02-03-17, 09:48 AM | |
Join Date: Oct 2006
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So, I unpacked the box and was excited to start...found that the anti block shield in the manual was missing from the box and started to deflate...
Thank you, Pat, for the FB community recommendation. I asked them about it and within seconds I got responses with pictures! Wow! ...turns out the newer models have round shields already attached to the lid. At this point, I only had enough time for eggs, so I made some hard-boiled eggs. Husband peeled almost one-handed and was quite taken. He said they were the "best damn" hb eggs he has had! Of course then he looked at the pot and gave me the look..."you need this biq pot to steam some eggs"...wait till he tastes the Chicken Tikka recipe I have planned for tonight! |
02-03-17, 06:07 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I browned a small frozen steak, took it out, added about 1/4 pot worth of potatoes and set it to stew, added a couple cups of water backed the time off (maybe to 15 or 20 minutes) put the steak up out of the water. Any which way, I cooked it too long and the potatoes were ready for mashing. I also used too much water.
Good thing I'm only cooking for myself, but I see one cup of water is plenty and the potatoes probably only need 10 minutes. They were medium red ones, cut in at least half. The steak went in solidly frozen but browned and came out tasty. Why are people worried about taking out the ring? The ring is big and thick and if the pot pressures up, it is unlikely that you are going to easily break that seal. I had a stovetop unit and took that gasket on and off for a couple years with no problem. I think with the way the lid on this unit goes on, it is even less likely to open. So... |
02-04-17, 07:43 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Changing the ring
I found that interesting! I take the ring off every time I use the pot to wash it and clean it. (along with the lid.) I've never had any problem getting it on or off!
I do have two rings. They can/do get very stinky. (I put mine in a ziplock bag with baking soda ... but it still stinks). . . . I have found that not everything (for me) can be cooked in the instant pot. I am not too big on crockpot cooking as it all tastes the same and for me? I think a lot of the food in the instant pot can be the same way. However, I love it for apple compote, yogurt, steel cut oats, ribs, eggs (especially eggs since I can't make hard boiled eggs to save my soul! ~ no laughing!!!) .... and am not sorry one little bit that I purchased it back in November!!!! Even dh uses it. I am still experimenting with it. It's another tool in my kitchen, but not a "do all" and "Be all" for me. although I do like it! Cleda |
02-04-17, 08:19 AM | |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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Cleda, I can't explain it but I had this irrational fear that if I took the ring out I would some how make the pot "dangerous" if I didn't put it in perfectly. Now I feel like such a dork about that, it is so obvious when the ring is in correctly (or not).
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02-04-17, 08:45 AM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)
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I love my IP! I use it on pressure primarily for legumes, rice, quinoa, oatmeal, & stock. I use the sauté and slow cook setting for soups, stews, braising meat, & pasta sauce. I always take the ring out and usually run it through the dishwasher. IIRC, the manual recommends that. I haven't had a problem with it getting smelly.
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02-04-17, 05:46 PM | |
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Well, I guess it was meant to be...I am falling in love with my IP!
I am also extremely happy I went with the larger 8qt for my family. Thought I was going to have leftovers...it's turning out the eggs are gone, the chicken tikka is gone. I have Picadillo in there now, but no one is yet home. Now, the hunt for more recipes we will enjoy. Thanks to all the enablers! Glad I pulled the trigger on this one! |
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instant pot, nutritional yeast, steel cut oats |
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