How to Use Your Instant Pot | A First Timer’s Guide | Well Done
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- Here’s an easy crash course for home chefs who are new to cooking with an Instant Pot. Nicole explains how the Pot works, when to use different functions, and how to use it safely (don’t get burned from the steam!). So no more excuses! Let’s get cooking!
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How to Use Your Instant Pot | A First Timer’s Guide | Well Done
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I don’t know how to explain it, but your way of speaking is really calming. You talk like an actual person and not like a cooking show robot. I found this video so helpful, not only because of the information but because of the way you delivered it. I would literally watch any show you had on television.
Cheers for this, I've been looking for "delicious instant pot recipes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Penaniel Foremost Primacy - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )?
It is a good one of a kind product for discovering how to use great pot recipes to make a delicious meal without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got great success with it.
Agree!!!
Agree
I agree! I really like here down to Earth demeanor.
I thought the same thing, what a delightful presentation!
Loved this video. Its like you talked "to me", not "Down to me". And the step by step walkthrough was easy to follow. The video was 14 minutes, but it felt like 5 (no wasted chit chat or unfunny jokes). Even your recipes of the two dishes were simple and easy. You come off like every average person and that is refreshing. I learned a few things from this video. Thank you
Yes! Well done. Straight to the point! Love that!
I've not used mine yet, but you make me more confident that I
can do this. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
It has helped so much.
Thank you! I've had my pot over a year and never used it, because I was scared. I guess I wasn't the only one... LOL!!! You're instructions are honest and no nonsense. Great video... and recipes.
Finally Ifound someone who could explain ALL the steps to using a pressure cooker -- excellent job!! I would watch your cooking videos any time. You would make an excellent teacher!
Thanks so much for the comments, Lisa! We have some more instructional videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLYkiy1Yq3PWvX4RFCSshjC7O2l_C2y9-g.html
its kind of absurd this thing doesn't have some other message instead of "ON" when it starts.. its pretty screwed up you have to listen for a "click"... there is enough lights and buttons this should be simple. Not sure who designed this thing, he needs slapped up side the head. even a "warm" or something would be good. they don't want you to know it takes another 20 minutes to cook your "25" minute meal i guess...
Thank you
Thanks for the instruction, I admit to being a little intimidated with the Instant pot. Appreciate your help.
I am 68 and tech challenged. Thank God for my granddaughter - I would of never found the internet on my first Iphone. Now my daughter has got me an instant pot for Christmas and yes it is still in the box. I guess it would be wrong to take it back to the store and get a refund so I am going to try to do pulled pork thanks to your tutorial.
I am 66 and also tech challenged. I got a pressure cooker for Christmas too and this will be a challenge. Thank you for the cautions on the pressure device. I look forward to trying out what will feed me healthier, faster.
The BEST instant pot tutorial, finally. Thanks for explaining in such detail and your personality just made it all the better. Stay well 🙏🏽
i agree. ive been so scared but i want long stews so bad
Just cool!! Thank you.
How is it the best tutorial? She literally says forget the other functions and use it solely as a pressure cooker.. she is either lazy or too stupid to explore the other cooking methods this can do..
Hell i have a stove top pressure cooker and a crockpot.. i know they do similar things at drasticallly different times but it would be nice to demo the different functions of the machine..
Agreed, a great tutorial! I went to the InstaPot website and it doesn't even have product descriptions let alone product how-to's. I'll admit, I've never owned a crock pot/slow cooker or used a pressure cooker. I've always been afraid to try the latter (and still haven't made my mind up if I even need one). But this tutorial even helped me address that. Her description (after showing the photos of her friend's burned arm) of how to avoid steam burns gives me more confidence in how to keep it from blowing sky high! I also learned here that there is lots of steam, that I can't put it on my countertop with wood shelves above. Good point because it will have to set the pot on my stovetop (exhaust fan above).
Thank you for teaching, directing and instructing me clearly and timely! My pot roast and veggies were tender to perfection!! I trimmed and cut my roast in medium chunks! I'm so glad I found you today, 7/1/23!! I got mine for Christmas 3 years ago and love it now. I'm an Insta Pot pro and chef, now!! 😂❤👩🏾🍳 Thanks, Well Done
I've used a pressure cooker since I was 19 (I'm 79 now) and was hesitant about the instapot. I've heard good and bad and most videos make it look complicated. Thanks to your extremely well done video instructions, I'm ready to buy one. I'll be watching and learning from your videos too. By the way, when I was 21, I started my pressure cooker, phone rang and I forgot about the pressure cooker. The safety valve blew. Peaches all over my ceiling, walls, etc. Although I've never forgot it again - i do learn - it's nice to know the instapot turns it's little self off.
Woah! Peach-explosion.
Thanks for the kind words and for your insights. Good luck with your Instant Pot experience.
LOL I did that also with blackeye peas all over the kitchen , not a good experience but a learning one for sure.
I love your comment mom❤
OK so you've just answered my questions of 'Why bother with an Instant Pot if you could use a pressure cooker instead?'!! I have an old fashioned pressure cooker in the cupboard from an ex that i'm scared to use - with my attention span I had definitely better get an Instant Pot instead!!
I've heard stories of the kid stealing the weight and running away and the ceiling getting a fresh paint job of pea soup.. stuff set like concrete.
Thank you! My husband brought home an Instant Pot yesterday and little did he know the childhood fear he dredged up in my mind. When I was a kid my mom used a pressure cooker and one time it exploded. Thankfully no one was hurt, but food was EVERYWHERE! But after watching your video, I felt brave enough to give it a go. First successful supper in the books and planning more.
Way to go Sightreading Creative !! I have used mine once but ready to rock and roll with it (pressure valve facing away!!) Keep up the good cooking.
Same thing happened to me 20 years ago LOL luckily I wasn’t hurt but there was food everywhere! I just bought the instant pot and I’m putting my fears aside and giving it another shot❤️not gonna lie tho, still a little nervous !
No nonsense cooking demo...informative and to the point but in a very real way... appreciate that so much! Would love to get demos on baking cakes and banana bread and puff pastry either on Instant Vortex air fryer and on Instant Pot if possible there too...thank you for your videos! You are refreshing in many ways!
OMG! Thank you for SIMPLIFYING the instant pot process w/o ALL the charades & fluff! Just right to the point! I will DEFINITELY be subscribing to your TH-cam channel.
Thanks again for sharing! 🤗💕
I might now consider getting one!!! Thank you for instructions!
I don't usually comment on videos, but I just wanted to take the time to say this is my FAVORITE video on how to use your Instant Pot. Couldn't be more clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much!!
I feel so much better about using my instant pot and I love your teaching method. So easy to listen to and understand.
Totally on point what I was going to say. I got an instant pot thru offer up for $15 but no instructions I was still confused about the venting till I watched this I did start to cook some meats in it being unsure even with you tube video want as easy to watch as her presentation. Thank you girl I can use my pot now with confidence.
Yes she is a great teacher for insta pot. I really needed to learn the button procedure
I just bought my instant pot I’ve been wanting one for awhile. My sister kept telling me it’s so awesome.Your video is so awesome. You explained so good. Now I’m ready to use it. Thank you so much. Going to check out your great recipes
After going through uncountable videos on TH-cam yours just made my life a little more easier.. love how u explain everything and make it short, simple and straight to the point.. thanks mami
I use to porridge option to make congee and it's a really neat feature, if there's something that would normally take hours I just just pressure cook now. Recently I made a thick milky bone broth by boiling chicken bones on the manual/pressure cook setting for 40 minutes :) it's great for hearty soups or ramen broth
Nice! Thanks for the comment
THANK YOU...I HAVE HAD MINE FOR A YEAR . NOW I CAN TAKE IT OUT THE BOX AND ATTEMPT TO USE IT!
You can do it!!!
Thank you! This has been the most helpful instructional video for using the different settings and being careful about that steam!
Ive had mine since Christmas of 2018, finally using it today after watching this video!
I’m embarrassed that mine sat there at least a year; it’s easy when you follow her clear steps! Thanks!
@@welldone ru
I love how you gave all of the safety instructions and the dangers the instant pot can do to a person. I just got my instant pot a week ago and yes it is still in the box. I did read the instructions and wasn't impressed. I understood everything you said easily. I am going to try stewed chicken with potatoes and carrots. Thenk you for the instuctions and helpful hints.Have a blessed day.
Excellent demo. I especially appreciate your warnings for burns. Your teaching was easy to understand and clearly illustrated. Yes, it was motivational. Thank you much!
Very nice presentation! I'm not as afraid anymore.
Thank you so much Nicole! This was my first time using this scary cooker. I misplaced my instruction booklet but your instructions are easier than the book it came with. My pot roast turned out perfectly after cooking 25 minutes!
So glad to find this video!! First time instant pot user and this video was easy to understand. Straight to the point about how the instant pot works, easy to understand explanation of cooking time, safety and clean up.
Awesome I followed your instructions to the Tee. I even repeated some instructions to make sure I got it right. Now it’s pressure cooking and I’m waiting for good results. Thank you so much 🙏❤️
Thank you. You probably saved someone from the type of serious injury your friend suffered. The stew looked yummy.
Thank you Michele!
Michele Of The Oaks I agree that she definitely saved someone or many people from being injured! THANK YOU!!!
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Thank you so much... you said a mouthful when you said people don’t use the instapot because they don’t know how to and that’s totally me. I’m scared to death of this appliance but watching your instruction helped me sooo much!! Great video! Please keep making more recipes for scared people like me 😆
Lol.....I watched this and Im still scared
Love your style - the direct and complete info, your relatability, your humor, and your funny shirt and asides ("Mama's getting impatient" - I replayed that twice). I was gifted my first instant pot today, and with your help I'm actually going to use it!
Oh thank you from the borrom of my cooking heart. I was one of those who bought it, read the warning phamplet enclosed & let it sit in the garage for weeks to afraid to tackle it! Your refreshing calm way of showing and explaining was so needed. Now I feel like I can safely move forward!!
My wife bought this, has made some great dishes, my first time using it with your video. Thank you for the "No Bullshit" instructions, straight and to the point, YOU ROCK!
LOL Thanks!
Great learning video. Explained everything with ease and I understood all of it. Can't thank you enough ☺️❤️
I'm glad I came across your channel I just got one for xmas and can't wait to start using it. All your advice and instructions are so very helpful thank you now the cooking can begin. 🍽
Thank you so much, this was a bit of a refresher course for me. I had used it and then didn't for awhile.
I love how you went step by step and all the reminders about the pressure without scaring people to death.
A million thanks! Got mine Christmas 2019 and never really understood it. The instructions that come with it are terrible. Your explanation is perfect!
Very well delivered. Definitely took away my anxiety of using mine. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this. Just got myself an instant pot and been looking at it for a week now. Made chicken broccoli and rice tonight in under 30 minutes!
So helpful, thank you so much, I just bought mine yesterday and was afraid from using pressure but you made it clear and easy for me.
I’m so glad I found this video- instant pot should seriously compensate you! Well done 😀
Super helpful, straight to the point. Thank you so much for setting exlectations right and make it simple❤
Thank you so much. I got one on the suggestion of a friend but didn't know how to use it - I'm not exactly kitchen friendly which is why my friend suggested it. She said I could cook fantastic bachelor meals simply and quick instead of eating out every night. You are the first person to explain and demonstrate how to use this thing where I feel competent to give it a go and that pulled pork looks delicious.
Great video! Love that you didn't do a lot of wasted commentary like most TH-camrs do. I feel better about starting to use my InstaPot now. THANKS.
Agreed! Clear and concise. To the point and now I can just get on with it. I also appreciate the lack of hyperactivity in the presentation. I don't need to be entertained. I need to know how to safely use my Instant Pot! So, THANK YOU! 🙌
Thank you! You made this super easy to understand and you have a great personality!
Thanks for the kind words!
So so intuitive, I have just got myself one of these and was finding it pretty intimidating as a pensioner but you have made me feel much more confident in using this cooker.
Thank you.
Thank you so much! I have had mine for over a year because I didn't know how to use it. I will be watching this video several times to ensure I become familiar with using this... That picture freaked me out and steam is no joke. Thank you for the video!!!
Thank you. This was very informative and I'm less afraid of my gift. The food looks amazing and I like how you used the packaged carrots and peas. Like a real mom/person would. I'll watch this a couple more times as I'm still nervous, but I liked your emphasis on safety.
Very well presented ,appreciate the emphasis on saftey
Thank you!
YES thank you for the safety reminders! I could see how someone could easily get burned by this beast!!!
@@welldone why do you sound so strict 😥😢
Please don't spank me mommy 😔
We followed her instructions very carefully and in about 1 hour we were having stew. It was good veg good, meat tender. This is our first try. Very happy.
I’ve watched several instant pot videos and this has been the best one. Other videos left out important information. I think I finally understand how this pot works and how to use it safely. Thanks so much!!!
Have had since Christmas and, yes, I was really scared to use it because I know how dangerous pressure cookers can be. After watching your tutorial, I am confident that I'll be eating boiled dinner; skinless kielbasa, cabbage, carrots, onion and potato. . . with mustard, salt and butter. Can't wait. Thanks again.
Thanks for the comment! We have another Instant Pot recipe video going up later next week. Look out for it!
So how was your boiled dinner?
I LOVE boiled dinner!
Throw in some turnips too 🤤
I had it first time with ham also as you’ve described, a lady in the office I worked would bring it in to share at lunchtime and I fell in love 🥰
I love your insta pot tutorials!
Just got 1 and I love it!
No more mess all over my stove and no more dirty pots and pans all over my sink!
More time to do my gardening and drink my margarita!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Glad you like them! Thanks for the comment
I'm so grateful for this video because I look through TH-cam on like 15 videos that didn't tell me anything about the instant pot until I found you. Thank you so much for being so thorough and helping people out that don't know how to use one of these machines. I really do appreciate it
I agree......it's your delivery that makes this video so enjoyable. Really appreciate the cautionary advice about the steam.
My Mother use to really warn me of the dangers of a regular Pressure cooker. It’s better to be save than sorry! Cooking areas in general can be hazardous without proper knowledge! You are the best! You didn’t scare me, you educated me!
Much appreciated demonstration, especially the safety concerns. I’ll be watching you. Thanks!
Thanks Linda!
Really great really helpful - you have a good way of conveying important information that is appreciated. Thank you for not making us sit through 4 commercials and then 20 minutes about your life before helping out with needed information.
This was EXTREMELY helpful, thank you. ❤
There's definitely a learning curve for older people.
I mean I'm 25 and I needed something to tell me what to do so I can be sure I'm using the thing correctly. If you haven't used a pressure cooker before I imagine there's a learning curve no matter what do you do. Hopefully you're making very nice foods in it though :)
Thank you so very much. My sister got me one for Christmas and I am excited but nervous. You explained everything very well and the food looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it out now.
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Thank you so much for making this so easy to understand. You are helping many people to have "family dinner" which is so important for family harmony!
Glad to hear it, and agreed on family dinner
Got my pressure cooker in 2020 and decided to use it today 8.11.23 because this video was excellent. You are an excellent teacher. You demonstrated knowledge and skills in the gadget. ❤❤❤
She is easy with the steps and her humour makes it even easier....and so relatable...☺️
Thanks for the instructions and safety tips👍🏻👍🏻 The stew looks delicious😃💯💯
Great presentation, and you gave answers to question I had before I watched your video... also I like that you magnified the safety tips... very important.
Thanks for the comments! And thank you for watching !
I have always used a traditional pressure cooker and I have a mini lux model and hope it is useful for rice cooking. Thank you for cooking and teaching at the same time, I know it gets old repeating things but it's a must for new pressure cooker cooks.
I bought my instant pot today and really enjoyed your 2 recipes. It was very well explained. I shall make the stew tomorrow. It looks delicious. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video ! we were totally lost just reading the instructions that came with our insta pot !!!
Awesome tips for a first timer! Thank you!! I was getting frustrated with other videos that didn’t just focus on the basic facts!
Thanks! Glad the video helps :)
Most helpful video!!! First timer, and you walked through all of it perfectly. I’m more confident after watching this!!! So glad I found you!
Thank you so much! Watched several videos on whether to buy a crock or instant pot. This cleared up my dilemma and you made so many great points for a guy who gets home between 5 and 6 like me.
I'm almost 70 and haven't used a pressure cooker in YEARS.... You're video really helped me understand how the pressure cooker of my time is like and different from the instant pot. Did you mention how important it is to keep the venting area clean? I wonder if it's as easy to clean as the old pressure cooker was. Thanks.
Thanks for showing me
That was the best tutorial I've ever seen
Right to the point, you're my favorite ❤, I m cooking now 😋 really, amazing to get tight to it!
Thanks so much 😊
This is an excellent guide to using the Instant Pot. You explain every detail which is great and answer every question I thought of.
Thank you! My daughter and I tried the insta pot she bought us for Christmas finally tonight! Your video was a huge help!
Sold!! Yes, I know you're not selling them but you could! This is what I want for Christmas. Thank you so much for putting this video up so that me and others can know more of what to expect if we buy one. That stew looks so good. I'm hungry, too.
Awesome! Glad I could be of help! - Nicole
Thanks for watching! Here are links to the full recipes from the video:
Instant Pot Beef Stew: www.myrecipes.com/recipe/instant-pot-beef-stew
Instant Pot Pork Shoulder: www.myrecipes.com/recipe/instant-pot-pork-shoulder
Iam super scared, no I would not buy it, I can wait an hour for my food, thank you very much .
Thank you for all of this info! I wasn't turning the saute function off when I was done and went right into the cooking mode. Also didn't know what to do with the vent. So many mistakes. Insta pot has a little learning curve. Don't just jump in. This explains everything!
Thank you. You gave me the confidence that I needed. I bought an instant pot 2 years ago, I did not know where to start with it. I gave it to my mother and she has never taken it out of the box. I am going to give it a whirl! Thank you!
you know im a young kid who bought this and i didnt really read the instructions. thanks for telling us how badly burned you can get by just not letting the pressure out before taking off the lid. you probablly will save a lot of people. Lol but seriously. Nice job
Thank you so much. Really helped me a lot. Just bought an InstantPot yesterday and used it today for the first time. ;-))
Excellent! Here are some of our favorite Instant Pot Recipes: th-cam.com/video/kOAXRpKHdTY/w-d-xo.html
Love your video. I got the Instant Pot for my birthday and did not dare give it a try yet. Now I will, thanks to your instructions!
Instant Pot is great to have in your kitchen. We have 3.
1 is still in the box as a gift from family. We use the other 2, 1 is for rice and a for anything that needs to be done while the rice is cooked. We hardly ever use our stove anymore. The Duo has so many functions you use in your kitchen. Thanks, Instant Pot creator team for all your hard work.
Thanks for watching! Here's a link to purchase the Instant Pot: amzn.to/2QTVAv5
And here are the recipes featured in the video:
Instant Pot Beef Stew: www.myrecipes.com/recipe/instant-pot-beef-stew
Instant Pot Pork Shoulder: www.myrecipes.com/recipe/instant-pot-pork-shoulder
Here are 30 of our favorite Instant Pot Recipes: th-cam.com/video/kOAXRpKHdTY/w-d-xo.html
Well Done did you wash meat first???
@@plutaniom6236 I don't know if she washed the meat, she may have been saving time, but I've heard that the cooking process kills the bacteria. However, meat should always be washed because of the toxic plastic packaging. Can't wash ground meat of course. :)
Thanks! This was very helpful and informative.
Thanks for the kind words!
I particularly needed to know about cleaning the top section.
Yes I agree. I bought mine and couldn't figure out it out and put it away for a year. Thank you, now I can use it.
I loved this video! This is my first time using my instant pot and I had no clue how to use it until now. All of the other videos were trash! Thank you for this!
Thank you so much for this video! I've been completely intimidated by the Instant Pot, but you've put my mind at ease and I'm going to try it tonight.
I'm a "Big Girl" now. After watching your matter of fact video I am not so scared to tackle that high pressure and those shiny buttons and bells.
good lord, thank you! I just got my instant pot and I'm lost and confused with the user manual. will now go and try one more time to start using it. again thank you.
Yeah the user manual is bad.
I got this instapot last December and decided to try to use it. Reasons you listed-didn't know how, scared of it. I went through all the videos on their website, but could find none that actually explained how to to get it started-simple I know, but I couldn't do it-until-this video!! Thank you so much for understanding what a newbie needs to hear! And I love your personality and delivery! I will be watching more!
This was VERY helpful. I was wondering why my instant pot was steaming when i set it to pressure cook. But really it hasn’t started yet, which you also helped me understand the timer situation. Thank you so much
This is the best tutorial. Everything is clear, and as I followed the steps everything happened as it should. I can’t believe it’s taken me since Christmas to use it 🙄
Glad it helped!
Helpful, lively and informative. Your way of speaking calming :)
I got one for Christmas, sitting in the box, like you said. You did an excellent job explaining how to use this. Someone else commented about your calming voice. I agree. Thank you.
Thank you for doing such a great job explaining the functions and how to properly use an instant pot.
Lol.....I am actually watching this video because I am making porridge. One of the main reasons I got it 😁
That picture scared the crap out of me. I'm going to watch this 20 times.
Instructions with my new IinstantPot say it has a safety feature that the lid stays LOCKED and cannot be removed until pressure is released.
@wonpots I think she is more interested in people not getting hurt than sales.
@@MikeR55 yes, the lastest ones that came out have that but it has been recent :-)
LOL I am not going to say how very many videos I have watched but they were many and till I happened across this one I had not touched my pot it was just collecting dust on the counter but I now have a chicken breast cooking all browned with the saute function and now pressure cooking with water in it and onions, looking forward to having it with supper. Thank you so very much for this video it is more appreciated than you know. God Bless you and yours.
I have the Masterchef cooker and have watched many videos and you are the only one believe or not that shows how to quick release the pressure. Haha one of the most critical parts!!! Thanks for sharing these tips!
Thank You 🙏🏾!!! You saved my life with this Instant Pot. I have received it as a gift from my job. Never use a pressure cooker in my life I thought it was just a regular crockpot shows you how naïve I am. But I’m glad I love the way that you explained this to me very informative very detailed. I will be using this all the time I have the 8 quart instant pot. Thank you so much again.
Thank you, this was very helpful!
After my roast is done I use scissors to cut it up in smaller pieces then add my flavoring like Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. Or my home made sauce. Great video...thanks.
Nice tip! Thanks for watching
Thanks for the tips! I bought an 8 QT duo + air fryer. I’ve only air fried so far. Your demo and tips are super helpful. I’m ready (I think) to use the pressure cooker mode for some delicious pulled chicken!
Thanks for your helpful video. I am one of those who has an instapot brand new, in my garage because I didn’t know how to use it. You really were simple and clear with the instructions, now I will actually use mine😊
I'm new to Instant Pot & I just learned a lot. Thanx
Thanks for the kind words :)
I just bought mine few days ago. Do I need to try to use it before I actually try cooking in it