I honestly cannot choose just one tip. I learned so much about the instant pot that I’ve literally had for about a year now and have been too intimidated to use. Thank you so much!
I just got my Instant Pot Air Duo for Xmas and was so excited! I quickly read the not-so-great directions that came with it AAAAAND... of course, the first time I used it... ALL went AWRY! I tried to cook a whole chicken (rather too ambitious for first use!) BUUUUT....I left the vent open while cooking, didn't deglaze, lots of beeping, button pushing, foot stomping, cursing, then cried to Husband, made him order pizza and threw the Pot into the cupboard never to use again! THEN a few days later, I stumbled upon your videos. The first video I watched was your Dos and Don'ts - BRILLIANT! I think I did most of your Don'ts on my first go-round - Wish I had seen your videos prior! (I agree with others below about keeping the music off and your technique is perfectly succinct!) Seeing these tips and tricks is going to help me LOVE my Pot! I immediately bookmarked your website ❤️ I have now taken my Pot out of storage, profusely apologized to it and we have vowed to become best friends! Thank you so very much for sharing!!!
You're delightful and so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this. My Instant Pot should arrive next week and I'm quite excited!. When I was a kid, way back a couple of hundred years ago, my Mom's pressure cooker literally blew it's lid and I haven't had the slightest desire to have one since. Until now! Thanks for all the great tips.
I never knew you could proof bread dough in the IP! I'm definitely trying that next time I make bread. The steam function is perfect for cooking corn on the cob: 1 cup water, steam for 6 minutes, then quick release the pressure. It's perfectly cooked every time.
You are a gift to those of us intimidated by the Instant Pot! You clearly love what you’re doing and you are such an awesome teacher! Thank you for the inspiration!
Ditto exactly!!!!😀 I unfortunately I only learned 25 new terrific tips... I already saw that lid holder trick in different video!!!😛 So yes, you have taught me so much I'm excited! Just got mine a week ago and have used it four times! I'm getting better every time.... (I'm almost a professional because of you honey! Thanks
I'm new to Instant Pot myself, and I actually learned about the lid and side handle from a fellow commenter in one of the 1st videos I watched, maybe, I'm not sure. It could even have been a review I read on Amazon before deciding which pot I was going to get, so I knew about it before my pot was even delivered! Lol
Here is my tip. Make sure to wash your sealing ring every time to help eliminate smells. Then put the sealing ring in the freezer. The freezer also helps with the smells but also keeps the ring from getting too stretched out. Something to go along with this is keep one ring for savory dishes and one for sweet dishes.
@@greenfairy4894 You don't even need to use the IP top when making yogurt. All you need is a glass frying pan top. Or you can get the IP glass lid. Do this when making the cold start method of yogurt.
Resting the lid in the handle - mind blown! Lol. Can't wait to try the eggs, and also never thought about using as a double boiler! I love that you get to the point, a lot of people would take 90 minutes to give these tips! Great video! Thank you!
I saw that too when I got my first pot back in 2018! I opened mine up and when I tried that found that my lid had no tabs and my handles had no slots because I bought a Lux. That's when I learned that there were different models of the IP! My 3-qt. Duo and 8-qt. Duo do have the tabs and the slots but by the time I got them I got used to not having them so I still don't do that when I could!
After I got my Instant Pot it became my #1 cooking item. Seeing your tips helped to expand the uses, to make it even more of an essential item now. Thanks for all the great tips and ideas.
I was going to tell you which tips were my favorite but after like 5, I lost count!! Thank you SO MUCH for this! And I have to mention that you’re super enjoyable to watch... Quick yet thorough but also Happy. I’ve watched so many snoozers, it was becoming painful to learn. Again, thank you!!!
Man it's just so refreshing to see a tip video that is a real person giving actual tips, versus a sequence of Russian bot-generated nonsense clips set to peppy music.
I've used 0 minutes to cook shrimp. It was very scary the first time, but in the time it takes to come to pressure, that brief period is all that's needed. Tender pink cooked shrimp, not rubbery hard critters before meeting the lobster sauce.
I just got my Instant Pot today and watched one of your "don't" videos. Guess I should watch some tips for beginners too! Thanks. Wow! I have a Duo and just made some boiled eggs - I couldn't wait to do SOMETHING with it! I was looking around for place to put the lid because I have extremely limited space. Oh my goodness, the more I watch, the more excited i get. I'll be binge-watching your videos and going after recipes at your website. You just made a new best friend!
I am so scared of the release/venting part when we need to use the instant pot. Thanks for tip #19 about releasing in short bursts. How did you know I was thinking about throwing a towel over the lid to decrease my fear of venting?? I had no idea it could cause more hazardous events. This was my first time watching you...so helpful that I shared it with my friends!
My son (he's 21) is terrified of the vent, so I have him use the ovenrack puller I got him when I was teaching him to bake. It works wonderfully and made him more comfortable with using the instapot on his own.
Do not use the metal food mixer in the pot....it will scratch the hell out of it. Infact try not to use metal tools at all. This is why it comes with plastic tool
Wow I don't know which is my favorite. I love so many of these. Thug are really helpful tips. I didn't know you could stand the lid on it like that! I am also definitely going to be using mine as a double boiler and a hot pot from now on. I like how many appliances it can replace.
My tip has to do with recipes that have you pressure cook your protein for x number of minutes, then do a quick release, remove the lid, then add your veggies, and then put the lid back on and pressure cook for a few minutes more. I seemed to always have a problem getting the lid back on and turning it to the lock position. I did some research and found that it was because the lid and sealing ring are still so hot. If you take the lid to the sink and run some cold water on the inside of your lid (then dump it out), it will cool your lid down so you can put it back on and turn it to locking easily.
I just had this problem! I cooked one batch of something & then wanted to immediately cook another batch. It was fine until the steam started coming out of the sides. I ran cool water on the lid (and gasket) and it was fine after that. Do you know How long you have to wait for it to cool down? I left mine in the sink for 15 min.
Very helpful, thank you! I bought an instant pot and haven't had it out of the box yet because I'm a little afraid of it, so this video help just sort of give me enough information that I'm not so afraid of it. Glad I found your channel and maybe now I'll unbox the thing!
I was scared to death of mine because my mom got badly burned from an old style one years ago. Believe me this is so easy. Filoow the tips and tricks. You’ll be an IP rock star in no,time
@@brendaedwards6808 since I posted this comment seven months ago, I unboxed my instant pot and for the last 2 months I've made just about everything I've eaten for dinner in it! I love it! 😀
This is my first time listening to her. Great info for us beginners. I just got my Instant Pot. I haven't even done the temperature test yet. I'm looking forward to following her.
You don't have to use your fingers to open the steam release valve. Use tongs or a wooden spoon. Also, you could wear an oven glove or mitt, if you're worried about the steam.
+1 to the handle of a wooden spoon for release - it wedges in there perfectly and you can control how much steam escapes how quickly by sliding the handle. Spot on Susan Triangle.
I watched your don'ts first and now the do's and I agree about the music, you don't need it. You are adorable and so pleasant to listen to as well. I shared your 2 videos with a girlfriend who just got her first Instant Pot and I think this will enable her to cook tons of great things with it! Thank you so much! Now I am off to see if you have a video about the new Instant Pot/Air Fryer. Take care and God bless you! :)
That is what I have. I have never used the air fryer and have owned it for at least 15 months. I never took the instant pot out of the box for three months but now I absolutely love it. Thank you Lisa for all of your tips. I watched all of your videos when learning to use it.
A Boiled Egg hack for anytime you are going to dice the eggs is to crack all the eggs into an Instant Pot safe liner bowl or pan and cook on High for 5 mins & NR for 5 mins, then remove and dice the Egg Loaf with knife or masher or pastry blender. Soooo Easy! And no peeling! 👍🎉😃
I've had my IP a long time and still didn't know all these tips. I do store mine with lid on, not locked -it does not stink. My fav tip was the double boiler usage, ty.
On releasing the steam, instead of using your fingers and being too close to that hot steam, use a wooden spoon to rock it from sealing to venting. You still can maintain control and change it back if you should need to, but it's much less scary to change it from a foot away. 🙂
Kristen sent me! I learned several things! I never thought about using heated water to help the pot come to pressure faster! I also love that you can order a lid for the pot! Thanks for all the great tips!
Never use hot water straight from the tap when you’re cooking. When hot water comes through the faucet it’s more likely to be carrying build up and metals as it goes through your pipes. Cold water doesn’t pick up as much, so get cold water and heat it up in a pan or microwave!
Or use a kettle for fast heating. Also, hot water tanks, can build up a lot of debris in them over the years on the bottom inside. Gross mineral buildup, which should never be consumed, ever! Never drink or use hot water, when cooking, from your tap. Boil it first in anything else. Hot water tank water, can become toxic, as far as consuming it goes! YUUUCCKKKK!
Cold water from the tap isnt good either, smells like chlorine, at leaste our water system, a whole city got sick because the water supply had ecoli in it not far from here, the government got sued, so i think they pump it up with lots of bacteria killing chemicals now so that doesnt happen again, but now my water smells liek a pool.. which cant be good either. I use bottled watered only, I dont even think filtering it can take out those kind of chemicals, best to use clean water and not to have purifty it if you can. Sometimes its only a $1 for 12L which lasts almost a week.
For me, using a wooden skewer and jamming it between the seal, works. That way the pressure is released reasonably quickly but it doesn’t spray all over the place.
Using a spoon is good for 2 reasons. It keeps you away from the steam and these pots are big and often under/close to upper cabinets which means the steam will get on your cabinets. This can ruin the finish or structure of the cabinet depending on what it's made of. Use the spoon to deflect the steam away from the cabinets.
Lisa, another important tip is to check the well around the liner that the lid sits in for any food particles or stray grains of rice that could prohibit the sealing ring from being properly seated. Sometimes that can cause pressure to escape and the pot won't come to pressure. Rice is most frequent offender here. I also wanted to mention that I take the 3qt on camping trips, I scramble eggs on saute for breakfast, boil water for coffee, make oatmeal for breakkie on saute, dump pasta/meatballs for lunch. I bought a small carrying case and I'm rolling to hotels, KOAs (Kampers of America chain of campgrounds) and tents. Last thing. Don't be afraid to teach your older kids how to use IP. I told my now 13 and 15 year olds that that's one and only appliance I'm giving them when they go to college or getting married. They already know how to cook basic stuff and most importantly aren't afraid of the pot. You did a GREAT job on the video. You are my favorite IP personality.
For #19 you can also just use the spoon or spatula that comes with the Instant Pot to release the pressure. The holes in the handles are made to fit the plastic part that protrudes from the release valve.
Yes, I did learn a lot today! I am used to using pressure cooking with my mother's old school it is very in Brasil my country but I never had the electric one but I know the concept of safety is the same. Today I learned to use some setting that was great! You are great I have been enjoying your videos. Hugs from California.
I’ve had an Instant Pot for 2 years and thought I was a fool for buying it. I thought I’d end up getting rid of it. I finally decided to dedicate the time & energy into figuring it out, and your videos have been SO helpful!! I’m getting so many ideas for how I’ll be using it. Wrote down almost all of these tips for future reference. Thank you!!
Another tip, I recommend purchasing extra seals, pressure release valve, and pins. I use colored seals so I know that my red one is used for poultry, blue is veggies/starchy foods, green is for things like egg puffs/hard boiled eggs/etc, and then the white/clear is for fish/seafood which I rarely make because I can’t stand anything fish and the only seafoods we eat are shrimp, crab legs, and lobster tails. If you use just separate seals you lower your risk of possible cross contamination and giving your family/friends food poisoning. You also eliminate the possibility of ruining food due to cooking something like fish/chili/etc and then cooking a cake or yogurt and it having the flavor of your previous cook release from the seal. Every time you heat that seal up and then it cools it’s inevitable that some of whatever you cook will seal into the seal and then it will release into your next cook. Especially if you cook something with like strong curry. That seal is kind of like your plastic Tupperware and you have certain containers that you only store anything that has spaghetti sauce because you can’t get that spaghetti stain out of the container especially if your family member goofs and heats the leftover spaghetti sauce in that Tupperware straight from the fridge as the heat just sets the sauce into the plastic. Hope that makes sense.
Thank you for the tips. I have just bought one & haven’t used it yet. I’m doing my homework first plus I prefer to watch than read. Your tips & instructions are easy & helpful.
Many of your tips were new to me, but my favorite was the mixer to shred chicken. I will definitely be using that tip. Thanks for sharing, just subscribed for more!
Okay seriously I didn’t learn one thing, I learned 26 things! You are awesome! I’m seriously instant pot challenged! So excited to watch all your videos because now I just know I’ll be able to use it! Perfect timing for TH-cam to feature you because I’m about to give birth and am gonna need these quick tips and tricks! 😃
Great tips!! A note about using a mixer inside your pot, over time the metal against metal will scratch the surface off the inside of your pot, causing food to badly stick when you cook. Ultimately you’ll need to buy a new insert 😖
My tip to add would be to ALWAYS check the status of that sealing ring before putting the lid on, making sure it's really seated - it can droop out of position if you're not careful and prevent a good seal. You know it is happening when steam starts to rise around the entire perimeter of the lid. Extra tip: don't let this happen to you right when you're showing skeptical friends how great the Instant Pot is at doing Thanksgiving mashed potatoes. (Also, why does that little music go at half speed sometimes when putting the lid on or taking it off?)
My favorite is the double boiler. My family always me to bring banana pudding made from scratch to family gatherings. My recipe needs a double boiler. Knowing I can use it makes me very happy!
Hey Lisa! I love your videos. I just bought a 6Q Duo and I love it. I'm actually making a roast right now. I didn't know most of this stuff on here. I heard you say in a video from 9 months ago that you're a new TH-camr. Congrats! In that light,I do have one small bit of constructive criticism. Instead of asking "Did you know..?" I think it would be better to instead simply state what you are asking. I believe this will put off a more friendly/informative vibe. I found myself saying "Well, no, I didn't actually know that." and didn't feel very knowledgeable, and my silly chef's pride didn't like that!😆 My favorite tips were turning the sound off, and the fact that you can proof dough in it! I'm definitely going to make a new sourdough start to begin baking in my new home. Thanks for the video! :)
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I honestly cannot choose just one tip. I learned so much about the instant pot that I’ve literally had for about a year now and have been too intimidated to use. Thank you so much!
She is so nice she is my neighbor and her kids are so cute i love her i bet you guys love her too 💕
She's adorable 😍
You're a nice neighbour too supporting her channel 👏😀
No, I love (like) her presentation & information!
She's HOT!
She's a doll!!!!
Straight to the point. That is how instructional videos should be done. Well done. Oh, my favourite was sound off. Thanks!
Hard agree.
noted, thank you!!!
I’m still waiting for the “more sound” option.
Straight to the point is my favorite video too.
Agree. Excellent as always. She doesn't babble a lot like many do, which can be annoying. She has the personality and knowledge. 💯👍
I just got my Instant Pot Air Duo for Xmas and was so excited! I quickly read the not-so-great directions that came with it AAAAAND... of course, the first time I used it... ALL went AWRY! I tried to cook a whole chicken (rather too ambitious for first use!) BUUUUT....I left the vent open while cooking, didn't deglaze, lots of beeping, button pushing, foot stomping, cursing, then cried to Husband, made him order pizza and threw the Pot into the cupboard never to use again! THEN a few days later, I stumbled upon your videos. The first video I watched was your Dos and Don'ts - BRILLIANT! I think I did most of your Don'ts on my first go-round - Wish I had seen your videos prior! (I agree with others below about keeping the music off and your technique is perfectly succinct!) Seeing these tips and tricks is going to help me LOVE my Pot! I immediately bookmarked your website ❤️ I have now taken my Pot out of storage, profusely apologized to it and we have vowed to become best friends! Thank you so very much for sharing!!!
You're delightful and so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this. My Instant Pot should arrive next week and I'm quite excited!. When I was a kid, way back a couple of hundred years ago, my Mom's pressure cooker literally blew it's lid and I haven't had the slightest desire to have one since. Until now! Thanks for all the great tips.
I had no idea I could shred chicken so easily!! MIND BLOWN! Can't wait to try that.
I never knew you could proof bread dough in the IP! I'm definitely trying that next time I make bread. The steam function is perfect for cooking corn on the cob: 1 cup water, steam for 6 minutes, then quick release the pressure. It's perfectly cooked every time.
Love your tips!
Glad there’s no music and suggest you eliminate the side views. Love your smile.
Fav one is how to line up the lid! I thought I was the only one who had trouble. Hahah
Haha definitely not! Thank you so much for watching!! - Lisa
You are a gift to those of us intimidated by the Instant Pot! You clearly love what you’re doing and you are such an awesome teacher! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much!
Ditto exactly!!!!😀
I unfortunately I only learned 25 new terrific tips...
I already saw that lid holder trick in different video!!!😛
So yes, you have taught me so much I'm excited! Just got mine a week ago and have used it four times! I'm getting better every time.... (I'm almost a professional because of you honey! Thanks
@@Lisa.Childs Yeah, I showed my wife the lid "trick" and she was like... whaaaat? Ha!
@@Lisa.Childs the sound is so cute 😔
I'm new to Instant Pot myself, and I actually learned about the lid and side handle from a fellow commenter in one of the 1st videos I watched, maybe, I'm not sure. It could even have been a review I read on Amazon before deciding which pot I was going to get, so I knew about it before my pot was even delivered! Lol
Kristen at six sisters stuff recomends you highly. I can see why. Looking forward to see your videos. Subscribed. 😎👍🐶
These are the best Instant Pot tips I've ever heard.
Here is my tip. Make sure to wash your sealing ring every time to help eliminate smells. Then put the sealing ring in the freezer. The freezer also helps with the smells but also keeps the ring from getting too stretched out. Something to go along with this is keep one ring for savory dishes and one for sweet dishes.
TY for this tip. I want to make yogurt but heard the rings can hold odors and affect yogurt specifically. I’ll eventually get another ring.
For making yoghurt, you do not need the silicone ring. It works just fine if you put the lid on without the ring.
@@greenfairy4894 You don't even need to use the IP top when making yogurt. All you need is a glass frying pan top. Or you can get the IP glass lid. Do this when making the cold start method of yogurt.
Tip 5 is a life changer! Thank you!
As a brand new Instant Pot user and a senior I am very grateful for your instructional tips. Great help!
thank you,,, just got my new 8 quart instant pot nova duo as a birthday gift from a friend. am learning a lot, thanks again.
I had no clue about the sound or steam functions! My favorite tip (which I learned from you) was resting the lid!
Got an instantpot for my birthday from some loving friends. You are covering all the things I wanted to see with my own eyes.
Resting the lid in the handle - mind blown! Lol. Can't wait to try the eggs, and also never thought about using as a double boiler! I love that you get to the point, a lot of people would take 90 minutes to give these tips! Great video! Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!!! :)
Very informative thanks
I saw that too when I got my first pot back in 2018! I opened mine up and when I tried that found that my lid had no tabs and my handles had no slots because I bought a Lux. That's when I learned that there were different models of the IP! My 3-qt. Duo and 8-qt. Duo do have the tabs and the slots but by the time I got them I got used to not having them so I still don't do that when I could!
Yes!!!
After I got my Instant Pot it became my #1 cooking item. Seeing your tips helped to expand the uses, to make it even more of an essential item now. Thanks for all the great tips and ideas.
I was going to tell you which tips were my favorite but after like 5, I lost count!! Thank you SO MUCH for this! And I have to mention that you’re super enjoyable to watch... Quick yet thorough but also Happy. I’ve watched so many snoozers, it was becoming painful to learn. Again, thank you!!!
Kerry Kelly no unnecessary commentary- so grateful for that! Just the information you want and no excuses for a messy kitchen, etc
Me too - loved all of the tips!
I agree!!!
When i used mine the other day i figured out i could turn off the keep warm button which is cool.. so nice to learn more tips and tricks. Thank you!
Man it's just so refreshing to see a tip video that is a real person giving actual tips, versus a sequence of Russian bot-generated nonsense clips set to peppy music.
I am a Russian bot, I took high offense to this. Go frick yourself.
Russian?
that was definitely a goal of mine lol!
I like the tip about using the pot to hold the lid. Thanks.
I love the double boiler idea - never knew this! Also, I like no music - your voice is very pleasant to listen to.
Who doesn't love this gal and all her tips and tricks . Thank you for yet another awesome video.
I learned several new tips. I love the zero minutes for veggies. Also happy to know I can use my mixer directly into the bowl.
I've used 0 minutes to cook shrimp. It was very scary the first time, but in the time it takes to come to pressure, that brief period is all that's needed. Tender pink cooked shrimp, not rubbery hard critters before meeting the lobster sauce.
Thanks for sharing your experience David. Since you’re the second person that I’ve ever known to do this, I think I could try it now with my veggies😁
I just got my Instant Pot today and watched one of your "don't" videos. Guess I should watch some tips for beginners too! Thanks. Wow! I have a Duo and just made some boiled eggs - I couldn't wait to do SOMETHING with it! I was looking around for place to put the lid because I have extremely limited space. Oh my goodness, the more I watch, the more excited i get. I'll be binge-watching your videos and going after recipes at your website. You just made a new best friend!
I am so scared of the release/venting part when we need to use the instant pot. Thanks for tip #19 about releasing in short bursts. How did you know I was thinking about throwing a towel over the lid to decrease my fear of venting?? I had no idea it could cause more hazardous events. This was my first time watching you...so helpful that I shared it with my friends!
Thank you SO much, Yvonne!! That is so kind of you! You've got this!
They also make rubber vent covers that direct the steam down in a couple of different directions. Cute ones, too!
Don't use diverters either, they're also a safety hazard
My son (he's 21) is terrified of the vent, so I have him use the ovenrack puller I got him when I was teaching him to bake. It works wonderfully and made him more comfortable with using the instapot on his own.
I just hold a towel an inch or so above the vent to catch the spatter…
Excellent user presentation, It's clear, easy to understand & apply. All you need to know.
Very informative. I bought myself an IP and my son one for Christmas.
Just got an Instant Pot yesterday. I only knew one of those tips! Thank you!
Do not use the metal food mixer in the pot....it will scratch the hell out of it.
Infact try not to use metal tools at all.
This is why it comes with plastic tool
Wow I don't know which is my favorite. I love so many of these. Thug are really helpful tips. I didn't know you could stand the lid on it like that! I am also definitely going to be using mine as a double boiler and a hot pot from now on. I like how many appliances it can replace.
Cool tips! I have a few friends that are intimidated by their new instapots. This is perfect info for them!
thank you so much, steph!
I like your advice to cook frozen chicken and how to shred it. I also learned how to set the lid on the pot by using the handle space. So cool.
So many helpful tips explained quickly and in enjoyable presentation! Great job!
Thanks for sharing the tips & tricks I did learn a bunch of tips... but I’m going to have to watch this VideoAgain
My tip has to do with recipes that have you pressure cook your protein for x number of minutes, then do a quick release, remove the lid, then add your veggies, and then put the lid back on and pressure cook for a few minutes more. I seemed to always have a problem getting the lid back on and turning it to the lock position. I did some research and found that it was because the lid and sealing ring are still so hot. If you take the lid to the sink and run some cold water on the inside of your lid (then dump it out), it will cool your lid down so you can put it back on and turn it to locking easily.
Great tip! I do this occasionally too! thanks for sharing
Could also leave the valve in venting position until you get the lid on then put it back to seal.
Deb Morrison thank you! This happens to me a lot. Now I know!
I just had this problem! I cooked one batch of something & then wanted to immediately cook another batch. It was fine until the steam started coming out of the sides. I ran cool water on the lid (and gasket) and it was fine after that. Do you know How long you have to wait for it to cool down? I left mine in the sink for 15 min.
Never QR meat it draws out the moisture
Boiled eggs!!! Yay. Noodles and the lid, awesome yummy thanks a lot🥰
I have an electric kettle that I LOVE for getting my IP to pressure faster. Its heavenly.
Tip 22 is simply genius 👍🏻😊
Very helpful, thank you! I bought an instant pot and haven't had it out of the box yet because I'm a little afraid of it, so this video help just sort of give me enough information that I'm not so afraid of it. Glad I found your channel and maybe now I'll unbox the thing!
I was scared to death of mine because my mom got badly burned from an old style one years ago. Believe me this is so easy. Filoow the tips and tricks. You’ll be an IP rock star in no,time
@@brendaedwards6808 since I posted this comment seven months ago, I unboxed my instant pot and for the last 2 months I've made just about everything I've eaten for dinner in it! I love it! 😀
Same here
The lid holder! Game chat! Thank you! I live in RV, no space!
I didn’t know about the sound! Although I find it satisfying when I’m done cooking lol!
This is my first time listening to her. Great info for us beginners. I just got my Instant Pot. I haven't even done the temperature test yet. I'm looking forward to following her.
You don't have to use your fingers to open the steam release valve. Use tongs or a wooden spoon. Also, you could wear an oven glove or mitt, if you're worried about the steam.
Or just don't be scared bro
:)
I use an oven mitt
+1 to the handle of a wooden spoon for release - it wedges in there perfectly and you can control how much steam escapes how quickly by sliding the handle. Spot on Susan Triangle.
Thank you very much. Many favourite tips! Shall put it on again soon and write down many of the tips.
I watched your don'ts first and now the do's and I agree about the music, you don't need it. You are adorable and so pleasant to listen to as well. I shared your 2 videos with a girlfriend who just got her first Instant Pot and I think this will enable her to cook tons of great things with it! Thank you so much! Now I am off to see if you have a video about the new Instant Pot/Air Fryer. Take care and God bless you! :)
Totally agree with you 👍
That is what I have. I have never used the air fryer and have owned it for at least 15 months. I never took the instant pot out of the box for three months but now I absolutely love it. Thank you Lisa for all of your tips. I watched all of your videos when learning to use it.
So many great tips! I only knew a few of them. So awesome!! I love my Instant Pot!!
A Boiled Egg hack for anytime you are going to dice the eggs is to crack all the eggs into an Instant Pot safe liner bowl or pan and cook on High for 5 mins & NR for 5 mins, then remove and dice the Egg Loaf with knife or masher or pastry blender. Soooo Easy! And no peeling! 👍🎉😃
I just got one for Christmas and new to this....your tips were fabulous Thanks
Kristen sent me! Loved the video!
I've had my IP a long time and still didn't know all these tips. I do store mine with lid on, not locked -it does not stink. My fav tip was the double boiler usage, ty.
On releasing the steam, instead of using your fingers and being too close to that hot steam, use a wooden spoon to rock it from sealing to venting. You still can maintain control and change it back if you should need to, but it's much less scary to change it from a foot away. 🙂
Just ordered my Instant Pot yesterday. So glad I watched this! You're my hero!
Kristen sent me! I learned several things! I never thought about using heated water to help the pot come to pressure faster! I also love that you can order a lid for the pot! Thanks for all the great tips!
Can't wait to try the eggs and the mac and cheese! The silicone lid is also such a great idea thank you 💓
Never use hot water straight from the tap when you’re cooking. When hot water comes through the faucet it’s more likely to be carrying build up and metals as it goes through your pipes. Cold water doesn’t pick up as much, so get cold water and heat it up in a pan or microwave!
Flint, MI!
Or use a kettle for fast heating. Also, hot water tanks, can build up a lot of debris in them over the years on the bottom inside. Gross mineral buildup, which should never be consumed, ever! Never drink or use hot water, when cooking, from your tap. Boil it first in anything else. Hot water tank water, can become toxic, as far as consuming it goes! YUUUCCKKKK!
Just use a Keurig or microwave it like she said...
I have always done this, never thought of sharing it! It is very true, I have a water filter on my sink now for the exact reason!
Cold water from the tap isnt good either, smells like chlorine, at leaste our water system, a whole city got sick because the water supply had ecoli in it not far from here, the government got sued, so i think they pump it up with lots of bacteria killing chemicals now so that doesnt happen again, but now my water smells liek a pool.. which cant be good either. I use bottled watered only, I dont even think filtering it can take out those kind of chemicals, best to use clean water and not to have purifty it if you can. Sometimes its only a $1 for 12L which lasts almost a week.
Wonderful vid, thanks so much, Lisa. I’m now off to watch , New, Scared, Start Here!😊
Use a long handled wooden spoon when releasing the pressure.
Or the spoon handle that comes with it
For me, using a wooden skewer and jamming it between the seal, works. That way the pressure is released reasonably quickly but it doesn’t spray all over the place.
Why are people so paranoid about this? I just push it with my finger, and stand to the side.
Using a spoon is good for 2 reasons. It keeps you away from the steam and these pots are big and often under/close to upper cabinets which means the steam will get on your cabinets. This can ruin the finish or structure of the cabinet depending on what it's made of. Use the spoon to deflect the steam away from the cabinets.
...and on misbehaving kids.
I had no idea you could turn the sound off of your Insta pot. That is super cool! Thank you so much for sharing that tip.
Lisa, another important tip is to check the well around the liner that the lid sits in for any food particles or stray grains of rice that could prohibit the sealing ring from being properly seated. Sometimes that can cause pressure to escape and the pot won't come to pressure. Rice is most frequent offender here. I also wanted to mention that I take the 3qt on camping trips, I scramble eggs on saute for breakfast, boil water for coffee, make oatmeal for breakkie on saute, dump pasta/meatballs for lunch. I bought a small carrying case and I'm rolling to hotels, KOAs (Kampers of America chain of campgrounds) and tents. Last thing. Don't be afraid to teach your older kids how to use IP. I told my now 13 and 15 year olds that that's one and only appliance I'm giving them when they go to college or getting married. They already know how to cook basic stuff and most importantly aren't afraid of the pot. You did a GREAT job on the video. You are my favorite IP personality.
One of the best videos I've seen on here
For #19 you can also just use the spoon or spatula that comes with the Instant Pot to release the pressure. The holes in the handles are made to fit the plastic part that protrudes from the release valve.
Yes, I did learn a lot today! I am used to using pressure cooking with my mother's old school it is very in Brasil my country but I never had the electric one but I know the concept of safety is the same. Today I learned to use some setting that was great! You are great I have been enjoying your videos. Hugs from California.
I’ve had an Instant Pot for 2 years and thought I was a fool for buying it. I thought I’d end up getting rid of it. I finally decided to dedicate the time & energy into figuring it out, and your videos have been SO helpful!! I’m getting so many ideas for how I’ll be using it. Wrote down almost all of these tips for future reference. Thank you!!
Brand new user, so everything was new, and helpful! Thank you.
Wow, there were a few I didn't know. My favorite is the mixer to shred chicken. I'm going to try that with jackfruit.
Unintentional Vegan Ninja mine too
Vegan here as well and great to do this to jackfruit. Awesome suggestion
Don't it will scratch
I use a potato masher to shred cooked jackfruit. Surprisingly effective!
It's great for shredding tuna too.
So many great tips...the hot pot option is great...think this might a good present for my son..also want one for myself too.
I didn’t realize you could do “0” cook time for broccoli or delicate items!
I just got a brand new insta pot and I made your yogurt last night. Outstanding. Thank you. I can’t wait to explore the many dishes that I can make.
The hot water idea to help the IP come to pressure quickly. Will try that one.
You’re right, this makes the beat boiled eggs with no fuss.
Thank you!!! I learned a lot! Just from this video. "Sharing"
Another tip, I recommend purchasing extra seals, pressure release valve, and pins. I use colored seals so I know that my red one is used for poultry, blue is veggies/starchy foods, green is for things like egg puffs/hard boiled eggs/etc, and then the white/clear is for fish/seafood which I rarely make because I can’t stand anything fish and the only seafoods we eat are shrimp, crab legs, and lobster tails. If you use just separate seals you lower your risk of possible cross contamination and giving your family/friends food poisoning. You also eliminate the possibility of ruining food due to cooking something like fish/chili/etc and then cooking a cake or yogurt and it having the flavor of your previous cook release from the seal. Every time you heat that seal up and then it cools it’s inevitable that some of whatever you cook will seal into the seal and then it will release into your next cook. Especially if you cook something with like strong curry. That seal is kind of like your plastic Tupperware and you have certain containers that you only store anything that has spaghetti sauce because you can’t get that spaghetti stain out of the container especially if your family member goofs and heats the leftover spaghetti sauce in that Tupperware straight from the fridge as the heat just sets the sauce into the plastic. Hope that makes sense.
Thank you for the tips. I have just bought one & haven’t used it yet. I’m doing my homework first plus I prefer to watch than read. Your tips & instructions are easy & helpful.
WHY would you want to turn off the sound?! That's the best part. LOL
I actually turn mine back and forth more than once, just to hear it again.
vegangelist 😂
True and it's how I know I actually closed it
If you have autistic children who are sensitive to those types of sounds
I would do it for when I cook late and it might bother my flatmates, but it's too cute (even if pretty loud) so I'm keeping it 😂
Whaaaat hahah i hated that noise every time
just received my instant pot duo -- studied this video... very informative ! thank you!
Many of your tips were new to me, but my favorite was the mixer to shred chicken. I will definitely be using that tip. Thanks for sharing, just subscribed for more!
Thank you so much for subscribing and watching!! - Lisa
Whaaaat! Yes, making Hot pot in there next. I didn't even think of that. Brilliant 👏 👏
Okay seriously I didn’t learn one thing, I learned 26 things! You are awesome! I’m seriously instant pot challenged! So excited to watch all your videos because now I just know I’ll be able to use it! Perfect timing for TH-cam to feature you because I’m about to give birth and am gonna need these quick tips and tricks! 😃
have had mine for a year now and until i watched your video did not have the nerve to use it, will try it now, thank you.
I learned about the sautés button. I didn’t know I could change the settings. Thank you
Learnt some new tips her. I make Tempeh on the yogurt setting as it nears 85 degrees. Good for cooking beans and pulses as well.
Love how to come to pressure faster, Kraft dinner, double boiler,
My Instant Pot is arriving in a few days, so I’ve been binge watching your videos! Thanks for all the useful tips, tricks, and recipes! 👍😀
Watched this again, for the third time. I find using my Instant Pot so much more enjoyable knowing these extra tips. Thank you.
Loved the chicken shredder tip 👍🏻
I want another instapot I use mine everyday!! I need one with the yogurt function for dough. Thank you So MUCH 😊
Great tips!! A note about using a mixer inside your pot, over time the metal against metal will scratch the surface off the inside of your pot, causing food to badly stick when you cook. Ultimately you’ll need to buy a new insert 😖
And don't use a potato masher in the Instant Pot. Same reason.
I can proof bread...yes...I've learned so much. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I've shared too
Hot pot! I'm sold! Also, shredding the chicken - Husband loves shredded BBQ chicken sandwiches, so this will help so much. Thank you!
New subscriber!! Kristin sent me 🥰
Great video and awesome tips. The music was just fine.
My tip to add would be to ALWAYS check the status of that sealing ring before putting the lid on, making sure it's really seated - it can droop out of position if you're not careful and prevent a good seal. You know it is happening when steam starts to rise around the entire perimeter of the lid. Extra tip: don't let this happen to you right when you're showing skeptical friends how great the Instant Pot is at doing Thanksgiving mashed potatoes.
(Also, why does that little music go at half speed sometimes when putting the lid on or taking it off?)
My favorite is the double boiler. My family always me to bring banana pudding made from scratch to family gatherings. My recipe needs a double boiler. Knowing I can use it makes me very happy!
I believe my instant pot is the best appliance in my kitchen and I had no clue about almost ANY of these tips! 😂💜
So glad I could help! - Lisa
i just received one from my family and can't wait to try it out...
I'm pretty new to Instant Pot and truly love your sparkling and clear videos packed with tips, no useless fluff... thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
Hey Lisa! I love your videos. I just bought a 6Q Duo and I love it. I'm actually making a roast right now. I didn't know most of this stuff on here. I heard you say in a video from 9 months ago that you're a new TH-camr. Congrats! In that light,I do have one small bit of constructive criticism. Instead of asking "Did you know..?" I think it would be better to instead simply state what you are asking. I believe this will put off a more friendly/informative vibe. I found myself saying "Well, no, I didn't actually know that." and didn't feel very knowledgeable, and my silly chef's pride didn't like that!😆
My favorite tips were turning the sound off, and the fact that you can proof dough in it! I'm definitely going to make a new sourdough start to begin baking in my new home. Thanks for the video! :)