Instant Pot for Newbies - Page 2

2sunshines · 01-24-2017, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greendelight

Mine is still sitting in the box!

Unbox that beautiful thing! You'll fall in love! We'll talk you through it.

bananacake · 02-03-2017, 03:58 PM

I did HB eggs earlier this week, and I'm trying "baked" potatoes now.

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2sunshines · 02-03-2017, 04:04 PM

I will continually and forever sing the praises of the IP.

I use it multiple times a week.

Are you looking for some recipes? Tips? Other?

The other night I made a delicious creamy chicken recipe that I served over mashed potatoes. Kids loved and it wanted leftovers in their school lunches the next day. But the mashed potatoes were gone. In the morning, before school, I steamed a few potatoes in 13 minutes in the IP, mashed them, and they were ready to pack in their lunches.

bananacake · 02-03-2017, 04:16 PM

I'm looking for mostly tips, ideas and hacks and shortcuts I haven't thought of, and some recipes.

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The Tickle Momster · 02-03-2017, 04:48 PM

Coconut lemon curry chicken -- Sooooo easy!
1 can coconut milk
1/4 c lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric
1 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp salt

Mix sauce. Add 4 chicken breasts. (Mine were frozen.)

Poultry button. (Add 10 minutes for frozen)

Release when you need to. NPR or QR, doesn't matter.

Shred & serve over rice.

This is very mild. I might kick it up a bit next time. More curry, less lemon, more salt.

Sundance · 02-03-2017, 05:24 PM

I've had my IP for two months & the seal is already so stretched that it will not stay in place. I had two dishes book dry.
I am not very impressed. I contacted IP, but haven't heard back, yet.
In the meantime, I ordered a few extra seals from Amazon.

2sunshines · 02-03-2017, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundance

I've had my IP for two months & the seal is already so stretched that it will not stay in place. I had two dishes book dry.
I am not very impressed. I contacted IP, but haven't heard back, yet.
In the meantime, I ordered a few extra seals from Amazon.

Oh wow! That would be super frustrating! I've had mine for months and use it a lot and have had no issues.

I hope that IP CS backs up their product for you. Lmk what they say when you hear from them (if you do).

Dovenoir · 02-04-2017, 08:40 AM

There's conflicting recommendations as to whether you should put the Instant pot seal ring in the dishwasher or not. one book says yes and one book says no. Even customer service is giving conflicting messages there.

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2sunshines · 02-04-2017, 09:48 AM

I always hand wash all components of the IP. I figure better safe than sorry. I have put the stainless steel interior pot in the dishwasher a time or two but even that I usually just handwash super quick.

Soliloquy · 02-04-2017, 12:25 PM

I put my seal in the dishwasher if I cook something highly seasoned/fragrant. I've had mine over a year and use it 2-3x a week, no issues.

I'm really sorry you're having issues, Sundance. They definitely should send you a new seal.

Have you posted this on their social media?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Tickle Momster

Coconut lemon curry chicken -- Sooooo easy!
1 can coconut milk
1/4 c lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric
1 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp salt

Mix sauce. Add 4 chicken breasts. (Mine were frozen.)

Poultry button. (Add 10 minutes for frozen)

Release when you need to. NPR or QR, doesn't matter.

Shred & serve over rice.

This is very mild. I might kick it up a bit next time. More curry, less lemon, more salt.

This looks great! I have panang curry paste that is amazing. I'm going to try it this way.

So, what do you do when your IP has the entree and you need rice? I hate cooking rice on the stove.

The Tickle Momster · 02-04-2017, 12:38 PM

I cook my rice on the stove.

I have heavy bottom stainless pots that make it easy.

Do you have the tools to do pot in pot? Then you could do the rice and main dish together.

2sunshines · 02-05-2017, 03:50 AM

I still have my old rice cooker and just use that. I love rice in the IP but you're right, usually when I'm making rice, I'm making something in the IP. Plus I find the rice cooker to be just as convenient as the IP.

Soliloquy · 02-05-2017, 12:51 PM

I think I need a second IP.

2sunshines · 02-05-2017, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soliloquy

I think I need a second IP.

I definitely think this regularly. However it's in direct opposite to my minimalist wannabe aspirations.

So that's what holds me back.

Mother of Sons · 02-05-2017, 05:31 PM

I got a second one for Christmas. It's great.

02-03-2017, 03:58 PM	#17
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,054	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I did HB eggs earlier this week, and I'm trying "baked" potatoes now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (15! 12 3/4 & almost 8) Praying for semi-son, age 34 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

02-03-2017, 04:04 PM	#18
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,966	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I will continually and forever sing the praises of the IP. I use it multiple times a week. Are you looking for some recipes? Tips? Other? The other night I made a delicious creamy chicken recipe that I served over mashed potatoes. Kids loved and it wanted leftovers in their school lunches the next day. But the mashed potatoes were gone. In the morning, before school, I steamed a few potatoes in 13 minutes in the IP, mashed them, and they were ready to pack in their lunches. __________________ wife to my beloved and best friend mom to 4 great kids: ds(21) dd(19) dd(16) and ds(13)

02-03-2017, 04:16 PM	#19
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,054	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I'm looking for mostly tips, ideas and hacks and shortcuts I haven't thought of, and some recipes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (15! 12 3/4 & almost 8) Praying for semi-son, age 34 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

02-03-2017, 04:48 PM	#20
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,835	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies Coconut lemon curry chicken -- Sooooo easy! 1 can coconut milk 1/4 c lemon juice 1 tsp turmeric 1 Tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp salt Mix sauce. Add 4 chicken breasts. (Mine were frozen.) Poultry button. (Add 10 minutes for frozen) Release when you need to. NPR or QR, doesn't matter. Shred & serve over rice. This is very mild. I might kick it up a bit next time. More curry, less lemon, more salt. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

02-03-2017, 05:24 PM	#21
Sundance Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I've had my IP for two months & the seal is already so stretched that it will not stay in place. I had two dishes book dry. I am not very impressed. I contacted IP, but haven't heard back, yet. In the meantime, I ordered a few extra seals from Amazon. __________________ ~Melanie Wife to my Lumberjack, Mom to DD1 (May 2007), DS (April 2009) & DD2 (July 2011), DD3 (October 2013)

02-04-2017, 08:40 AM	#23
Dovenoir Rose Garden Dove - noir Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 5,600	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies There's conflicting recommendations as to whether you should put the Instant pot seal ring in the dishwasher or not. one book says yes and one book says no. Even customer service is giving conflicting messages there. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ Lyz

02-04-2017, 09:48 AM	#24
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,966	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I always hand wash all components of the IP. I figure better safe than sorry. I have put the stainless steel interior pot in the dishwasher a time or two but even that I usually just handwash super quick. __________________ wife to my beloved and best friend mom to 4 great kids: ds(21) dd(19) dd(16) and ds(13)

02-04-2017, 12:38 PM	#26
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,835	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I cook my rice on the stove. I have heavy bottom stainless pots that make it easy. Do you have the tools to do pot in pot? Then you could do the rice and main dish together. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

02-05-2017, 03:50 AM	#27
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,966	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I still have my old rice cooker and just use that. I love rice in the IP but you're right, usually when I'm making rice, I'm making something in the IP. Plus I find the rice cooker to be just as convenient as the IP. __________________ wife to my beloved and best friend mom to 4 great kids: ds(21) dd(19) dd(16) and ds(13)

02-05-2017, 12:51 PM	#28
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I think I need a second IP. __________________ Lisa, 50. Married to the love of my life for 25 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 6, 12, 13, 15, 18. My Instagram Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer.. Join me on iNaturalist.

02-05-2017, 05:31 PM	#30
Mother of Sons Rose Garden My kid shoots laser beams from his hands Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,900	Re: Instant Pot for Newbies I got a second one for Christmas. It's great.

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