OT - I inherited an Instant Pot...where to begin?

fence0407

Give me your "you absolutely need to do this in an instant pot" recipes/suggestions. So far, I see it as a glorified rice maker. 

northGAcock

I would begin by validating it is not on the recall list.
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1212140/ot-instant-pots-recall#latest

vb4677

Use the SEARCH feature on this forum and you'll find plenty!  I love hard boiled eggs and this makes the best!  Also, the IP makes a killer risotto without all the stirring and watching.  And soups...and one pot dinners...like tikka marsala.  Look around and you'll find a TON of things you can do.

https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/
https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/easy-instant-pot-recipes/
https://onceamonthmeals.com/blog/series/instant-pot/pot-pot-method-instant-pot/
https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/category/instant-pot/
https://thisoldgal.com/
https://www.hippressurecooking.com/
http://www.forkly.com/food/the-25-absolute-best-recipes-to-try-in-an-instant-pot/26/

HoustonEgger

Butter Chicken: https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/instant-pot-butter-chicken/

Carolina Q

Do you cook dried beans? No overnight soaking, pinto beans in 30 minutes under pressure (plus pressurizing and natural release time).

Also, stock.

Check out YouTube

thetrim

Mac n cheese

KiterTodd

Trash it.
It was the breadmaker of the 2017 holiday shopping season.


Okay, okay... I'm just bitter because I got so sick of watching commercials and reading FB posts and ads about that thing for months on end.  Like any appliance, I'm sure it adds some convenience and if you have the room to store it, have at it.

Sincerely,
hater.

fence0407

northGAcock said:

I would begin by validating it is not on the recall list.
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1212140/ot-instant-pots-recall#latest

Good call - I will check on that!

fence0407

vb4677 said:

Use the SEARCH feature on this forum and you'll find plenty!  I love hard boiled eggs and this makes the best!  Also, the IP makes a killer risotto without all the stirring and watching.  And soups...and one pot dinners...like tikka marsala.  Look around and you'll find a TON of things you can do.

https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/
https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/easy-instant-pot-recipes/
https://onceamonthmeals.com/blog/series/instant-pot/pot-pot-method-instant-pot/
https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/category/instant-pot/
https://thisoldgal.com/
https://www.hippressurecooking.com/
http://www.forkly.com/food/the-25-absolute-best-recipes-to-try-in-an-instant-pot/26/

Thank you for all of these links! Hard boiled eggs might be on the short list!

fence0407

HoustonEgger said:

Butter Chicken: https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/instant-pot-butter-chicken/

That looks delicious - thanks!

fence0407

Carolina Q said:

Do you cook dried beans? No overnight soaking, pinto beans in 30 minutes under pressure (plus pressurizing and natural release time).

Also, stock.

Check out YouTube

I've never tried dried beans. I love pinto beans to I might have to give that a try. Thanks!

fence0407

thetrim said:

Mac n cheese

Ahh yes - that would go great with some egged baby backs!

Carolina Q

Try rice too.

fence0407

KiterTodd said:

Trash it.
It was the breadmaker of the 2017 holiday shopping season.


Okay, okay... I'm just bitter because I got so sick of watching commercials and reading FB posts and ads about that thing for months on end.  Like any appliance, I'm sure it adds some convenience and if you have the room to store it, have at it.

Sincerely,
hater.

Haha! Like I said, I didn't buy this - I wasn't looking for one either. Still looking for a good place to store it when not in use...... 

bpric

I got one for Christmas as well. So far, I've had my best luck with dried beans, soups, potatoes, and hard 'boiled' eggs.  Ironically, I haven't been happy at all with my rice results.

vb4677

Just make sure you get to know it (kinda like you did w/ your BGE) - you'll need to make sure you have enough liquid to create the pressure, etc...

Biggreenpharmacist

HoustonEgger said:

Butter Chicken: https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/instant-pot-butter-chicken/

This right here. 

Carolina Q

fence0407 said:

Carolina Q said:

Do you cook dried beans? No overnight soaking, pinto beans in 30 minutes under pressure (plus pressurizing and natural release time).

Also, stock.

Check out YouTube

I've never tried dried beans. I love pinto beans to I might have to give that a try. Thanks!

This is how I do them...

1 lb pinto beans (rinsed, unsoaked)

2 tsp onion pwdr

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp chili pwdr

½ tsp pepper

1 Tbls bacon grease

1 small ham hock (smoked on egg) if you have one

cover with 2” water

 

30 min (stovetop PC), natural release (or 35 min/natural in Instant Pot)

 

PERFECT! Tender, but not mushy. Added 2 pinches salt after cook.

SoCal_Griller

Checkout serious eats, specifically the Chili Verde.  Easy and Tasty.

Acn

SamIAm2

Fresh beets, golden or purple - check
Home made beef or chicken broth - check
Free range fresh eggs hardboiled - check
Yogurt - check
Soup - check
One pot spaghetti and meatballs - check

Soup and spaghetti are REALLY hot when you are done cooking.
It isn't instant, unless you consider changing from rice maker to any of 7 other functions with a switch instant. 

Play with it and enjoy the trip, it's just another tool in the arsenal.

TN_Egger

Carolina Q said:

fence0407 said:

Carolina Q said:

Do you cook dried beans? No overnight soaking, pinto beans in 30 minutes under pressure (plus pressurizing and natural release time).

Also, stock.

Check out YouTube

I've never tried dried beans. I love pinto beans to I might have to give that a try. Thanks!

This is how I do them...

1 lb pinto beans (rinsed, unsoaked)

2 tsp onion pwdr

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp chili pwdr

½ tsp pepper

1 Tbls bacon grease

1 small ham hock (smoked on egg) if you have one

cover with 2” water

 

30 min (stovetop PC), natural release (or 35 min/natural in Instant Pot)

 

PERFECT! Tender, but not mushy. Added 2 pinches salt after cook.

I know that recipe CQ! And agree - it's perfect...when you add just a bit of Frank's Hot Sauce!  (iptsoe!)

Wolfie51sb

Every time I make this, I'm amazed how good it is. I prefer using boneless chicken breasts and cooking for 12 minutes. Amazing, and could not be easier.

https://diethood.com/instant-pot-honey-garlic-chicken-recipe/

fence0407

Acn said:

This will be perfect - I have some fresh Hatch green chiles in the freezer. Much appreciated!!

fence0407

Wolfie51sb said:

Every time I make this, I'm amazed how good it is. I prefer using boneless chicken breasts and cooking for 12 minutes. Amazing, and could not be easier.

https://diethood.com/instant-pot-honey-garlic-chicken-recipe/

Thanks Wolfie! This looks like a great meal.

Acn

fence0407 said:

Acn said:

This will be perfect - I have some fresh Hatch green chiles in the freezer. Much appreciated!!

You're welcome!  Both my wife and daughter really liked it as well, and it re-heated in the microwave pretty well.  Worked for a dinner and several days of office lunches.