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Respected Contributor
Posts: 4,106
Registered: ‎03-28-2010

FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

What makes them so great?  Isn't it like a crock pot? 

Respected Contributor
Posts: 2,501
Registered: ‎04-19-2015

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

It is a pressure cooker, but you can also saute and slow cook in it.

Super Contributor
Posts: 338
Registered: ‎08-18-2010

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

Have used a crockpot for years. Like the Instant Pot much better. The food has a lot more flavor coming from the IP.
Honored Contributor
Posts: 10,430
Registered: ‎05-15-2016

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

In my opinion, very little. I never use mine. 

Respected Contributor
Posts: 2,430
Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

i guess it depends on what your family enjoys.  i love that i can make chili from dried (unsoaked) beans in about a hour.  stews, roast, chicken. you name it. 

last week i did rice in 5 minutes. there is a little learning curve, but, that's ok. 

i also got a air fryer last week.  kids can have crispy hot mojo potatoes/fries in about 20 minutes, and the best part is only needs 2 teaspoons of oil for the fries. 

ok in my book. 

Respected Contributor
Posts: 2,735
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

We got rid of our slow cooker and rice cooker. We also use it for hard-boiled eggs, so easy. We very seldom use it for traditional pressure cooking LOL.

Respected Contributor
Posts: 3,875
Registered: ‎04-27-2015

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

I made the best cheesecake in mine last week. It took 25 mins, no cracks and very light. 

Valued Contributor
Posts: 573
Registered: ‎06-27-2017

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

It's an electric pressure cooker. I like to use it to make soup and stews. I prefer it over my stove top pressure cooker because I don't have to babysit it. I can set the pressure cook time and then walk away. 

 

I have used a pressure cooker for almost all of my life and would use it for cooking anything that I don't want to be crispy or brown. I know folks bake in it, but I wouldn't. 

 

I would recommend it if you don't already have a pressure cooker. 

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Posts: 2,749
Registered: ‎11-09-2011

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

 I like my Instant Pot a lot and use it as often as I can.  Even though I have a few IP cookbooks, I rarely ever refer to them.  I wish I knew, though, how to gauge how long to set the cook timer.  I know it cooks very quickly, but I think I set mine for a little too long.  

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Registered: ‎11-25-2011

Re: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AN INSTANT POT....

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The skies parted & an Instant Pot landed on my counter.

I use Every. Single. Day.

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