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Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

RinaRina — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:35:30 GMT

How do you keep the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pot?

Even cooking with bacon grease, the eggs still stick.

It's a real pain to clean.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

Lisa now in AZ — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:44:16 GMT

Sorry, but why would you use an Instant Pot to scramble eggs? Hard boiled, yes, but not scrambled. I imagine it would be like using any other stainless steel pan to clean, which is why I use a small pan on the stove to scramble eggs. Were you making a large amount?

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

RinaRina — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 01:02:27 GMT

Lisa,

I don't use a stove anymore. ALL my cooking is done in my Instant Pots. I have all 3 sizes; 8 Qt, 6 Qt and 3 Qt.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

SharkE — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 01:28:44 GMT

only thing I could think of if you had another pan that you could put down in the original pot. Might be to much heat laying right on the stainless steel pot.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

loriqvc — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:23:55 GMT

@RinaRina - Do you have a microwave? You can use that to make scrambled eggs pretty easily. I have to agree with the other comments here that an Instant Pot is not going to be a very good option for scrambled eggs. Good luck, though...

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

manny2 — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:33:23 GMT

I have never made scrambled eggs, but I do make quiche in my instant pot, and it comes out perfect. I don't have a pan that fits inside, so I make one with foil first then parchment paper. You could make scrambled eggs like this too. I just pull the foil out and my pot is clean. I have done this using the pressure cooker, and the slow cooker.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

Lisa now in AZ — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:45:00 GMT

So, if you have no stove, then I would agree with the suggestion to make them in the microwave. You can make them in a mug. But again, I am not sure that the Instant Pot is a good option for EVERYTHING. Good luck!

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tucsongal — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:06:55 GMT

I don’t think an InstantPot provides enough temperature control to successfully make scrambled eggs. Mine anyway, would be too hot.

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AuntMame — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:14:13 GMT

I think making scrambled eggs in an Instant Pot would be fine if the pot has a saute feature. Only downside is that the pot is stainless steel without a non-stick coating so eggs would probably stick without a sea of grease.

Have you tried a cooking spray like Pam?

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

AuntMame — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 05:10:17 GMT

Another thought. I've heard that scrambled eggs made in a double-boiler are creamy and heavenly, although they take some time to cook. You could do something like that in an Instant Pot. Put some water in the pot along with the rack. Get the water to boil with the saute feature. Put your scrambled egg mixture in an IP-safe bowl and place the bowl on the rack above the boiling water. It's something to try.

Am presently up late cooking a shredded beef roast in my Instant Pot for a relaxing Sunday dinner.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

GAQShopr53 — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 05:56:41 GMT

@RinaRina I saw the following recipe for scrambled eggs on an Internet cookbook site. I don't know about using all of the ingredients but the procedure to prepare may be something you can give a try.

Instant Pot Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

4 fresh eggs
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp cheddar cheese
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground all spice
Pinch of salt
Instructions

Pour the butter in the Instant Pot and select “Saute”.

In a bowl, add eggs and beat until light. Add in cinnamon and allspice and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to instant pot and cook for 2 minutes. Scramble the eggs using a wooden spatula.

Secure the lid and cook under “Manual” and “High Pressure” for about 4-5 minutes.

Select the “Cancel” and carefully do a quick release.

Remove the lid and serve hot.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

Ainhisg — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:45:20 GMT

Buy the nonstick insert available many places including Amazon.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

Sooner — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:47:52 GMT

I can't imagine that. I use an inexpensive non-stick skillet, eggs that I gently scramble in the pan over moderate to low heat and the eggs don't taste bitter.

I gently "scramble" them with a silicone spatula, pushing them around and lifting them up so all of it runs under and cooks. they are fabulous, I can control the heat, it takes just a few minutes, rinse out the pan and I'm done.

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wagirl — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:02:59 GMT

@RinaRina---can I be nosey and ask why you don't use your stove? I don't use my big oven anymore as it takes 22 minutes to heat up. I use my Breville counter top oven and use the big oven as storage. but I do use my ovens burners. Seems it would take a long time to prepare a whole meal in pressure cookers. No judging in any way , just curious.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

KentuckyWoman — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 20:13:10 GMT

Why would you use a pressure cooker to make scrambled eggs? Seriously, they have to be the quickest and easiest dish I whip up in my kitchen.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

Razzy 7 — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 23:40:36 GMT

RinaRina,

Suggest you check out this recipe for scrambled eggs in your Instant Pot.

https://foodscienceinstitute.com/2017/01/04/scrambled-eggs-in-an-instant-pot/

For about 3 1/2 years I lived in an apartment in a retirement community without a stove. I used and loved a NuWave Portable Induction Cooker which I loved. With that and a Breville Smart Oven there was nothing I couldn't make except a 25 lb. turkey. I highly recommend my NuWave PIC, but QVC has some other brands you might consider. I never missed having a stove.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

Lisa now in AZ — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:43:18 GMT

The other thing I was thinking of would be to get an electric skillet, if she can't/doesn't want to use a stove. That would be a good way to scramble eggs, do stir fry, make grilled cheeses etc. Just a thought.

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

Kachina624 — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:04:11 GMT

@RinaRina. Maybe you ought to treat yourself to a hot plate? There are certain foods just not suited to pressure cooker cooking. Get a hot plate and a small coated frying pan.

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faeriemoon — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:31:35 GMT

I don't mean this in any snarky way at all, but in response to the OP and all the other people on the boards who own a million small appliances to do the work of what one oven/range can do; WHY?!?

Re: Scrambled Eggs in an Instant-Pot?

aroc3435 — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:18:52 GMT

@faeriemoon Some of the small appliances I have purchased are for convenience, extra cooking capacity--such as at Thanksgiving when there aren't enough stovetop burners or room in the oven when cooking for a big crowd--or if the way it cooks something gives better results.

For example, I've cooked corned beef and pot roast many different ways but, for me, the pressure cooker wins, hands down. The slow cooker was great for me to use during the work week--set it in the a.m. and come home to an excellent dinner. Once I got an electronic pressure cooker the slow cooker got less use.

My Oster Xlarge French door convection oven gets used once or twice a day. Replaces needing a toaster or heating up the regular oven in the hot weather. It holds a 9 x 13 casserole dish or a quarter sheet pan, full size cake pans, and has two racks, holds a large 12 inch frozen pizza, etc.

Hope this explanation helps.