Comments on: Mastering Your Instant Pot

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:06:17 +0000

In reply to Pamela Coleman. Welcome! Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions! I think you are going to love your Instant Pot!

By: Pamela Coleman

Pamela Coleman — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 01:51:19 +0000

I got an instant pot duo crisp for Christmas. I just watched your video on pinto beans. WOW! 25 minutes? That is totally a game changer. And, no soaking over night. I am so excited to try your recipe. I have subscribed to your yahoo channel and signed up for your newsletter.
Thank you so much for sharing your skills!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:29:41 +0000

In reply to Christina GIbbons. I am so happy I helped you understand your multi cooker better and have given you excitement to get cooking. That is exactly what I want to accomplish! Reach out with any questions!

By: Christina GIbbons

Christina GIbbons — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:36:29 +0000

I am so thrilled to have found your page. I am new to this amazing multi cooker and really was apprehensive about where to start. I’ve made a couple of slow cooker meals which turned out great. Now I am going to get to grips with the one pot pressure cooking facility. You explain everything so beautifully, it leaves me full of enthusiasm and excitement to get cooking. I love the chicken and rice recipe, that’s going to be my next meal, probably tomorrow as we have been out with my kids for Mother’s Day lunch today. So again thank you for all of your hard work on this subject. I am sure there are many people taking your tips and recipes on board.

By: Lynette Kirchner

Lynette Kirchner — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:43:49 +0000

In reply to Kathy. Hey hon, shuck all the corn put it in your cooler and pour boiling water over corn to cover add a couple teaspoon of sugar and a couple of butter close lid tightly wait 30 min. And you will have the worlds best corn

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:12:36 +0000

In reply to Kathy. Hi Kathy! That will depend on the model you have. I would suggest using the manual or pressure cook button and then use the +/- buttons to adjust until it reads "2". If you don't have a model with manual or pressure cook, please let me know and I can walk you through your specific model :)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:24:50 +0000

I am having trouble trying to cook corn on the cob. In order to get 2 minutes on high pressure which buttons do I have to push to get 2 minutes.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:08:18 +0000

In reply to Patty. Yes, most electric pressure cookers work very similarly.

By: Patty

Patty — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:05:21 +0000

Is a electric pressure cooker, same, or similar to IP?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Fri, 07 May 2021 20:24:37 +0000

In reply to Mavis Anspach. Hi Mavis! I am so happy you have found my tips helpful. I am going to email the 5 tips again to you--sorry to flood your inbox so you have them again. I hope that helps :)

By: Mavis Anspach

Mavis Anspach — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:47:43 +0000

Hi Kristen I happened to delete one of my emails. It was about using the instant pot. It had many helpful hints. The first about making your own yogurt, not what I wanted, but the next had many helpful tips about using the instant pot, like hints for steaks and chicken,and help with good tips about using my instant pot. (Something I definitely need) I had the mail for so time time so can not help you with. But I love your column and keep many. I appriate your help. Thanks.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:00:30 +0000

In reply to Carol. Hi Carol! These tips are designed for electric pressure cookers, not traditional stove-top models. But they may help you decide if you want an electric pressure cooker in the future.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:11:37 +0000

I have a Fagor pressure cooker(not electric). Will these tips help me?
I have it pretty well mastered but would like additional tips. In the future I may purchase an electric.
Thank you.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:19:03 +0000

In reply to Margaret S. Tollett. I hope these tips help Margaret!

By: Margaret S. Tollett

Margaret S. Tollett — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:03:49 +0000

Thank you, I am going to try to use this pot again, I tried a rotisserie chicken, got frustrated and finished in the oven!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:37:05 +0000

In reply to Linda Z Talman. Hi Linda! I hope you enjoy your adventure and I know you will love your instant pot. I have a recipe for Instant Pot Spaghetti. It can be halved for a smaller crowd, or you can prepare the entire batch.

By: Linda Z Talman

Linda Z Talman — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:19:12 +0000

I like your advice! We got a three quart IP for going camping in a sprinter (get it in November). Want to count on making spaghetti with sauce. Don’t have a handle on the sauce/water/pasta amounts. Small rig. Don’t have room for a lot of ingredients!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:15:27 +0000

In reply to Maryla Gallagher. Thank you so much for keeping me posted. I hope they help you solve the issue ASAP!

By: Maryla Gallagher

Maryla Gallagher — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:51:08 +0000

In reply to Kristen Chidsey. Thanks so much Kristen! I tried all the trouble-shooting and replaced the Ring. Not go. But now I'm in touch with Instant Pot and they are helping solve the issue by email. I didn't know how much I loved this thing until I couldn't use it! Hope you are well! Maryla

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:38:39 +0000

In reply to Maryla Gallagher. Hi Maryla! That is a very common issue. I do have a post that helps troubleshoot that very issue. It sounds like the seal is not on correctly or may have a tear--it may be best to replace the ring to see if that solves the issue.

By: Maryla Gallagher

Maryla Gallagher — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:52:31 +0000

Hi Kristen, This might not be an appropriate question for this space but I wondered if you have experience with your IP not sealing? My started out sometimes "leaking" and when I tightened up the lid, it would be fine. Now, steam comes out of the top sealing button and is steaming out a LOT. I tried freezing the sealing ring for 30 min. That didn't really help. I'll replace the ring but I wonder if there can be problems with the button on top? Have you experienced this?