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Anyone have an Instant Pot? Are they worth having?
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The users of an Instant Pot would you recommend a 6 or 8 quart.
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deadlyfrog said:The users of an Instant Pot would you recommend a 6 or 8 quart.
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deadlyfrog said:The users of an Instant Pot would you recommend a 6 or 8 quart.Jefferson, GA
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Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs.
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I have a 6qt, has been good. I know someone else that two 8qts and loves them. Some recipes use a method where you put a pot inside the pot, so an 8qt would provide more space for that...Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX. 2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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I'm going with an 8. It will handle cooking for a group like church & family gatherings easier. We're pulling the trigger next week.Flint, Michigan
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Which one you gettig Fred? Amazon is out for awhile on the 8qt.
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Mickey said:Feel like such a slacker with doing poached eggs then giving it to my Daughter.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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Idk. I really want that 8 qt. Am I patient enough to wait for it? Hmmmmm...Flint, Michigan
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Fred19Flintstone said:Idk. I really want that 8 qt. Am I patient enough to wait for it? Hmmmmm...
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Because I don't feel like reading a bunch of *fake* reviews on Amazon, can you guys tell me why the Instapot is better than the other ones out there? I just want a stainless steel insert, but other than that would like to buy the cheapest one out there that won't break right after warranty....
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odie91 said:Because I don't feel like reading a bunch of *fake* reviews on Amazon, can you guys tell me why the Instapot is better than the other ones out there? I just want a stainless steel insert, but other than that would like to buy the cheapest one out there that won't break right after warranty....“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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odie91 said:Because I don't feel like reading a bunch of *fake* reviews on Amazon, can you guys tell me why the Instapot is better than the other ones out there? I just want a stainless steel insert, but other than that would like to buy the cheapest one out there that won't break right after warranty....
I don't know anything about the other ones. I bought the IP a week ago off of Amazon and it is sturdy and seems very good quality. I would recommend it.
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There is at least two facebook communities dedicated to the Instant Pot. From what I can see from the posts, the company making the Instant Pot really stand behind the product and are good about resolving any issues that arise. Serious Eats did a comparison of several electric pressure cookers.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2016/08/equipment-the-best-pressure-cookers-review.html
Tom
Charles is a mischevious feline who always has something cooking
Twin lbge's .. grew up in the sun parlor of Canada but now egging in the nation's capital
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POACHING EGGS: I really have to laugh at all the hoo-ha about doing that in a PC! Whether or not you drain off the liquid, here is America's Test Kitchen method that does it in 5 (five!) minutes on the stove:
Put water in a skillet, throw in some white vinegar and salt, bring water to boil. Remove from heat and gently ease in your eggs (I have silicone poaching cups that I put each egg in, just for transferring the egg into the water). Cover for 5 minutes. I lift them out with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain. Perfect every time!Judy in San Diego -
Judy Mayberry said:POACHING EGGS: I really have to laugh at all the hoo-ha about doing that in a PC! Whether or not you drain off the liquid, here is America's Test Kitchen method that does it in 5 (five!) minutes on the stove:
Put water in a skillet, throw in some white vinegar and salt, bring water to boil. Remove from heat and gently ease in your eggs (I have silicone poaching cups that I put each egg in, just for transferring the egg into the water). Cover for 5 minutes. I lift them out with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain. Perfect every time!
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Judy Mayberry said:POACHING EGGS: I really have to laugh at all the hoo-ha about doing that in a PC! Whether or not you drain off the liquid, here is America's Test Kitchen method that does it in 5 (five!) minutes on the stove:
Put water in a skillet, throw in some white vinegar and salt, bring water to boil. Remove from heat and gently ease in your eggs (I have silicone poaching cups that I put each egg in, just for transferring the egg into the water). Cover for 5 minutes. I lift them out with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain. Perfect every time!
But yeah, I had to scratch my head at using a PC. Vinegar or not.I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
@Carolina Q: There is absolutely no vinegar taste on the eggs, ever!
Egg whites are mostly protein, and protein starts to set (coagulate) as soon it meets heat. Adding vinegar to poaching water makes the whites firm even faster to prevent them from dispersing (feathering) in the water. Lowering the pH (increasing the acidity) of the cooking liquid is one way to lower the temperature required for coagulation.Any acidic liquid will have a similar effect. White vinegar is probably the most effective, but you could also add lemon juice or wine to the poaching liquid.
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I always add a little vinegar to water when poaching eggs. Just the way I was taught.
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The Instant Pot is getting a workout today. Poached eggs were first. Now, I am steaming up some Schwartz's Smoked Meat -- almost as good as going to the resto in Montreal. Tonight, it will be steamed cabbage and spuds.
Tom
Charles is a mischevious feline who always has something cooking
Twin lbge's .. grew up in the sun parlor of Canada but now egging in the nation's capital
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Carolina Q said:Judy Mayberry said:POACHING EGGS: I really have to laugh at all the hoo-ha about doing that in a PC! Whether or not you drain off the liquid, here is America's Test Kitchen method that does it in 5 (five!) minutes on the stove:
Put water in a skillet, throw in some white vinegar and salt, bring water to boil. Remove from heat and gently ease in your eggs (I have silicone poaching cups that I put each egg in, just for transferring the egg into the water). Cover for 5 minutes. I lift them out with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain. Perfect every time!
But yeah, I had to scratch my head at using a PC. Vinegar or not. -
Thanks for the tip. Jeez!
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Carolina Q said:Thanks for the tip. Jeez!
You should call me before you attempt anything adventurous or exotic buddy. It's like a tablespoon of vinegar. Just sayin.Steve
Caledon, ON
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And here I thought it should be at least a gallon. To each his own.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Carolina Q said:And here I thought it should be at least a gallon. To each his own.
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CtTOPGUN said:Can anyone reccomend a good cookbook or online resource for an electric pressure/multi cooker? One geared towards newbs perhaps?_____________
"How bad do you have to be to have the state of Wisconsin to come after you with a name like "Cheese-Bro"?" - Colbert
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deadlyfrog said:The users of an Instant Pot would you recommend a 6 or 8 quart._____________
"How bad do you have to be to have the state of Wisconsin to come after you with a name like "Cheese-Bro"?" - Colbert
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Just ordered a 6qt for $90 after tax. Target has 10% off plus another 5% with Redcard. Must do in store pickup for the promotion.
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The thread that never dies. Wooooo.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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I like it. Can slow cook and PC. I use it a decent amount. Mainly for veggies and pot Roast.
Kansas City, Missouri
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