INSTANT POT owners! - Page 4

Michele123 · 05-19-2016, 08:37 PM

My pot is due to arrive tomorrow! What is the first meal I should try in it? I have chicken breasts and 2lbs of 50/50 ground beef & ground pork on hand. Any suggestions for an easy first try meal?

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2sunshines · 05-20-2016, 01:41 AM

I highly recommend doing the test run that is explained in the instruction manual. I never do things like that

cause I'm always in a hurry to get right on to the real stuff, but on a whim I decided to and am super glad I did because there was a bit of a learning curve and I was glad to do it on water. It only takes a few minutes, so well worth the time.

Doing something with chicken breasts is probably an easy first start. Do some googling, or find something in the cookbook that comes with it that works well for your family.

Most of the meals with the ground meat will require first browning the meat, which is easy and you can do right in the instant pot, but doing something that doesn't require this first step might be easier.

---------- Post added at 08:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:40 AM ----------

oooh, if your family likes oatmeal that's a really nice and easy meal to make too in it.

I use steel cut oats which usually require overnight in the crock pot.

ECingMama · 05-20-2016, 03:53 PM

Seems like most of us made hard boiled eggs in it as our first recipe.

I only partly brown the meat before adding the rest of the ingredients, knowing that the meat will finish cooking in the next 5-10 minutes of high pressure.

2sunshines · 05-20-2016, 04:46 PM

Which model did you end up with?

Michele123 · 05-20-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Which model did you end up with?

I'm a techie. I bought the Bluetooth model.

It arrived today but I don't think I'll be able to take it out of the box until Monday. Today was DS's second birthday and tomorrow all the in-laws are coming for his party. Sunday is church stuff.

Monday I hope to get to play with it. I'll try the water test first then boil some eggs. Thanks for the suggestions!

2sunshines · 05-21-2016, 01:50 AM

I have yet to do the boiled egg thing. I actually forgot about it. Maybe I'll try that this morning.

ECingMama · 05-21-2016, 09:20 AM

Cheesecake is my husband's favorite dessert. Made it in the IP yesterday.

blessedwithboys · 05-22-2016, 09:21 AM

I got my IP in like February and have loved it. As of this week though, it no longer will come up to pressure.

ECingMama · 05-22-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by blessedwithboys

I got my IP in like February and have loved it. As of this week though, it no longer will come up to pressure.

Let company know. Surely they'll replace.

2sunshines · 05-22-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blessedwithboys

I got my IP in like February and have loved it. As of this week though, it no longer will come up to pressure.

Yikes! That makes me nervous! It is a rather big investment... let us know what the company says about it!

DahliaRW · 05-22-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blessedwithboys

I got my IP in like February and have loved it. As of this week though, it no longer will come up to pressure.

Have you checked to make sure the sealing ring is in good shape? But do contact them. I'd like to hear how it goes as well.

Michele123 · 05-23-2016, 05:49 AM

I finally was able to unbox mine yesterday. Apparently whoever was checking it at the Amazon warehouse was asleep on the job. It was missing several things, the condensation collector, the instruction Manuel, and the cookbook! The last two I was able to download from th website but the first piece I obviously can't do without. So now I'm sending it back

I'll wait for a sale now and just buy a new one. I've never had trouble with a warehouse deal before!

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WaitPatientlyOnTheLord · 05-23-2016, 10:19 AM

Well that's disappointing. I'm considering getting one since of could replace my rice cooker, yogurt maker and one of my two crockpots....

I'll wait for a sale.

DahliaRW · 05-23-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Michele123

I finally was able to unbox mine yesterday. Apparently whoever was checking it at the Amazon warehouse was asleep on the job. It was missing several things, the condensation collector, the instruction Manuel, and the cookbook! The last two I was able to download from th website but the first piece I obviously can't do without. So now I'm sending it back

I'll wait for a sale now and just buy a new one. I've never had trouble with a warehouse deal before!

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Did you talk to Amazon before sending it back? Usually they are really good about things like this. They may have just given you a new one for that price. Or at least I've had similar happen in the past.

Michele123 · 05-23-2016, 01:58 PM

I clicked the links and was never given an option to talk to someone. Just an option to return and give a reason for it.

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05-19-2016, 08:37 PM	#46
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	Re: INSTANT POT owners! My pot is due to arrive tomorrow! What is the first meal I should try in it? I have chicken breasts and 2lbs of 50/50 ground beef & ground pork on hand. Any suggestions for an easy first try meal? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ External Processor ENFJ, please excuse my stream of consciousness posts. Battled infertility for 3 1/2 years before DD (PCOS) TTC #2 for 6 months (3 ovulations) Married to DH since Aug 2004 DD born Feb 2012 DS born May 2014 #3 due Aug 2016

05-20-2016, 01:41 AM	#47
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: INSTANT POT owners! I highly recommend doing the test run that is explained in the instruction manual. I never do things like that cause I'm always in a hurry to get right on to the real stuff, but on a whim I decided to and am super glad I did because there was a bit of a learning curve and I was glad to do it on water. It only takes a few minutes, so well worth the time. Doing something with chicken breasts is probably an easy first start. Do some googling, or find something in the cookbook that comes with it that works well for your family. Most of the meals with the ground meat will require first browning the meat, which is easy and you can do right in the instant pot, but doing something that doesn't require this first step might be easier. ---------- Post added at 08:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:40 AM ---------- oooh, if your family likes oatmeal that's a really nice and easy meal to make too in it. I use steel cut oats which usually require overnight in the crock pot. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

05-20-2016, 03:53 PM	#48
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: INSTANT POT owners! Seems like most of us made hard boiled eggs in it as our first recipe. I only partly brown the meat before adding the rest of the ingredients, knowing that the meat will finish cooking in the next 5-10 minutes of high pressure. __________________ 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

05-20-2016, 04:46 PM	#49
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: INSTANT POT owners! Which model did you end up with? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

05-21-2016, 01:50 AM	#51
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: INSTANT POT owners! I have yet to do the boiled egg thing. I actually forgot about it. Maybe I'll try that this morning. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

05-21-2016, 09:20 AM	#52
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: INSTANT POT owners! Cheesecake is my husband's favorite dessert. Made it in the IP yesterday. __________________ 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

05-22-2016, 09:21 AM	#53
blessedwithboys Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,481	Re: INSTANT POT owners! I got my IP in like February and have loved it. As of this week though, it no longer will come up to pressure. __________________ Honored wife to my amazing husband Mommy to E-boy (11) Nosey (8) Mr. T (6) and Rosie (5)

05-23-2016, 05:49 AM	#57
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	INSTANT POT owners! I finally was able to unbox mine yesterday. Apparently whoever was checking it at the Amazon warehouse was asleep on the job. It was missing several things, the condensation collector, the instruction Manuel, and the cookbook! The last two I was able to download from th website but the first piece I obviously can't do without. So now I'm sending it back I'll wait for a sale now and just buy a new one. I've never had trouble with a warehouse deal before! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ External Processor ENFJ, please excuse my stream of consciousness posts. Battled infertility for 3 1/2 years before DD (PCOS) TTC #2 for 6 months (3 ovulations) Married to DH since Aug 2004 DD born Feb 2012 DS born May 2014 #3 due Aug 2016

05-23-2016, 10:19 AM	#58
WaitPatientlyOnTheLord Rose Garden I'm most definitely an INFJ. ;-) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New England, USA Posts: 7,264	Re: INSTANT POT owners! Well that's disappointing. I'm considering getting one since of could replace my rice cooker, yogurt maker and one of my two crockpots.... I'll wait for a sale.

05-23-2016, 01:58 PM	#60
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	Re: INSTANT POT owners! I clicked the links and was never given an option to talk to someone. Just an option to return and give a reason for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ External Processor ENFJ, please excuse my stream of consciousness posts. Battled infertility for 3 1/2 years before DD (PCOS) TTC #2 for 6 months (3 ovulations) Married to DH since Aug 2004 DD born Feb 2012 DS born May 2014 #3 due Aug 2016

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