Instant pot deal on Amazon. Recipes, too!

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17 October 2017, 01:04 PM

piqaboo

Instant pot deal on Amazon. Recipes, too!

Do I correctly understand that the IP will obsolete my collection of crockpots?

Also, can the rice insert nest inside a different insert so that one makes stew in the bottom and the rice cooks above?

I've always loved the idea of crockpots but in the am there is no time to prep a meal.

17 October 2017, 01:10 PM

QuirtEvans

quote:
Originally posted by piqaboo:
Do I correctly understand that the IP will obsolete my collection of crockpots?

Also, can the rice insert nest inside a different insert so that one makes stew in the bottom and the rice cooks above?

I've always loved the idea of crockpots but in the am there is no time to prep a meal.

Mary Anna gave me a present that was a nesting set of pots for the Instant Pot, so that you could cook different things simultaneously, but separately.

To my great shame, I have not tried them.

They are something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/EasySho...GJEP41BZACKJAH3J3TKS

17 October 2017, 01:11 PM

QuirtEvans

And yes, they will obsolete crockpots, unless you want to keep them for warming or cooking separate dishes in separate containers or other reasons. I donated my rice cooker before I moved, I wouldn't use it any more.

17 October 2017, 01:34 PM

AdagioM

I made split pea soup last night in the IP, done in less than an hour so I had 10 minutes for dinner before heading out to teach a class. Woot!

I'm giving my crock pot to a friend; I don't have room for it any more.

Giving my old rice cooker away, too, because of the new Zojirushi.

Kids are coming over tonight for PJ's chicken curry, IP version. Over rice, Zoji version.

I need to try the boiled egg trick. I've seen times listed for 5, 6, and 7 minutes. 1 cup water. Now where did I put the steamer rack?

17 October 2017, 01:37 PM

piqaboo

Cool beans!
Does it have a 'hold warm' type setting one could use for service, as with soup, stew, or spiced cider (which last is the chief use of my crockpot) ?

17 October 2017, 01:48 PM

jon-nyc

I believe this is the first time I've opened this thread. But since it's been active I've been getting Facebook ads for an Instant Pot at Amazon. Creepy.

17 October 2017, 02:11 PM

wtg

quote:
Originally posted by piqaboo:
Cool beans!
Does it have a 'hold warm' type setting one could use for service, as with soup, stew, or spiced cider (which last is the chief use of my crockpot) ?

There is a Keep Warm setting.

Just a note: the various models of Instant Pot have different built-in functions. They go from "6-in-1" to "10-in-1". Check the specs for the unit you are considering to ascertain which functions it includes. And they vary in which parameters you can modify in the preset functions.

The models (from least expensive to most): Lux (which I think may be discontinued) Duo, Duo Plus, Ultra 10-in-1 and Smart Bluetooth. I think the Duo is up to V3; the unit jodi got at the salvage place is a V2. My guess is it really doesn't matter a whole lot. Most people will use the IP for a few basic functions.

http://instantpot.com/

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17 October 2017, 04:58 PM

Steve Miller

I have yet to use any settings besides “sauté” and “manual/timed.

17 October 2017, 05:27 PM

Bernard

Does it dust and do the floors?

Because that's what I really want.

17 October 2017, 06:13 PM

jodi

I just made the split pea soup in the mini (so I cut the recipe in half). I added a small ham hock, and substituted a little wine for some of the broth. It’s fantastic, and enough leftover for lunch tomorrow. Mr Jodi made a pot roast in the 6 quart a couple of day ago.

So far the only functions I use are “sauté” and “meat/stew” The buttons on the two I have are slightly different from each other. I am going to give both my crock pots away. (I have a regular size and a massive one).

17 October 2017, 08:48 PM

AdagioM

I've only used the saute and manual functions, too. I'll eventually get to soup, I guess!

Bernard: You're looking for a Roomba. That's a different item. Cindy may have one? My older son has one, due to his very fuzzy cat. He's also the one that started the family on the Instant Pot bandwagon.

Crockpot went to its new home today.

Jodi, how many quarts is the mini?

18 October 2017, 08:47 AM

jodi

3 quarts in the mini. It really is perfect for two people. My favorite part of the whole thing is the sauté before you cook feature. So much less mess.

20 October 2017, 06:54 PM

wtg

Just made pj's curry, adagio edition. Basmati rice in the zoji

Haven't cooked from it yet, but I ordered this Indian Instant Pot cookbook in the paperback edition. I bought the Kindle edition for an extra 99 cents.

https://www.amazon.com/Indian-...s=indian+instant+pot

Has recipes for all the usual suspects. I'll report back after I cook a few recipes from it.

20 October 2017, 10:39 PM

Steve Miller

Next up: Chicken Korma. I had it for lunch and they’re lucky I didn’t go back and stick my head in the pot. This stuff is amazing!

This recipe looks pretty straightforward. if it turns out I may try one of the more authentic recipes with 20 some spices.

21 October 2017, 08:37 AM

jodi

Mr Jodi just got this. It’s by the woman that wrote the instant pot review for the NYT:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/0...ant-pot-recipes.html