Instapot?

NanaLinda · ‎03-19-2010

Have been hearing this word a lot lately and now one of my granddaughters mentioned on Facebook that she really wants one. She is a pastry chef so I'm wondering just what this instapot is. I haven't had a chance to talk to her yet so I'm kind of in the dark, but very interested. I'm sure we'll be seeing them on QVC before long!

Do any of you have one? How do you use it? How would you rate it?

Thanks for your time and Happy New Year!

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

Yes, I have an Instapot. I've had it for years and cook everything it.

It's great for those of us who don't like having to wash lots of dirty pots n' pans b'cz U can cook an entire meal in one pot - and it's easy to clean.

Edit:

And, yes, I use it everyday. I rarely use pots n' pans.

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

OKPrincess · ‎03-10-2013

I've never had one but I use my pressure cooker several times a week. I don't like a lot of pots and pans either. Is it quicker than a pc?

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

have raved about this and there are many posts about the Instant Pot

I use it for soup, stew, boiled eggs, beans, tomato sauce etc

head to Amazon and you can read all about it or just put INstant pot into your browser

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@OKPrincess wrote:
I've never had one but I use my pressure cooker several times a week. I don't like a lot of pots and pans either. Is it quicker than a pc?

the same as a PC I guess

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Instant Pot

-Is an electric pressure cooker (vs stovetop)

-Has a stainless steel liner (vs teflon or non-stick)

-Has many other functions other than PC:

slow cooker, yogurt maker, rice cooker, steam, sauté, etc

-Due to its popularity, there are infinite # of recipes online

which are specifically for/converted for the Instant Pot.

MsSuze · ‎07-09-2012

It is called an Instant Pot (IP) not instapot. It is a cooker that has multiple functions including a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, saute, steamer, yogurt maker and depending on which model you have, it may also have an egg cooker, cake cooker, and sterilizer. I have two of them - the IP Duo60 6qt 7-in-1 and the IP Duo Plus 6qt 9-in-1. I use them a few times a week.

I eat a vegan diet and cook most of my own food. I no longer buy canned beans. In the IP, I cook large batches of beans and freeze them for later use. I do not need to soak them over night. I cook a variety of lentil, yellow split pea, green split pea recipes in the IP. I also cook sweet potatoes and winter squash in it. I make my own soy yogurt in it.

It is the best kitchen appliance I have ever bought and have used the most. The best place and time to buy one.is on Amazon if you are a Prime member is on Prime Day in July, Black Friday in November, and Cyber Monday in November. It is always on sale on those days. I believe it was this past Prime Day that the IP was the #1 selling item on Amazon and during the holidays it was the #1 selling kitchen item.

I love it and highly recommend it. Other companies have come up with their own version of the IP that may or may not cost less. You can learn more about it and read reviews about it on Amazon.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@MsSuze wrote:
It is called an Instant Pot (IP) not instapot. It is a cooker that has multiple functions including a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, saute, steamer, yogurt maker and depending on which model you have, it may also have an egg cooker, cake cooker, and sterilizer. I have two of them - the IP Duo60 6qt 7-in-1 and the IP Duo Plus 6qt 9-in-1. I use them a few times a week.

I eat a vegan diet and cook most of my own food. I no longer buy canned beans. In the IP, I cook large batches of beans and freeze them for later use. I do not need to soak them over night. I cook a variety of lentil, yellow split pea, green split pea recipes in the IP. I also cook sweet potatoes and winter squash in it. I make my own soy yogurt in it.

It is the best kitchen appliance I have ever bought and have used the most. The best place and time to buy one.is on Amazon if you are a Prime member is on Prime Day in July, Black Friday in November, and Cyber Monday in November. It is always on sale on those days. I believe it was this past Prime Day that the IP was the #1 selling item on Amazon and during the holidays it was the #1 selling kitchen item.

I love it and highly recommend it. Other companies have come up with their own version of the IP that may or may not cost less. You can learn more about it and read reviews about it on Amazon.

price varies a bit

oh btw

I asked for and got the rack that lets my cook a doz HB eggs at a time for Christmas have not used it yet though.

one of the best things about the IP is the stainless steel pot

Personally I would not buy one that has a non stick because that will eventually wear off

and my pot looks as shiny as when I got it

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

@jackthebear wrote:
have raved about this and there are many posts about the Instant Pot

I use it for soup, stew, boiled eggs, beans, tomato sauce etc

head to Amazon and you can read all about it or just put INstant pot into your browser

boiled eggs? Ha! Never thought of that!
In the shell?

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

MsSuze · ‎07-09-2012

@RinaRina wrote:
@jackthebear wrote:
have raved about this and there are many posts about the Instant Pot

I use it for soup, stew, boiled eggs, beans, tomato sauce etc

head to Amazon and you can read all about it or just put INstant pot into your browser

boiled eggs? Ha! Never thought of that!
In the shell?

The newer models of the Instant Pot such as the Duo Plus 6qt 9-in-1 has an egg function/button on the front of it. I don't eat eggs so I will never use that function.