DS gave me Instant Pot

Mary Bailey · ‎03-09-2010

for Christmas! I can't wait to try it.

Westshopper · ‎12-28-2014

I got one to my boss ask me 3 things I wanted for Christmas, and he would pick one I wanted the 3 quart, but he got me the 6 it's just me to cook fo rI can cook less or have leftovers. I'm excited and nervous I've never tried pressure cooking before.

Mary Bailey · ‎03-09-2010

@Westshopper I think these are a lot safer than the old pressure cookers. I have the stove top type and had no problem with it, but this one really has me intrigued.

Good luck to the both of us!

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

I have an instant lot out in garage and haven't used it at all. I remember very well that my mother blew the top off hers (in the 1950s)more than once. I know it's safe but I have a phobia so I'll stick to slow cooking.

Westshopper · ‎12-28-2014

@Mary Bailey Yes indeed I'm plan on reading the instructions and following thoroughly plus watching You Tube videos.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

Welcome to the IP family!

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@Mary Bailey wrote:
for Christmas! I can't wait to try it.

@Mary Bailey My DS got me one for Chirstmas last year. I only used it a few times so far and plan on using it for the buffet to keep meatballs warm in the slow cooker setting....I have to look up how to do this on YouTube. I really need to learn how to use the different settings!

Enjoy yours!

alicedee · ‎07-25-2010

I just used my instant Pot earlier today to make meatballs. One package of frozen meatballs (i accidentally got the large sized ones...but they worked fine)..., a bottle of bbq sauce, and a can of whole cranberry sauce. Brought up to pressure and cooked 20 minutes, let pressure release naturally.

They turned out really good. Every one was eaten at my sister's gathering after church tonight!

i used to do them for 3-4 hours in the slow cooker....but the Instant Pot ones were done in a fraction of the time, and tasted just as good.

Enjoy your Instant Pot...there are lots of recipes online!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@patbz wrote:
I have an instant lot out in garage and haven't used it at all. I remember very well that my mother blew the top off hers (in the 1950s)more than once. I know it's safe but I have a phobia so I'll stick to slow cooking.

@patbz Really? You are afraid of an instant pot because of something that happened 70 YEARS ago?

Honey, calm down, don't worry! They are safe and efficient and easy to use now days! Ask here for help. Cook some chicken breasts or thighs first. Cook a pot of beans with the leftover ham!

Cook a pot of greens! You'll love it!