Comments on: How to Convert Recipes for an Instant Pot

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:50:27 +0000

In reply to Alan. The setting for yogurt is only 115 degrees F and does not reach pressure. I don't recommend using yogurt when cooking under pressure.

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:09:54 +0000

You state, "The exception to this rule is heavy cream." Is yogurt also an exception?

By: Colbyt

Colbyt — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:39:52 +0000

Thank you for an intelligently and well written article. You have given me a starting point for a recipe I wish to convert.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:23:06 +0000

In reply to Carolynne. Hi Carolynne! I would need to see the recipe to see if this recipe is even doable. You would need to cook the pudding in a heat-safe vessel on a rack above water. As for timing, 3 hours seems extraordinarily long, but I am not familiar with this recipe. You may want to see if you can find a recipe for Instant Pot Christmas Pudding as a guide to timing. Sorry I can't be of more help with this particular recipe.

By: Carolynne

Carolynne — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 21:34:35 +0000

I have an old fashioned pressure cooker. My mom used to make Christmas Pudding and the instructions are 5 lbs for 3 hours. What would it be on my Instant pot?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:12:51 +0000

In reply to Kathy Riley. Hi Kathy! Don't give up hope! My recipe have been designed for both 6 and 8-quart models. You will want to always ensure you use 1-1/2 cups of thin liquid when using an 8-quart Instant Pot. But the cooking time will remain the same. I hope that helps!

By: Kathy Riley

Kathy Riley — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:46:46 +0000

I thought it was cool to snag a large Instant Pot. So. I got a 8-quart for pennies on a Black Friday sale. The problem I face now is 2-fold: (1) an empty nest and (2) mine is not the most common and the size used in most recipes. Not clear as to how to convert up to my size pot either. I really need help with this because I want to keep it and make the best of it's marvelous uses. Thanks for helping me. 😇

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:25:14 +0000

In reply to Kate C.. Hi Kate! Are you referring to my Instant Pot Chicken Taco Recipe? If so, use my stovetop version for Shredded Chicken Tacos. Enjoy!

By: Kate C.

Kate C. — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:29:33 +0000

If I don't have a pressure cooker and want to make this delicious chicken taco recipe, do I still need the chicken broth? And for cook time on the stove, it would have to be adjusted to about 30 minutes if I'm reading the conversion chart correctly, or until no longer pink? Medium heat would be best, right? Thank you!!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:41:33 +0000

In reply to Annie Savidge.

Hi Annie! In most cases, I find for every 16 ounces of pasta, you need 4 cups of thin liquid (broth, water, sauce, etc). I also recommend cutting the cooking time listed on the box in half with a 5 minutes natural pressure release. Here is a recipe that may help: https://amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-pasta/

By: Annie Savidge

Annie Savidge — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:14:22 +0000

So, for cooking pasta, how much liquid do I need? Is one cup sufficient? Is there a pasta to water ratio I should be following?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:32:37 +0000

In reply to Hayley Gledhill. Hi Hayley. I would recommend no more than 4 cups of rice and 4 cups or water for an 8 quart Instant Pot. You don't want to fill much more than half way when working with starchy ingredients.

By: Hayley Gledhill

Hayley Gledhill — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:14:47 +0000

Thank you for this. I’m using my instant pot in a school kitchen. I would love a resource for the maximum cups of rice I can cook in it (I have 8litre capacity) and how to get it perfectly cooked! I’m cooking for 50serves so want to cook the maximum capacity I can fit in it… thank you! Any tips welcome!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:32:53 +0000

In reply to Lau rie. Hi There! So for cooking on the stovetop, you will need to soak the beans overnight in water. Drain and then place the drained beans in a large stock pan, and cover with cold tap water by 1-inch. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours, until the beans are tender.

By: Lau rie

Lau rie — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:54:41 +0000

Hello! I'm actually looking for the reverse information. I have an instant Pot pinto beans recipe that calls for 45 minutes on high pressure, using unsoaked beans. My friend does not have a pressure cooker, and she just asked me for the recipe. I'm trying to figure out the time and temperature to tell her, on the stove top. Any ideas?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:23:34 +0000

In reply to Karen. Absolutely! Great reminder and thank you for sharing.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:27:15 +0000

Important to deglaze the instant pot when converting from stovetop browning to browning in the instant pot!!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:53:47 +0000

In reply to Angie. You are so very welcome, Angie! Let me know if you ever have questions I can help with.

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 01:22:27 +0000

By far! This IS the best instant pot info I’ve read to date! Thank you for the time and energy you put towards this. Appreciated!!

By: Marjorie Southward

Marjorie Southward — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 15:19:07 +0000

In reply to Kristen Chidsey. Thank you Kristen! I will try it your way. 😁👍

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:54:05 +0000

In reply to Marjorie Southward. Hi Marjorie! I would actually recommend cutting your meat into large 3 to 4-inch cubes and then use only 4 cups of liquid. Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes with a natural pressure release.