for the wife for Christmas.

Reerun_KC · 12-25-2018, 10:31 PM

We love ours. Come home. Drop a pot roast in it. Bag of carrots and baby potatoes. Fill with seasoning and water.

Grab glass of wine. Chill for about 45 min then supper is served.

Chicken
Pot roast
Pork
Rice

These things are awesome.

scho63 · 12-25-2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Randallflagg

My Daughter is continually singing the praise of the Insta-pot.....but for the life of me I don’t know why. She invited us over for dinner a month or so back and she made a roast in that thing - it was dry as hell.

I blamed the pot - but then I remembered - that girl can’t boil water...let alone cook a roast.

And yet you told her it was delicious like a good Dad does.

Monkey God · 12-25-2018, 11:50 PM

We just got the Ninja Foodie...an InstaPot but also has an air fryer feature. We love it!

ChiefBlueCFC · 12-26-2018, 09:48 AM

Got an instant pot for xmas last year and I've used it 3 times. Each time the food was outstanding. Made ribs, and 2 different kind of roasts making a sunday roast last weekend with mashed potatoes and carrots.

Mr. Wizard · 12-26-2018, 12:12 PM

Yep,have had one for over a year.Love that I can throw whatever frozen meat in there on top of the trivet, pour a can of coke over it, sprinkle on whatever spices I want, close the lid and walk away. Add 15 minutes for pressure-up and 15 minutes for slow pressure down for meats.

I almost always put meat under the broiler with a little olive oil or glaze and caramelize it after or on my pellet grill to caramelize it.

Always VERY juicy. Super fast way to cook great food.

Damn sure a learning curve though.

**ExtremeChief** · 12-26-2018, 01:27 PM

Just got one. Haven't tried any recipes yet. I put a whole chicken and 3 big chicken breasts in it to make enchiladas with. Set the timer for 8 minutes. Insane. Chicken was done and juicy.

**cabletech94** · 12-26-2018, 02:14 PM

how did i miss this thread? got an IP last year. there are a million sites with a billion recipes. you honestly can do no wrong.
i used mine at least twice a week until it hit the hottest part of july. then started up with a cooler end of august. the best thing i made was traditional chicken and noodles. sooooo good. i even did spaghetti and meatballs. from start of opening noodles to food on plate, 15 minutes. facebook/pinterrorist have hundreds of sites. you should be able to find something for you.
best advice i can offer, just try one. follow the directions. super easy and fun.

12-31-2015, 03:24 PM
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Anyone have an Instant Pot? I started seeing these 7-in-1 multicookers getting really positive press from some food bloggers I trust. So with a $100 gift card to Wally World, I bought one. If it works as advertised, I'll probably get rid of at least my smaller slow cooker and smaller pressure cooker. So anyone have one? Any tips? Any favorite recipes for it?
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06-13-2018, 09:04 AM	#61
Great Expectations MVP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Joplin, MO Casino cash: $13732338	This is my favorite recipie with the instant pot. I use chicken stock instead of buillon and cook the noodles seperately. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26...en-cacciatore/ __________________
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06-13-2018, 09:33 AM	#62
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	We have one, use it once or twice a week. Really helpful, and it has a lot of functions besides pressure cook, it's a slow cooker, rice cooker, etc. Definitely worth the money.
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06-13-2018, 12:53 PM	#64
kjwood75nro Veteran Join Date: Jan 2014 Casino cash: $4005150	I have the 6-quart. Great for baked potatoes, ribs, roasts, and other large quantities of meat. I recommend buying an after-market non-pressure lid for slow-cooking and sauteeing purposes. Also, I bought a cookbook specific to the pot. The included one leaves a lot to be desired.
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06-13-2018, 02:25 PM	#65
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	For great tasting healthy instant pot recipes: https://www.skinnytaste.com/?s=insta...bmit=%EF%80%82 __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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12-25-2018, 09:39 PM	#66
Buzz I like Pie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In my garage Casino cash: $10016623	I got the Crock Pot Express for Christmas, can't wait to try it out. Going to have to reread the thread and pull up the sites mentioned.
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12-25-2018, 09:54 PM	#67
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	My Daughter is continually singing the praise of the Insta-pot.....but for the life of me I don’t know why. She invited us over for dinner a month or so back and she made a roast in that thing - it was dry as hell. I blamed the pot - but then I remembered - that girl can’t boil water...let alone cook a roast.
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12-25-2018, 10:19 PM	#68
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $3155047	Bought one for the wife for Christmas.
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12-25-2018, 10:31 PM	#69
Reerun_KC Rock Chalk Jayhawks! KU!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $8301160	We love ours. Come home. Drop a pot roast in it. Bag of carrots and baby potatoes. Fill with seasoning and water. Grab glass of wine. Chill for about 45 min then supper is served. Chicken Pot roast Pork Rice These things are awesome.
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12-25-2018, 11:50 PM	#71
Monkey God Starter Join Date: Aug 2017 Casino cash: $10000400	We just got the Ninja Foodie...an InstaPot but also has an air fryer feature. We love it!
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12-26-2018, 09:48 AM	#72
ChiefBlueCFC Veteran Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: KCMO BABY Casino cash: $8070410	Got an instant pot for xmas last year and I've used it 3 times. Each time the food was outstanding. Made ribs, and 2 different kind of roasts making a sunday roast last weekend with mashed potatoes and carrots. __________________ WE FIRED BOB SUTTON
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12-26-2018, 12:12 PM	#73
Mr. Wizard "I'm with you fellers" Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $5594495	Yep,have had one for over a year.Love that I can throw whatever frozen meat in there on top of the trivet, pour a can of coke over it, sprinkle on whatever spices I want, close the lid and walk away. Add 15 minutes for pressure-up and 15 minutes for slow pressure down for meats. I almost always put meat under the broiler with a little olive oil or glaze and caramelize it after or on my pellet grill to caramelize it. Always VERY juicy. Super fast way to cook great food. Damn sure a learning curve though. __________________ "I'm with you fellers" Last edited by Mr. Wizard; 12-26-2018 at 12:17 PM..
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12-26-2018, 01:27 PM	#74
ExtremeChief Poser Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: BFE, MO Casino cash: $9991344	Just got one. Haven't tried any recipes yet. I put a whole chicken and 3 big chicken breasts in it to make enchiladas with. Set the timer for 8 minutes. Insane. Chicken was done and juicy. __________________ When you wish upon a falling star, your dreams can come true. Unless it's really a meteorite hurtling to the Earth which will destroy all life. Then you're pretty much hosed no matter what you wish for. Unless it's death by meteor.
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12-26-2018, 02:14 PM	#75
cabletech94 Everything is Awesome!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Pitt Casino cash: $2136805	how did i miss this thread? got an IP last year. there are a million sites with a billion recipes. you honestly can do no wrong. i used mine at least twice a week until it hit the hottest part of july. then started up with a cooler end of august. the best thing i made was traditional chicken and noodles. sooooo good. i even did spaghetti and meatballs. from start of opening noodles to food on plate, 15 minutes. facebook/pinterrorist have hundreds of sites. you should be able to find something for you. best advice i can offer, just try one. follow the directions. super easy and fun. __________________ Originally Posted by Big Smoke May as well laugh. Otherwise I will probably break shit. Last edited by cabletech94; 12-27-2018 at 01:48 AM.. Reason: lots of grammar errors. sorry mom (the english teacher)
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