Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot?

Lady Grey · 11-06-2017, 07:10 AM

Our local grocery store only had 1 quart left of the plain yogurt my kids like when I went shopping yesterday. I'm taking this as a sign to finally try IP yogurt.

Any tips? I watched a few youtube videos last night and read a blog post. It seems fairly straight forward but I'm intimidated lol. (I made yogurt in the crockpot once several years ago, but decided it wasn't worth the trouble)

ECingMama · 11-06-2017, 10:17 AM

yes

once

I've made it many times with this recipe though

I can't remember how I did it in the IP!

http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10...made-yogurt-2/

graciousmomma · 11-06-2017, 11:05 AM

I have made it quite a few times, using this recipe. https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-greek-yogurt/2/

The biggest issue I usually have is getting the milk up to temperature - it needs to be 180 degrees. I end up using the boil cycle several times, and if three times doesn't work, I put it on saute and stir with a whisk until it gets to temperature. Once it reaches temperature, you have to let it cool to 110, and then add your starter. After that, it's just incubating it on the yogurt setting for 8-10 hours. The longer it incubates, the more tart it will be. Once it is incubated, you need to let it sit in the fridge to completely set up for another 8 hours or so. At that point, it should be good to eat straight, or you can strain it. I have had it both ways, but I prefer to strain it.

ECingMama · 11-06-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by graciousmomma

I have made it quite a few times, using this recipe. https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-greek-yogurt/2/

The biggest issue I usually have is getting the milk up to temperature - it needs to be 180 degrees. I end up using the boil cycle several times, and if three times doesn't work, I put it on saute and stir with a whisk until it gets to temperature. Once it reaches temperature, you have to let it cool to 110, and then add your starter. After that, it's just incubating it on the yogurt setting for 8-10 hours. The longer it incubates, the more tart it will be. Once it is incubated, you need to let it sit in the fridge to completely set up for another 8 hours or so. At that point, it should be good to eat straight, or you can strain it. I have had it both ways, but I prefer to strain it.

Do you think it's necessary to heat to that temp if you're buying pasturized milk? I don't.

Maedchen · 11-06-2017, 12:00 PM

I would think to get it to set up you would need to get it to the posted heated temperature.

ECingMama · 11-06-2017, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Maedchen

I would think to get it to set up you would need to get it to the posted heated temperature.

I have made it without heating to 180. Turned out fine. Quick google search:

http://www.nwedible.com/do-you-need-...yogurt-making/

squiddles · 11-07-2017, 01:24 PM

For those that use the instant pot, how do you store the yoghurt? The one time i did it I just put the pot in the fridge and of course that meant no cooking until the yogurt was eaten lol
I always just made my yogurt on the stove and had it set up in quart jars. It seems less simple (messy?) to transfer the yogurt into another container after its set

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Llee · 11-07-2017, 05:22 PM

You can make it in the IP and then put it into the quart jars to store in the refrigerator.

graciousmomma · 11-07-2017, 06:00 PM

I usually put mine in storage containers. We have some pyrex type storage containers with lids, so that is what we use.

mommychem · 11-07-2017, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bananacake

You would actually be horrified at my fermenting habits then

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Originally Posted by squiddles

For those that use the instant pot, how do you store the yoghurt? The one time i did it I just put the pot in the fridge and of course that meant no cooking until the yogurt was eaten lol
I always just made my yogurt on the stove and had it set up in quart jars. It seems less simple (messy?) to transfer the yogurt into another container after its set

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I got some new anchor glass storage bowls with lids. I filled two 4 cup and one 6 cup bowls. We ate one of the four cup containers in a day. I've used the instapot everyday since I got it (sometimes twice). It can't be out of commission.

Sundance · 11-08-2017, 06:11 AM

I have 3 inner pots, so it's not a big deal to leave it in the pot, but I usually strain it & transfer it into a plastic container (potato salad from Costco if we're being specific)

mamaKristin · 11-08-2017, 04:53 PM

Yep, I strain it and put it in a tupperware container in the fridge.

Lady Grey · 11-11-2017, 05:54 PM

So the yogurt was just okay. I followed the instructions on the This Old Gal link and did not pass the spoon test after refrigeration. Only two of my kids would try it lol.

I strained some of it, but honestly I know I won’t keep up with it if it’s a multi step process. I’m stealthily mixing this batch into some store bought yogurt to use it up. (And hopefully get them used to the flavor)

I did some reading on how to get it thicker and found two potential ideas. One was to use the sauté button to hold the milk at 185 for several minutes instead of cooling right away. The other was to add some gelatin. I have some Great Lakes gelatin and could try this but there wasn’t a suggestion for how much. Thoughts?

11-06-2017, 07:10 AM	#1
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,620	Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? Our local grocery store only had 1 quart left of the plain yogurt my kids like when I went shopping yesterday. I'm taking this as a sign to finally try IP yogurt. Any tips? I watched a few youtube videos last night and read a blog post. It seems fairly straight forward but I'm intimidated lol. (I made yogurt in the crockpot once several years ago, but decided it wasn't worth the trouble) __________________ Sara

11-06-2017, 10:17 AM	#2
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? yes once I've made it many times with this recipe though I can't remember how I did it in the IP! http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10...made-yogurt-2/ __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

11-06-2017, 11:05 AM	#3
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,074	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? I have made it quite a few times, using this recipe. https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-greek-yogurt/2/ The biggest issue I usually have is getting the milk up to temperature - it needs to be 180 degrees. I end up using the boil cycle several times, and if three times doesn't work, I put it on saute and stir with a whisk until it gets to temperature. Once it reaches temperature, you have to let it cool to 110, and then add your starter. After that, it's just incubating it on the yogurt setting for 8-10 hours. The longer it incubates, the more tart it will be. Once it is incubated, you need to let it sit in the fridge to completely set up for another 8 hours or so. At that point, it should be good to eat straight, or you can strain it. I have had it both ways, but I prefer to strain it. __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

11-06-2017, 12:00 PM	#5
Maedchen Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,482	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? I would think to get it to set up you would need to get it to the posted heated temperature.

11-07-2017, 01:24 PM	#7
squiddles Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beautiful PNW Posts: 1,409	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? For those that use the instant pot, how do you store the yoghurt? The one time i did it I just put the pot in the fridge and of course that meant no cooking until the yogurt was eaten lol I always just made my yogurt on the stove and had it set up in quart jars. It seems less simple (messy?) to transfer the yogurt into another container after its set Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ homeschooling Mama, INFJ married to my BFF since 2006 A 2007, M 2009, K 2011 & E 2014

11-07-2017, 05:22 PM	#8
Llee Moderator Dancing stands with all seahorses who are journeying to freedom Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 19,197	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? You can make it in the IP and then put it into the quart jars to store in the refrigerator. __________________ It's me, dh, Dressy Bessy (Sept 08) and Dancing Daisy (May 10) Lead the children to see in every pleasant and beautiful thing an expression of God's love for them. Recommend your religion to them by its pleasantness. Let the law of kindness be in your lips. ~Ellen G. White

11-07-2017, 06:00 PM	#9
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,074	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? I usually put mine in storage containers. We have some pyrex type storage containers with lids, so that is what we use. __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

11-08-2017, 06:11 AM	#11
Sundance Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,055	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? I have 3 inner pots, so it's not a big deal to leave it in the pot, but I usually strain it & transfer it into a plastic container (potato salad from Costco if we're being specific) __________________ ~Melanie Wife to my Lumberjack, Mom to DD1 (May 2007), DS (April 2009) & DD2 (July 2011), DD3 (October 2013)

11-08-2017, 04:53 PM	#12
mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? Yep, I strain it and put it in a tupperware container in the fridge.

11-11-2017, 05:54 PM	#13
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,620	Re: Have you made yogurt in your Instant Pot? So the yogurt was just okay. I followed the instructions on the This Old Gal link and did not pass the spoon test after refrigeration. Only two of my kids would try it lol. I strained some of it, but honestly I know I won’t keep up with it if it’s a multi step process. I’m stealthily mixing this batch into some store bought yogurt to use it up. (And hopefully get them used to the flavor) I did some reading on how to get it thicker and found two potential ideas. One was to use the sauté button to hold the milk at 185 for several minutes instead of cooling right away. The other was to add some gelatin. I have some Great Lakes gelatin and could try this but there wasn’t a suggestion for how much. Thoughts? __________________ Sara

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