Author Topic: Instant pot? (Read 273387 times)

Natasha · « **on:** March 02, 2016, 07:51:52 PM »

Does anyone have one?

I'll probably get a stove top pressure cooker instead, but love the idea of programmable.

radial · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2016, 08:03:42 PM »

Yes, coincidentally, my Instant Pot was just delivered on Monday. My Sharper Image branded pressure cooker / slow cooker bit the dust last week. As my most frequently used appliance, I didn't waste any time getting a replacement. My research into the options led me to the Instant Pot. I haven't had a chance to use it much yet, but it seems to work fine. It probably has more programming options than I really need, but I might change my mind about that after I use it more.

merigayle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2016, 08:19:34 PM »

I have a pressure cooker but if it ever needed to be replaced I would get an Instapot. I love my pressure cooker and use it at least once a week.

Natasha · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2016, 01:52:56 PM »

I hope it works well, radial! I'm going to hold off on buying anything for now, but I so want to play with it. The hippressurecooking.com lady seems to like it.

merigayle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2016, 06:07:19 PM »

FYI, Bed Bath and Beyond has an amazing return policy (at least last I checked) and my pressure cooker broke (the knob broke off the top) and i bought a new one and hated it. I think I had it almost 6 months and just really did not like it at all. DH got some replacement parts from the manufacturer and fixed the original one and BB&B took back the used pressure cooker when i told them i did not like it. Costco does too, not sure if they sell instapots.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2016, 05:20:28 PM »

Well, I never heard of this instant pot, but now I think I want/need one badly. My BD is coming up next week (good reason to get one!).
Anymore feedback?
I have a rice cooker, a steamer, a slow cooker, and a yogurt maker. Do I really need one?

radial · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2016, 08:02:14 PM »

It does want all those other appliances do, plus pressure cooking. So no, you don't need one, unless you want to pressure cooker that also does everything else.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2016, 07:14:46 AM »

Quote from: radial on March 04, 2016, 08:02:14 PM

It does want all those other appliances do, plus pressure cooking. So no, you don't need one, unless you want to pressure cooker that also does everything else.

The yogurt function interests me, since I have to do yogurt in 4 batches now. (Small incubator). Could I do one gallon in one attempt? That would sure save time and be convenient. And the incubator is on its final days, I fear.

radial · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2016, 08:51:43 AM »

I don't know anything about making yogurt. But the model I bought has a 6 L capacity. I think that's a little over 1.5 gallons.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2016, 07:37:35 PM »

Quote from: radial on March 05, 2016, 08:51:43 AM

I don't know anything about making yogurt. But the model I bought has a 6 L capacity. I think that's a little over 1.5 gallons.

That is enormous! How big is it?

radial · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2016, 08:37:58 PM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on March 05, 2016, 07:37:35 PM

That is enormous! How big is it?

Bigger than the one it replaced, but not overwhelming. Here are a couple of pictures. That's an avacado in the plastic bag for scale.

Here's another picture of the stainless inner pot.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2016, 07:05:04 AM »

Thanks. That puts it in good perspective. Still debating. Want.

wherestheportojohn · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:13:29 AM »

Well, crap...I need one of these!

Ice Cream · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2016, 08:24:39 PM »

Quote from: wherestheportojohn on March 16, 2016, 08:13:29 AM

Well, crap...I need one of these!

I got one. It arrived yesterday. The easiest way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. Oscar Wilde said this, and I apply this a lot.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2016, 09:47:22 PM »

I'm super intrigued by the instant pot, but I already have a crockpot and a high end rice cooker. I feel like I can't justify the purchase.

merigayle · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2016, 06:26:45 AM »

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on March 18, 2016, 09:47:22 PM

I'm super intrigued by the instant pot, but I already have a crockpot and a high end rice cooker. I feel like I can't justify the purchase.

Me too. But I have a pressure cooker, 2 crockpots and a fancy high end rice cooker

I use the pressure cooker most, so if that goes, I will think about an Instant Pot.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2016, 07:52:17 AM »

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on March 18, 2016, 09:47:22 PM

I'm super intrigued by the instant pot, but I already have a crockpot and a high end rice cooker. I feel like I can't justify the purchase.

That was my dilemma, too. I already have a zojirushi rice cooker that I love (and also prepare my breakfast oatmeal in), a crockpot, and a steamer. My justification was that I had to make yogurt in several small batches. Today, I am going to try the pressure cooker for beans, but DH announced that beans give him gas... I definitely did not get this for the pressure cooker, but it may be something I learn to like, who knows.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2016, 07:26:29 AM »

so, Natasha, what is the verdict? I have been making yogurt, salmon, beans, and kale in mine repeatedly, some other things just once. I say it was a worthwhile buy.

RioG · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2016, 10:23:38 AM »

how much ice cream? I've always wanted to do homemade yogurt but have limited success the normal (counter top) way.

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Ice Cream · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:40:13 AM »

I usually throw in a full gallon of milk.
As to how much, do you mean the price of the instant pot? I paid about USD 115 on amazon.
I have never had luck with beans on the stove top, but in this, they are great. and steaming salmon in this is a winner, too. I m glad I bought it.

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