Instant pot?

[Ice Cream]

DH put cauliflower in the IP today for 2 min.  It was so soggy we mashed it. 

[nadra24]

I don't really use a recipe for brussels sprouts, I just cut them in half, put them in a steamer basket with a cup of water, and cook them for however long the manual states. I think it's two minutes, but it's been a while so I'd have to look it up. I live at high altitude so my cooking times are different, if you like your veggies more al dente than soft maybe cut back a minute on the time it says to use.  Then season with salt and pepper and either a squeeze of balsamic glaze from Trader Joe's or else a bit of parmesan cheese. Sometimes I cook up a big batch and when I reheat them, I saute them on the stove with some butter, cut side down, until they're a little crispy. Yum.

Same with corn. Steamer basket, cup of water, however long the manual tells me to cook it.

[Rochey]

I didn't even use the basket for corn. Used a cup of water and as much corn I could stuff in the pot. 2min quick release.

[merigayle]

DH put cauliflower in the IP today for 2 min.  It was so soggy we mashed it.

I was under the impression most veggies were 0 mins QR. I have never done anything just plain veg besides brussel sprouts before.

[Ice Cream]

I was under the impression most veggies were 0 mins QR. I have never done anything just plain veg besides brussel sprouts before.

Oh thanks for this tip.  Will try it.

[merigayle]

Oh thanks for this tip.  Will try it.

Report back!

[Ice Cream]

Report back!

will do when i am healed.

[Rochey]

I just ordered the 3qt version for our RV. 

[Ice Cream]

I just ordered the 3qt version for our RV. 

I am tempted to get one for the office, but I really don't need one...

[Rochey]

I am tempted to get one for the office, but I really don't need one...

Of course you do.

[Ice Cream]

Of course you do.

   I am not buying anything until my ankle is healthy again.  I have a lot of time to think about this purchase...

[harmony]

Gosh, I love this thread!  Just read the whole thing.  I will have to hang out in Food Forum more! 

[merigayle]

btw for anyone who missed my post in the Healthy check in thread, my Instant Pot started to malfunction and IP, after having me answer a bunch of questions and running all these tests, is sending me a new base to replace mine. It is coming Thursday, so 2 weeks without a working IP, but great customer service!

[Ice Cream]

Gosh, I love this thread!  Just read the whole thing.  I will have to hang out in Food Forum more! 

It's not been as active as it used to be, though.

[hally]

I am not really understanding why anyone would cook corn in the IP. I boil a pot of water then put the corn in. When it comes back to the boil I put the timer on for 2 mins then take it out to drain.
<shrug>

[Natasha]

I don't get corn either. The pressure cooker seems like more work.

[Ice Cream]

I am not really understanding why anyone would cook corn in the IP. I boil a pot of water then put the corn in. When it comes back to the boil I put the timer on for 2 mins then take it out to drain.
<shrug>

We put it in the MW; no pot to clean.

[Rochey]

I cook corn like I boil eggs. I get the water boiling, put them in, find 23 other chores to do, and forget them. The IP prevents that and screams at me when it's done.

[radial]

I like IC's idea about doing corn in the microwave but I haven't tried it yet.  That would work great for me because I'm mostly cooking for just one or two people.

[diablita]

I always cook corn in the microwave and did so tonight.  My mw has a steam cook setting so I use that.