Comments on: How to Use an Instant Pot (Instant Pot 101)

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:04:16 +0000

In reply to lesley hunt. Hi Lesley! I am so happy to hear this post helped inspired you to try out your instant pot. If you have any issues, please let me know!

By: lesley hunt

lesley hunt — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:05:09 +0000

I got my instant pot several years ago and found it confusing to use...It has been sitting in my cupboad for quite a while. I want to learn how to use this effectively and cut down on my cooking times.

I have read your information above and am encouraged to use this pot again. I especially am fond of beans and would like to make them myself rather than used canned beans. I guess that will be my next project.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:04:35 +0000

In reply to Sarah Hendricks. Hi Sarah! Several bowls that are oven-safe (like Pyrex) have come out and said they are not safe under pressure and many people reported issues with them. Therefore, I recommend a stainless steel heat-safe bowl :)

By: Sarah Hendricks

Sarah Hendricks — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:16:44 +0000

You mention a heat safe bowl/pot for making oatmeal. This is my 3rd instapot (i wore 2 out using them so much!) so I understand how to use it...BUT I don't know why you'd need a special pot for oatmeal. Can I just use an oven safe bowl instead? Thanks.

By: Roderick

Roderick — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:39:01 +0000

Thanks for the tips.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:42:02 +0000

In reply to Diane. Hi Diane! While harder to make yogurt without a yogurt setting, it can be done. I have instructions on my Instant Pot Yogurt recipe for making it without a yogurt button.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:54:56 +0000

I don’t have a yogurt setting… what setting would I use

Thank you for sharing your info.

Diane

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:36:21 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline Savukinas. So happy to help!

By: Jacqueline Savukinas

Jacqueline Savukinas — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:48:13 +0000

Thanks for the information. It was really helpful!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:05:31 +0000

In reply to Amanda.

Hey there! Thank you for catching that. I thought I had updated all of those links since pyrex has come out to say they are not safe for pressure cooking. Here is the stainless steel bowl I use: https://amzn.to/3XVZSDv

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 15:38:06 +0000

I followed the link for a heat safe bowl to make oatmeal in Instant pot. It took me to a pyrex bowl. Is that really safe for high pressure cooking? Your photo shows a stainless steel bowl. Alternatively, can I just make oatmeal directly in the instant pot or does it burn? thanks.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:34:16 +0000

In reply to John. Hi John, I am not familiar with the Duo 5-71. Do you happen to mean another model?

By: John

John — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:08:44 +0000

Hi i have the instant pot Duo 5-7l there is no adjust or manual button so how do i move the less,normal,and more buttons

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:33:10 +0000

In reply to Marlene B. Hi Marlene! I have detailed instructions on my post How to Use your Instant Pot as a slow cooker. That should help :)

By: Marlene B

Marlene B — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:04:46 +0000

Hi,
I would like to use the slow cooker function but do not how. Help?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:13:54 +0000

In reply to Mary. Well, it would depend if you used the same amount of custard or doubled the custard. If your ramekins have less volume, they would need less time. This is one thing you would really to trial and error.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:04:33 +0000

When making creme brûlée if I use 8oz ramekins instead of 4oz do I need to cook longer?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:15:50 +0000

In reply to Steve. That's GREAT news!

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:50:16 +0000

In reply to Kristen Chidsey. bad news i love my instapot think it is one of the best investments i have ever made.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:29:31 +0000

In reply to Donna. Hi Donna! Don't give up because of one recipe! I am here to help. Remember to use natural pressure release (do not immediately release pressure) when cooking meat--especially roasts. Please reach out with any questions any time!

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:18:36 +0000

I have had my insta pot duo for 2 years & rarely use. Attempted a pork roast & potatoes before finding you and the roast was tough. I'm intimidated by it.