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Love my Instapot!

mima — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:13:40 GMT

I was the poster that was concerned about the SS interior sticking. And then on the first use I got a rust spot on the inner pot.

They sent me a new pot and didn't make me send the rusty one back. The second pot has been used a bunch and no rust. Evidently the first pot was defective. Oh...also, no sticking or burning on the bottom! I can't believe it.

I have used the PC so much and I am in love with it. It is superior to the two PCs that I had before that quit after a years use.

I love to cook rice in it! I'm used to minute rice. LOL

Today I used the delayed timer to have greenbeans, bacon, onions and potatoes ready for lunch when I got home from work. It worked perfect!!!!

I'm so happy. I literally use my PC probably 5 times a week. I hope this one lasts more than a year.

Sorry this is bolded. I did it accidently and now can't undo it.

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momtochloe — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:18:14 GMT

Oh MIMA I am so pleased this worked out in the end! I just love mine too and felt bad that you had a bad first experience. Again, I could not believe the difference between my original PC and the InstantPot!

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mima — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:25:58 GMT

MTC, Yes, it is better than my other PCs. How could that be? I don't know.

Today was the first time I used the delayed timer. That was kind of risky since I didn't read the directions and I left the house for work. LOL Oh well, it worked great. I will use that feature more now. It's pretty handy.

I'm not sure what I'm cooking tonight yet, but it is all washed up and ready to go.

BTW, do you put yours in the DW? I don't think I want to because I want to keep it shiney looking. But I'm lazy. LOL

I'm glad I gave it a chance.

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momtochloe — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:43:40 GMT

A dishwasher? Here? Nope. Don't have a dryer either and while I'm at it I still have a . . . wait for it . . . ROTARY PHONE . . .

I always just wash it as soon as it cools and dry it thoroughly. I am just beyond thrilled at how well it cleans up.

I hate to be such a fan-girl of this thing but I really didn't have any kind of luck with my original CE cooker so this really made me feel so much better that maybe it wasn't me (because to put it bluntly normally it is).

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cndkrick — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:26:49 GMT

Yay I'm so glad. I LOVE my instant pot. Its wonderful for cooking beans from scratch... among other things!!

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cndkrick — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:36:13 GMT

The instapot is somewhat infamous in the "vegan world".

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mima — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:39:59 GMT

I've not used it as a slow cooker yet. Has anyone else? I think I will try steel cut oats next. I'm having so much fun with it.

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 12:01:17 GMT

How nice of you to come back iwth an update! I wouldnt have dreamed it would be something I might want-, sinceI already have a PC..but I think I will take another look at it now...

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momtochloe — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:21:51 GMT

Mima, I've never used it as a slow cooker. To be honest, I am so thrilled with just using it as pressure cooker I really haven't looked much further but reading reviews it appears it does a great job with steel cut oats.

Mothertrucker, while it is no WP rice cooker (j/k) it really is a great appliance. I am normally a bit skeptical of rave reviews (especially so many of them) but I have to say my food comes out better when I use the InstantPot.

I got mine from Amazon and what I do is when I want something but a: have time and b: don't like the current price is place it in my cart and then move it to items to be purchased later. Amazon moves prices all the time and if they know you are interested they may offer it to you at a great price (that's how I got my Breville oven).

I was lucky to get my InstantPot as one of their lightning daily specials and it was worth waiting for.

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mima — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:54:41 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
Mima, I've never used it as a slow cooker. To be honest, I am so thrilled with just using it as pressure cooker I really haven't looked much further but reading reviews it appears it does a great job with steel cut oats.

Mothertrucker, while it is no WP rice cooker (j/k) it really is a great appliance. I am normally a bit skeptical of rave reviews (especially so many of them) but I have to say my food comes out better when I use the InstantPot.

I got mine from Amazon and what I do is when I want something but a: have time and b: don't like the current price is place it in my cart and then move it to items to be purchased later. Amazon moves prices all the time and if they know you are interested they may offer it to you at a great price (that's how I got my Breville oven).

I was lucky to get my InstantPot as one of their lightning daily specials and it was worth waiting for.

Wow, I didn't know that. I buy a lot from Amazon. Thanks for the info.!

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momtochloe — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:04:33 GMT

MIma, I know right? I found it out by accident and take full advantage of it now!

I got my extra large Breville oven for a bit over $200. I pounced on it when I saw the price!

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:54:46 GMT

Lol! I DO love that WP rice cooker! BOTH of them!

I got my Breville oven from Overstock, in fact I get a lot of stuff on Overstock.com

Remember that when you are looking for kitchen stuff, they have quite a bit....

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momtochloe — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:19:08 GMT

Oh I LOVE Overstock! . . . a lot of my living room came from them. Been shopping there for years. I bounce between them and Amazon when I am looking for something. And great customer service!

I don't think I ever saw a Breville on Overstock . . . time to rev up the search engine again . . .

ETA: And you KNOW I love my WP rice cooker! You gave me that great advice about tossing tater tots in the bottom when making breakfast . . . genius!

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mima — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:05:39 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
Oh I LOVE Overstock! . . . a lot of my living room came from them. Been shopping there for years. I bounce between them and Amazon when I am looking for something. And great customer service!

I don't think I ever saw a Breville on Overstock . . . time to rev up the search engine again . . .

ETA: And you KNOW I love my WP rice cooker! You gave me that great advice about tossing tater tots in the bottom when making breakfast . . . genius!

What are you cooking that you toss the TT in the bottom? Sounds interesting. Thanks!

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momtochloe — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:45:04 GMT

There are several people on this board that just love their Wolfgang Puck rice cooker. It's the perfect size for making smaller portions and there is a great cook book that you can purchase to go along with it.

I make breakfast in it almost every single day. My favorite is throwing some potatoes in the bottom (hashbrowns, tater tots, whatever you have on hand) and then I add an egg or two, onions, cheese sometimes and then either ham or bacon. Hit the switch and you have a fabulous breakfast in no time and the clean up is quick and easy!

You can also make oatmeal in there (I even made steel cut oats that I soaked overnight to speed up the process). It took a while but I was patient and they came out really well.

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:15:33 GMT

Oh, I clean out my freezer into my WP rice cooker, I will layer the last few tater tots from the bag on the bottom, then maybe some frozen peas,or broccoli,or sliced mushrooms,a few of the grandkids chicken nuggets or even ground beef or turkey....top with a little cream of? Soup that I mix a little sherry into, top with cheese, and voila!

You really can put anything, but tater tots on the bottom so they get crispy!

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mima — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:38:21 GMT

Ok....I don't have the WP rice cooker. Could I do this with the tator tots in my Instapot? What setting would I use? Of course, I know I wouldn't be able to use the pressure cook setting.

Hmmmm....I might have to look into the WP rice cooker. I've never seen it nor have I seen it presented. I don't watch shopping channels much anymore.

Going to go look now.

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momtochloe — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:52:32 GMT

Oh MIMA, you must give some serious thought to the WP rice cooker! It is pure genius I tell you!

I just made delicious rice in it (it does that beautifully) but if you are cooking for one or two it's perfect. And I would also highly recommend getting the corresponding cookbook. I never pay retail for a cookbook and it killed me to do it but it was the best money I have ever spent.

Wait until WP is back on the other channel. He was just there I think last week or so. If you wait, you can probably get it with free S&H plus some folks are thinking there may be another version of the cooker coming. A lot of us have two or more, just in case we wear one out . . .

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momtochloe — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:55:29 GMT

Oh and actually answer your question (got a little ahead of myself there) I don't know if you would cook that kind of stuff in the PC because you have to add liquid or if you use the browning setting I think that would be too hot and you would have to stir it constantly.

Like I said (and MotherTrucker said too) you literally just dump stuff in the WP cooker and hit the switch. Super easy.

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mima — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:56:27 GMT

MTC, I was just looking at them. There is a portable one for $25 plus shipping. I signed up for emails so I could get it for 15% off.

Is the portable one big enough for 2 people?

When I was looking at recipes, it doesn't really have times. How do you time something for a meal. Like if we are going to eat at 7 pm, what time do I start the rice? How do you find out how long to cook things? Does the cookbook address this?

I know nothing about rice cookers. Thanks!