Omg you're awesome!! I'm here bc/ someone posted about your insta pot recipes from the Minimalist Mom and thank God they did :) I have had a an instant pot close to a year and I was so intimidated by it. I'm looking forward to finally using it!!!
My thoughts exactly. I've been trying to read the manual for a few days but with younge kids being loud and the reading being very wordy this is WAY easier for me.
This is BY FAR, the best instructional video I've EVER seen. Thank you for not telling us your life story before getting to the heart of the video. Also, thank you for being so clear and concise in your BASIC instructions. I was ready to donate my Instant pot to Salvation Army before I saw this video. BTW I have the older model so thanks for mentioning the differences between the old and newer models. You mentioned every important detail on both which was awesome... THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT VIDEO!
I am so crazy, got an instant pot as a gift but was too scared to use it until today. I made sure the kids where out of the house and locked the puppy out of the kitchen. Then tried to make a whole chicken. It didn't explode and made one delicious chicken in 30 minutes. Going make pulled pork next and I don't think I need to evacuate the house for that. Thank you
Thank you so much for this. I knew a lot of what you went over but not all Of it. My wife was the instant pot user in our house, but she recently passed away. I’m trying to learn all of her gadgets. Thank you again!
Growing up in the 60's & 70's, we had an old pressure cooker. My mom would always yell, "Everybody, stand back!" So, I've been a little traumatized by them. Thanks for relieving my fears! I'm a visual learner so your clear demonstration is very much appreciated!
You deserve all those views. I’ve had this plastic and steel contraption taking up space on my counter since last Christmas, with its accessories, and silicone thingamajigs, and recipe books, and I was always thinking I really should take a day off to study how it works, and how to prevent explosions, when all I really needed was a bag of frozen veggies. I’m going to try it now, wish me luck. 😅
I received one of these from my husband for Christmas, after saying all year how I wanted one. now that have one I am so afraid of the thing. I've read everything it comes with and am still so confused. This video actually really put me at ease. thank you so so much!
@Samantha Alvarado, totally agree. I also wanted one for months and my family gifted me one for Christmas. I have not touched it until this morning. But these vids really help. Good luck to you (and to me as well!)
I'm so relieved to hear other people being confused or struggling with this thing. I really want it to work but my first attempt went badly and now it's just taking up valuable real estate on my counter. Will try again, tho!
I'm crying in relief, I have anxiety issues and just spent a lot of money and was so overwhelmed! Thank you! You made a monster into a managable thing! I am so greatful!
I’ve been too overwhelmed to try to understand the confusing booklets to even try using my insta pot! Your bodies simply explained and showed me the basics! Shoot I couldn’t even figure out how to put the lid on ordeal it properly until this video! Others were too confusing to follow! Now I’ve got my first meal cooking because of your teaching video! Thank you!!!
Thanks for this video! My pot has been in the cabinet for months because a friend recommended it, but I wasn’t sure how all the different parts worked, but after watching your video I feel like I’m up for the challenge will now use my instant pot!
I have had my instant pot for nearly a year. Never used it as it seemed so intimidating. Thanks to finding this channel and them making it so easy to learn I was able to make my first pot roast in it. Thank you so much, really appreciate this.
Norma Jean get one. I’m going to as well. She makes it easy and gives me confidence to use it. Head up, shoulders back and say to yourself - I got this! 😉
I just want to say thank you. I got my mom the instant pot months ago and she got intimidated to use it. She never told me until now and your video just saved the day. We’re making beef stew with spicy sausage now. Thank you 🙏
This helped me so much! I had an Instant Pot that scared me! Right out of the box (after procrastinating) I gave it to my little sister because without detailed instructions, I had tried it three different times and I got two different burn notices and honestly the pressure sealing and venting scared me but watching you guys I’m going to buy another one so thank you very much!!!
This video was so helpful. I was using my Instant Pot cooking a pot roast for the first time and I wish I had watched your video first. I am TERRIFIED of Pressure Cooker. My friend had a Instant Pot and raved about it so I figure I would try it. I did not realize the knob was supposed to be on “sealing” when using. I started to hear this hissing sound so I RAN out of my kitchen because I thought it would explode (instead of pulling the plug or cancel button) I ran...fast...lol I actually search for a video and this one popped up. I noticed you said to put the knob on sealing and NOT VENTING, therefore the hissing sound as the steam was escaping! lol, so if scary old me can used the Instant Pot successfully, ANYONE can l. I’m very happy with my Instant Pot and my pot roast was absolutely delicious! Thanks for this video and calming my nerves!
I was scared using mine the first time. I made a family favorite that usually takes an hour in just under 25 minutes. I was unsure if it was doing everything right, then it seemed b like the timer than counts down waz going in slow motion, then it started counting up after beeping. I figured it was done and saw that the instructions say to vent the steam before opening. I barely touched the valve and it hissed at me. I called my boyfriend to come to the kitchen and vent it for me. He thought I was being a big baby, but he also freaked out when it hissed. It was so loud. But it is definitely a time saver. Your story mDe me laugh and reminded me of mine. Lol.
How can I say thank you??? I just received an Instant Pot, or should I say Intimidation Pot, for my birthday. I just stare at it sitting there because the manual is in rocket science language! 😩 My daughter suggested looking on TH-cam and I found you! You made more sense in ten minutes than hours of reading that manual, plus, I’ll get recipes from you! You sure have made my day! I can’t wait to try my new gift! 🙌🏻💕👍🏻
Such a great tutorial! I've had my instant pot for two years and I have not used it! Lol I was afraid to use it but hearing you say "you are safe" made me feel like it's okay to use my instant pot 😄 thank you!😊
Thank you. Weirdly enough I found an instant pot in my 86 year old grandfather's bedroom (he likes to order stuff) but now he doesn't ever cook and since I'm here I do all of his meals for him. I seen a recipe and I said I wished I had one and little did I know I do have one! Thanks for the video I can't wait to start using it!
This video provides very useful info. When my wife bought the Instant Pot, I thought that SHE was going to learn how use it and then teach me, but somehow sorting out the maintenance and learning how to deploy the unit became my task. I had not even heard of Instant Pots or ever used a pressure cooker. I know how to make peanut butter sandwiches, spaghetti, salad and roast chicken breasts and that's pretty much it. (Looking at many of the comments here, I laughed to see that so many other folks had the same trepidations that I had.) You made my job very easy and made me look smarter than I am. Thank you! I have already checked out some of your other content and see some other things to add yo my repertoire.
I posted this on Facebook for all the people who got an Instant Pot on prime day. I love how you teach us. I just wish you had time to do it twice a week lol. Blessings to Kristen!!!
Thank you so much. I just bought a Comte insta pot and needed some guidance. And your video helped me. I remember the pressure cooker my mom used when I was a kid and that thing scared the F out of me. lol. So your video made me feel safe. Thank you
I just located an instant pot here in Thailand, And your video has saved my life. Being English Ihad no clue how to use it, But you made it so simple. Thankyou so much, I 'll go and check on my rice now xx
I just unpacked mine, have had it almost a year and have been afraid to use it. I started following your channel about a week ago and now have the courage to try it. I did the test today and will try some veggies next just to get me used to using it. Thanks so much for your videos they are really encouraging me to use it :-)
@@belindavanowen1990 it is in the instruction booklet that comes with the instant pot. You add 3 cups of water I believe and then set it and thus is to check the valve is working right and get you used to trying out the pot for the first time :-)
I wouldn't cook veggies in it, except as an ingredient in something else. If you want something easy to get you started, try looking up the recipe for instant pot salsa chicken. You won't regret it
Bought my first Instant Pot, about a month ago. I love that contraption! I use mine all the time. It's just me; so, I make enough food for 2 or 3 meals. I can't believe how fast this thing cooks food. It's unreal.
Excellent instructional video presentation! Very detailed. Shows everything you would want to know. She presents information without irrelevant conversation, saving you a lot of time. SO THANKFUL!!! Mine has been sitting on counter for months. Finally learned how to use it in 15 minutes! Highly recommend. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
I am 75 years old &my son gave me the delux over a year ago & I have not used it because it was intimidatingly difficult for me--a neighbor told me about your youtube video & I am looking forward to learning how to use it-----Thank You for this video
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! Just purchased an Instant Pot and used it quickly (and wrongfully) yesterday, and today I couldn’t get it to work again... until I found your video with the simple yet beautiful suggestion to check if the plug was attached all the way in... duh 🙄 Beyond grateful for inspiring and helpful people like you on TH-cam! Much success to you and your 5 other sisters! 😊🙏🏼❤️
Thank you. This was helpful. It might have been nice to explain why one chooses quick releases over natural release. As I understand it, for example, you might want a natural release with meat to let the meat rest; quick release will stop the cooking quicker and should be used for veggies.
I was just given an almost (used once) brand new duo. Unfortunately the lady lost the instructions to the using the instant pot! Your video was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for the step by step visual. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to your recipes. I am hoping to use my instant pot to cook rice and oatmeal to start. I am sure it will become my go to appliance. I am very comfortable with pressure cookers because o pressure can some of my vegetables and meat sauce. ❤️🙌
Thank you. I had confusion with the floating valve. I got Lux as my b’day present from my cousin & the valve was different than DUO. However your video clarifies that. Thank you so much for useful information.
I've had my Instant Pot for two years. To date, I've only used it to cook ribs because I was afraid of it. This is a great video for anyone wanting to learn the basic functions.
Thank you so very much for doing this video. It has saved me twice now! I bought my first ever insta pot a few weeks ago now and couldn't figure out how to get the steam catcher on at first. I found your video and it showed me how which was awesome. Then today I was making my very first recipe in it ever and was getting worried that something was wrong because it said on but wasn't counting down the time I put it on for. Then I watched your video for the fifth or more time and saw that was it saying it's getting up to pressure and then sure enough once it was up to pressure it cooked for the 4 minutes and turned out delicious! So thank you so very much
We bought an instant a few months ago, found your sight on you tube and have very much enjoyed every meal we have tried…. To many to decide which was best. Looking forward to many more.
Thank you for this video. My instant pot has been on counter since mother's day, when my daughter gave to me. I read instructions, but was sooo confused. I actually cooked my veggies for lunch today and am ready to try mac n cheese tonight.
I’ve had an instant pot for 4 years and was too nervous to use it and didn’t make the time to study up on the instructions. I was about to sell it when I watched this video and have finally cooked something in it. Thanks for such simple instructions!!
Very good stuff me and my wife just had a baby girl and I had been looking at your videos I do most of the cooking and I have to tell you this is a game changer what used to take me 12 hours to cook I can have in 30 minutes I love it just started watching your videos and I look forward to watching more thank you
I really appreciated this video, thank you for posting! I received an instantpot duo and have been delaying using it because I didnt have time to read the full instructions manual yet.
Wow!!!! Thanks a bunch. I was so intimidated by my new instant pot (it's been sitting in it's box for almost 3 months🤦🏾♀️). But your video has given me the confidence to (finally!) begin my instant pot adventures.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
THANK YOU for this tutorial! I was given an Instapot as a gift a year and a half ago and have been way too intimidated to try it. This vid makes it seem less scary!
I remember back 50 years ago when my mother would not allow us kids in the kitchen when she was using the pressure cooker. She was scared it might explode. It never did, but she was not taking any chances. I love my insta-pot and I use it often .
I used an ordinary stove top pressure cooker for 25 years as my children were growing up, only let it boil dry once , 1lb of mince shot through the vent hole and stuck on the ceiling , ‘scary’.
My mom told me that her brother made their mother’s pressure cooker explode. He held the top part. Beans went everywhere 🙈 This was back in the 60s of course lol
I bought an IP on sale at Costco long ago but have never used it. Reading the instructions while NOT performing the operations is intimidating -- and I "know" pressure can be dangerous. I also have a bag of Kirkland (Costco) frozen vegetables. So now I feel qualified to get started. :) Many thanks.
I've always heard how awesome Instant Pots are but was always afraid to use one because of hearing about them exploding. Hearing you say it's safe now makes me want one. I requested one for Christmas....we will see if Santa delivers. LOL! Watching this video..now really makes me want one! Thank you.
This was very helpful. My son and his family gave me an Instapot a year ago. I have been hesitant. I took it out yesterday and plan to use it tonight. Thanks for all the tips.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video! It has relieved my fears of the instant pot and has confirmed that I read the instructions correctly. My boyfriend and I got an instant pot as a Christmas gift and we’re making pot roast for the first time tonight. Subscribed!
Made the Salsa verde chicken a couple days ago. OMG! My apartment smelled wonderful! I served it on soft flour tortillas with chopped tomatoes, peppers, green onions, cheese & sour cream! OMG!!!! First time ever eating salsa verde…it was amazing! I have the 3qt Duo nova IP perfect size for just me! Thanks for doing these videos. Now I can make my freezer meals from your “six sister stuff “ videos YAY!
This was so helpful, thank you! I was terrified to try mine. After I watched your video I got the confidence to make bean soup last night! In my Instant Pot of course.
Thanks, perfect video for what I needed to learn. If your Instant Pot still won't turn on, make sure a GFCI receptacle isn't tripped somewhere on the kitchen counter.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! First time pressure cooker user and this was so helpful. I’ve always been , for a lack of better words, scared to use the pressure cooker function and after your very concise video I’m waiting for my food to finish as we I type this. I’ll update in a bit by replying to my comment.
It came out great! Nice and tender, could of used a bit more seasoning but I’d rather it be tender and underseasoned than seasoned and tough. I did a natural release and it was great. This is a game changer to my meal prep life
I bought a duo nova recently. I am confused about the pressure level. Can you only change it from lo to high? Also I’m not sure what the burn warning is. Does it display an icon or something to show the food is burning. Does the duo nova have that feature? I didn’t realize there are so many models of instant pots! Geez I am sure glad to have your videos because there seems to be a lot that is not in the manuel that comes with it! Thanks. I have your new book on preorder...excited to get it! 😀
This, I think, has saved my sanity. I just got an Instant Pot today and for some reason. After the trial run went well, it never pressurized when I put a whole chicken in. 4.5 hours in, and still and half-frozen chicken 😭 . I kept trying to use the Poultry button, but I think now that button is mainly for thawed cut chicken, not whole frozen ones. I will be using the Pressure Cook button from now on. Also heading off to watch your Yogurt video because that's the second readon I even wanted an Instant Pot! Bless you for putting this tutorial out!!!
Many thanks for the time taken to make these vid's i have downloaded loads of them for future reference having just started using a instant pot. Anybody scared of the pots should be aware i'm a 60 Y/O guy, so if i can manage a instant pot anybody will deal with one easily Great item in these days of expensive food bills have just cooked some long grain rice, the pack cost 69p and still have about 50 % of the bag left ❤👍✨
If you got a manual with the appliance, it should have suggested cooking times in it. IF NO MANUAL, then go online to INSTANTPOT.com. The manual will be there.
Thank you so much for this video. I have had my Instantpot for years and hardly ever pull it out because I don’t know how to work it. This video was very helpful and informative. Love your channel🤍.
Okay, so apparently I was "venting" the whole time I was waiting for it to start working. No steam, nothing but heavy condensation on the underside of the lid when I checked it after 5 mins. I'm a novice and my husband is the primary user of this wonderful Christmas gift from my mother about 3 yrs ago. Thank you for a perfect tutorial!!!
Thank you so much! I am making an Instant Pot meal right now, I set it, but it said “On” and I didn’t know what to do. Good to know that I didn’t mess anything up, and I just need to wait.
That is a great video and you have given the users so much information on using the Instant Pot and I hope it helps the people new to using this appliance.
Thank you Six Sisters for sharing all the knowledge and receipts. I have an IP-Lux( 6 in 1 or older model). One risotto receipt asked to cook with Low Pressure. However, my IP- LUX does not have any high or low pressure button or setting. I usually use Manual button as most IP receipts suggest. Would you please tell me how I get my IP to Low Pressure please? Thank you Teresa
I'm late to the game and just got my first Instant Pot! So glad I found your channel!! I wanted to ask, you said you usually put a basket in your IP when cooking veggies. Is there certain baskets made just for the IP or could I use a metal strainer or a silicone basket if it fits? Also, I have the Lux. Are you supposed to remove the gasket to clean? If so,.how? Can you do a video to show us how to care for our IP's?
The duo comes with a stainless steel steam rack with handles I think she probably uses that, they also have a silicone basket and silicone steam tray you can buy separately on their website at least for the duo I haven’t checked for the lux
This was so helpful, and as a visual learner, this was the best video on the internet for instant pot. Thank you so much!! I was so scared but I’m cooking now and feel much better. ❤
Very informative video! 🏅 Thank you for taking the time to explain the Instant Pot to someone like me who's never owned one. It takes the intimidation factor out of the decision to own one.
I just got an 8qt Duo instant pot for my birthday and I just wanna say tysvm for this video. I’m 38 but I was so lost on how to use it and unpacking it 10 ⭐️
I just found this great video and have already recommended it twice tonight to newbies who have a Lux like I do! I've had mine for 3 1/2 years and it's been my work horse but as you know it is a little different than the Duos and later models. Still works very well, though! Thanks for this great video showing the differences between the Lux and others!!!!
I'm new here, when cooking roast, I pressed meat/ stew 60 mins.... do I also need to press pressure cook? The meat/ stew light is on, keep warm light is on, and normal
*I love the instant pot so much! I have made quinoa, chicken, chili, asparagus **MyBest.Kitchen** and yogurt in it so far. The only thing that didn't work great was the asparagus. I cooked it for 1 minute and it was still overdone. It is a timesaver and uses much less energy than my gas stove.*
I ordered mine on Cyber Monday from Amazon. Six qt Duo Plus for $65. Also ordered an accessory kit (big basket steamer, small steamer, 7" cheesecake pan, etc.) for $23.
Some of these comments are so funny😊!! GET BACK, IT'S GONNA BLOW!!! I received an 8 qt pressure cooker a couple of years ago for Christmas and it sat in a closet until a month ago. I wasn't afraid or intimidated by it, I just didn't need it for the things I was cooking. One day I saw a package of very affordable nice looking stew meat at Sams club and thought what would be the best way to cook it? Then I remembered the pressure cooker. I unboxed the cooker threw the beef in, poured my magical seasoning mix over it (a packet of Italian salad seasoning, a packet of ranch seasoning and a packet of brown gravy powder dissolved in 1 1/2 cups of beef broth) and cooked it for 40 minutes. The beef melts in your mouth and the gravy is so good I want to drink it straight. Then I tried chicken breasts with the same seasoning mix (I use it for everything), cooked 14 minutes and I will never cook chicken (or any other meat) any other way. I felt like kicking myself for waiting so long to use it. Its so simple and easy, cleanup is a breeze, once you figure it out, you will absolutely love it!
If you know someone who is new to the Instant Pot, make sure to share this video with them! Hugs! Love you guys!
Omg you're awesome!! I'm here bc/ someone posted about your insta pot recipes from the Minimalist Mom and thank God they did :) I have had a an instant pot close to a year and I was so intimidated by it. I'm looking forward to finally using it!!!
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As a very visual learner, you demonstrating for a few minutes is worth an hour of reading the manuals. Thanks!
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Same!!! I just got this from my husband for Christmas 🎄🖤🙌🏽
My thoughts exactly. I've been trying to read the manual for a few days but with younge kids being loud and the reading being very wordy this is WAY easier for me.
Good video, sister!
This is BY FAR, the best instructional video I've EVER seen. Thank you for not telling us your life story before getting to the heart of the video. Also, thank you for being so clear and concise in your BASIC instructions. I was ready to donate my Instant pot to Salvation Army before I saw this video. BTW I have the older model so thanks for mentioning the differences between the old and newer models. You mentioned every important detail on both which was awesome... THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT VIDEO!
Yay!! I am so happy to hear that! The Instant Pot can be so difficult to figure out sometimes! Thank you for watching!
Thank up for sharing this video ..I am totally new to the instant pot I have the Lux and yes I am a little terrified of it
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I am so crazy, got an instant pot as a gift but was too scared to use it until today. I made sure the kids where out of the house and locked the puppy out of the kitchen. Then tried to make a whole chicken. It didn't explode and made one delicious chicken in 30 minutes. Going make pulled pork next and I don't think I need to evacuate the house for that. Thank you
Thank you so much for this. I knew a lot of what you went over but not all Of it. My wife was the instant pot user in our house, but she recently passed away. I’m trying to learn all of her gadgets. Thank you again!
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Growing up in the 60's & 70's, we had an old pressure cooker. My mom would always yell, "Everybody, stand back!" So, I've been a little traumatized by them. Thanks for relieving my fears! I'm a visual learner so your clear demonstration is very much appreciated!
We had the same!! I remember the top flying off and damaging the wall!😂
The weight flew off like a champagne cork, and fell into the pot where I was making gravy. I hated the noise of the whistle, anyway.
You deserve all those views. I’ve had this plastic and steel contraption taking up space on my counter since last Christmas, with its accessories, and silicone thingamajigs, and recipe books, and I was always thinking I really should take a day off to study how it works, and how to prevent explosions, when all I really needed was a bag of frozen veggies. I’m going to try it now, wish me luck. 😅
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I received one of these from my husband for Christmas, after saying all year how I wanted one. now that have one I am so afraid of the thing. I've read everything it comes with and am still so confused. This video actually really put me at ease. thank you so so much!
@Samantha Alvarado, totally agree. I also wanted one for months and my family gifted me one for Christmas. I have not touched it until this morning. But these vids really help. Good luck to you (and to me as well!)
I just got mine delivered today and this video helps so much!!
Same my husband bought it one for Christmas and now i'm struggling but after this video it's way more easy 😄
I'm so relieved to hear other people being confused or struggling with this thing. I really want it to work but my first attempt went badly and now it's just taking up valuable real estate on my counter. Will try again, tho!
I have had mine for almost two years and using it for the first time tonight!!
I'm crying in relief, I have anxiety issues and just spent a lot of money and was so overwhelmed! Thank you! You made a monster into a managable thing! I am so greatful!
Jesus christ how do you put pants on in the morning
I’ve been too overwhelmed to try to understand the confusing booklets to even try using my insta pot!
Your bodies simply explained and showed me the basics! Shoot I couldn’t even figure out how to put the lid on ordeal it properly until this video!
Others were too confusing to follow!
Now I’ve got my first meal cooking because of your teaching video!
Thank you!!!
Thanks for this video! My pot has been in the cabinet for months because a friend recommended it, but I wasn’t sure how all the different parts worked, but after watching your video I feel like I’m up for the challenge will now use my instant pot!
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I have had my instant pot for nearly a year. Never used it as it seemed so intimidating. Thanks to finding this channel and them making it so easy to learn I was able to make my first pot roast in it. Thank you so much, really appreciate this.
I still don't understand I am an idiot
it has too many buttons.
Same
Same! This is why I'm here right now. The thing has been sitting in the corner since I bought it. Not after tonight I hope!!
@@chantelleemery3008 Once you get it down you'll love it.
I never saw the L button, why?”
I got one for Christmas and I am SO intimidated by this thing.
we got one for christmas too. we plan to practice with something this weekend - maybe soup.
Ugh me too! Haha im scared!
Pink Beans lucky you !! I cook a lot and I’m dieing to have one
Norma Jean get one. I’m going to as well. She makes it easy and gives me confidence to use it. Head up, shoulders back and say to yourself - I got this! 😉
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I just want to say thank you. I got my mom the instant pot months ago and she got intimidated to use it. She never told me until now and your video just saved the day. We’re making beef stew with spicy sausage now. Thank you 🙏
Omg that sounds amazing. My mouth watered as I read your comment.
This helped me so much! I had an Instant Pot that scared me! Right out of the box (after procrastinating) I gave it to my little sister because without detailed instructions, I had tried it three different times and I got two different burn notices and honestly the pressure sealing and venting scared me but watching you guys I’m going to buy another one so thank you very much!!!
Who else is here because they don’t want to read the manual lol
Lol not me I bought mine from a yard sale in it didn’t come with it
Got mine second hand, didn’t come with the manual.
The manual isn’t great anyway. It takes too much for granted and a newbie like me is left in the dust. Thank heavens for this video.
@@kaylaallen555😂😂 oh my gosh me too!! The best find thus far!!
My brother gave me his,and I don't have the manual
This video was so helpful. I was using my Instant Pot cooking a pot roast for the first time and I wish I had watched your video first. I am TERRIFIED of Pressure Cooker. My friend had a Instant Pot and raved about it so I figure I would try it. I did not realize the knob was supposed to be on “sealing” when using. I started to hear this hissing sound so I RAN out of my kitchen because I thought it would explode (instead of pulling the plug or cancel button) I ran...fast...lol I actually search for a video and this one popped up. I noticed you said to put the knob on sealing and NOT VENTING, therefore the hissing sound as the steam was escaping! lol, so if scary old me can used the Instant Pot successfully, ANYONE can l. I’m very happy with my Instant Pot and my pot roast was absolutely delicious! Thanks for this video and calming my nerves!
Why dont people ever just read instructions
Thanks for the laugh. I felt the same way yesterday when I cooked my first meal in it lol.
@Kyle Reese I knew how to use mine and it still scared me 😂 That steam is super loud me and all my cats jumped
I was scared using mine the first time. I made a family favorite that usually takes an hour in just under 25 minutes. I was unsure if it was doing everything right, then it seemed b like the timer than counts down waz going in slow motion, then it started counting up after beeping. I figured it was done and saw that the instructions say to vent the steam before opening. I barely touched the valve and it hissed at me. I called my boyfriend to come to the kitchen and vent it for me. He thought I was being a big baby, but he also freaked out when it hissed. It was so loud. But it is definitely a time saver. Your story mDe me laugh and reminded me of mine. Lol.
How can I say thank you??? I just received an Instant Pot, or should I say Intimidation Pot, for my birthday. I just stare at it sitting there because the manual is in rocket science language! 😩 My daughter suggested looking on TH-cam and I found you! You made more sense in ten minutes than hours of reading that manual, plus, I’ll get recipes from you! You sure have made my day! I can’t wait to try my new gift! 🙌🏻💕👍🏻
Such a great tutorial! I've had my instant pot for two years and I have not used it! Lol I was afraid to use it but hearing you say "you are safe" made me feel like it's okay to use my instant pot 😄 thank you!😊
Glad it was helpful!
oh thank you..bought mine second hand with no book...you saved me..brisket and cabbage in the pot smells soooo good.
Thank you. Weirdly enough I found an instant pot in my 86 year old grandfather's bedroom (he likes to order stuff) but now he doesn't ever cook and since I'm here I do all of his meals for him. I seen a recipe and I said I wished I had one and little did I know I do have one! Thanks for the video I can't wait to start using it!
This video provides very useful info. When my wife bought the Instant Pot, I thought that SHE was going to learn how use it and then teach me, but somehow sorting out the maintenance and learning how to deploy the unit became my task. I had not even heard of Instant Pots or ever used a pressure cooker. I know how to make peanut butter sandwiches, spaghetti, salad and roast chicken breasts and that's pretty much it. (Looking at many of the comments here, I laughed to see that so many other folks had the same trepidations that I had.) You made my job very easy and made me look smarter than I am. Thank you! I have already checked out some of your other content and see some other things to add yo my repertoire.
I posted this on Facebook for all the people who got an Instant Pot on prime day. I love how you teach us. I just wish you had time to do it twice a week lol. Blessings to Kristen!!!
Ha Ha! I wish I had more time to do it too! Hopefully when the kids go back to school!
And THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
Moron
I was so afraid I would do something wrong and it would explode, you definitely gave me all the confidence to cook a fast dinner for my family.
anything that has the word "pressure" expect explosions of some sort. Just take caution.
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Thank you so much. I just bought a Comte insta pot and needed some guidance. And your video helped me. I remember the pressure cooker my mom used when I was a kid and that thing scared the F out of me. lol. So your video made me feel safe. Thank you
I just located an instant pot here in Thailand, And your video has saved my life. Being English Ihad no clue how to use it, But you made it so simple. Thankyou so much, I 'll go and check on my rice now xx
I just unpacked mine, have had it almost a year and have been afraid to use it. I started following your channel about a week ago and now have the courage to try it. I did the test today and will try some veggies next just to get me used to using it. Thanks so much for your videos they are really encouraging me to use it :-)
chan58 what is the test?
@@belindavanowen1990 it is in the instruction booklet that comes with the instant pot. You add 3 cups of water I believe and then set it and thus is to check the valve is working right and get you used to trying out the pot for the first time :-)
I wouldn't cook veggies in it, except as an ingredient in something else. If you want something easy to get you started, try looking up the recipe for instant pot salsa chicken. You won't regret it
I got one today for Christmas! I was scared to use it. This video put me at ease.
Bought my first Instant Pot, about a month ago. I love that contraption! I use mine all the time. It's just me; so, I make enough food for 2 or 3 meals. I can't believe how fast this thing cooks food. It's unreal.
Just made a pot of home made vegetable/beef stew, about 30 minutes ago. I'll get several meals out of this one pot.
Excellent instructional video presentation! Very detailed. Shows everything you would want to know. She presents information without irrelevant conversation, saving you a lot of time. SO THANKFUL!!! Mine has been sitting on counter for months. Finally learned how to use it in 15 minutes! Highly recommend. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
I am 75 years old &my son gave me the delux over a year ago & I have not used it because it was intimidatingly difficult for me--a neighbor told me about your youtube video &
I am looking forward to learning how to use it-----Thank You for this video
Thanks for sharing! I hope that you are able to use it! You got this!
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! Just purchased an Instant Pot and used it quickly (and wrongfully) yesterday, and today I couldn’t get it to work again... until I found your video with the simple yet beautiful suggestion to check if the plug was attached all the way in... duh 🙄
Beyond grateful for inspiring and helpful people like you on TH-cam! Much success to you and your 5 other sisters! 😊🙏🏼❤️
Lol yet to explode while awkwardly smiling! That earned my like!
Thank you. This was helpful. It might have been nice to explain why one chooses quick releases over natural release. As I understand it, for example, you might want a natural release with meat to let the meat rest; quick release will stop the cooking quicker and should be used for veggies.
This was an amazing video and life saver. I am watching 4 years later. Thank you!!!
I was just given an almost (used once) brand new duo. Unfortunately the lady lost the instructions to the using the instant pot! Your video was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for the step by step visual. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to your recipes. I am hoping to use my instant pot to cook rice and oatmeal to start. I am sure it will become my go to appliance. I am very comfortable with pressure cookers because o pressure can some of my vegetables and meat sauce. ❤️🙌
I've been staring at my Instant Pot since I bought in on Black Friday. Thank you for sharing the video!
Hello dear how are you doing ❤️❤️❤️
You’re a life saver. I lost my instruction manual and I’m a visual learner, so you have saved me. Thank you so much.
Thank you. I had confusion with the floating valve. I got Lux as my b’day present from my cousin & the valve was different than DUO. However your video clarifies that. Thank you so much for useful information.
Thank you!! I was so scared to use my instant pot because I don’t ever really cook. You have helped me so much!❤️
I've had my Instant Pot for two years. To date, I've only used it to cook ribs because I was afraid of it. This is a great video for anyone wanting to learn the basic functions.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so very much for doing this video. It has saved me twice now! I bought my first ever insta pot a few weeks ago now and couldn't figure out how to get the steam catcher on at first. I found your video and it showed me how which was awesome. Then today I was making my very first recipe in it ever and was getting worried that something was wrong because it said on but wasn't counting down the time I put it on for. Then I watched your video for the fifth or more time and saw that was it saying it's getting up to pressure and then sure enough once it was up to pressure it cooked for the 4 minutes and turned out delicious! So thank you so very much
I just got my instant pot & am thrilled to use it now that I saw how simple it is. Great tutorial, thanks!
You are a lifesaver I had my pot for 2 years and did not know how to use thank you
You are so welcome! I am glad I could help!
We bought an instant a few months ago, found your sight on you tube and have very much enjoyed every meal we have tried…. To many to decide which was best. Looking forward to many more.
Thank you for this video. My instant pot has been on counter since mother's day, when my daughter gave to me. I read instructions, but was sooo confused. I actually cooked my veggies for lunch today and am ready to try mac n cheese tonight.
Same here. So much for college degrees. Lol But manual is worthless.
Just got my instant pot and I'm so glad I found your videos! Thank you for showing us how to start. I can't wait to try your recipes. 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you. You make my life way easier now. I can go confidently and cook
I’ve had an instant pot for 4 years and was too nervous to use it and didn’t make the time to study up on the instructions. I was about to sell it when I watched this video and have finally cooked something in it. Thanks for such simple instructions!!
Very good stuff me and my wife just had a baby girl and I had been looking at your videos
I do most of the cooking and I have to tell you this is a game changer what used to take me 12 hours to cook I can have in 30 minutes I love it just started watching your videos and I look forward to watching more thank you
I really appreciated this video, thank you for posting! I received an instantpot duo and have been delaying using it because I didnt have time to read the full instructions manual yet.
Wow!!!! Thanks a bunch. I was so intimidated by my new instant pot (it's been sitting in it's box for almost 3 months🤦🏾♀️). But your video has given me the confidence to (finally!) begin my instant pot adventures.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Got ya beat.....6 month! Lol
@@sheilastarr7240 😂😂😂😂
You don’t how excited I am to find this video!!! Almost a year and still in the box! THANK YOU❣️
THANK YOU for this tutorial! I was given an Instapot as a gift a year and a half ago and have been way too intimidated to try it. This vid makes it seem less scary!
Thank you just got my instant pot this Christmas and was looking to see how mine worked because a lot of video that came up were for old instant pots.
Thank you for taking the time to do a very detailed and easy to follow demo for us newbies. I really appreciate you and your channel!
So very helpful! I am new to the Instant Pot, and you took the "ominous" out of it! Thank you!
I remember back 50 years ago when my mother would not allow us kids in the kitchen when she was using the pressure cooker. She was scared it might explode. It never did, but she was not taking any chances. I love my insta-pot and I use it often .
Have you tried bone broth with instant pot?
I used an ordinary stove top pressure cooker for 25 years as my children were growing up, only let it boil dry once , 1lb of mince shot through the vent hole and stuck on the ceiling , ‘scary’.
@@matthewbermudez009 No I have never tried that . How do you do bone broth ?
Laura 55 I use the instant pot, at first put it to high pressure and then when tab pops I reduce it to low pressure for 2 hours. Gelatinous!
My mom told me that her brother made their mother’s pressure cooker explode. He held the top part. Beans went everywhere 🙈
This was back in the 60s of course lol
I bought an IP on sale at Costco long ago but have never used it. Reading the instructions while NOT performing the operations is intimidating -- and I "know" pressure can be dangerous. I also have a bag of Kirkland (Costco) frozen vegetables. So now I feel qualified to get started. :) Many thanks.
Yay! No problem!
I've always heard how awesome Instant Pots are but was always afraid to use one because of hearing about them exploding. Hearing you say it's safe now makes me want one. I requested one for Christmas....we will see if Santa delivers. LOL! Watching this video..now really makes me want one! Thank you.
My sis gifted me one and I was so happy. I’ve been learning some things. Lol. Thanks for this video. The only other thing to learn is the settings lol
Hello dear how are you doing ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve had an instpot for years and never used it. I just found your channel and I love it 💚💕💚💕
This was very helpful. My son and his family gave me an Instapot a year ago. I have been hesitant. I took it out yesterday and plan to use it tonight. Thanks for all the tips.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video! It has relieved my fears of the instant pot and has confirmed that I read the instructions correctly. My boyfriend and I got an instant pot as a Christmas gift and we’re making pot roast for the first time tonight. Subscribed!
After a year of having it do you recommend the instant pot?
Thank you for this! Honestly the book a bit confusing 😳 they should link your video on their booklet!♥️
Hello dear how are you doing ❤️❤️❤️
Agree 100%
The book was unintelligible!
Thank you so much! I got one as a gift and haven't used it much because I didn't understand it. This helps alot!!
Made the Salsa verde chicken a couple days ago. OMG! My apartment smelled wonderful! I served it on soft flour tortillas with chopped tomatoes, peppers, green onions, cheese & sour cream! OMG!!!! First time ever eating salsa verde…it was amazing! I have the 3qt Duo nova IP perfect size for just me! Thanks for doing these videos. Now I can make my freezer meals from your “six sister stuff “ videos YAY!
I am so glad that you loved that chicken! It is one of our favorite recipes! It smells so good too! We are so glad that we can help!
Thank you! My instapot has been sitting in my garage because I was anxious about using it. Now I feel confident to try!
I love your teaching...just got our instant pot!!! Thank you for being so patient!
This was so helpful, thank you! I was terrified to try mine. After I watched your video I got the confidence to make bean soup last night! In my Instant Pot of course.
Isolated for covid... you are going to to save me. Thank you.
glad we got one and used to it before ( not that it is complicated) but during quarantine, it literally has been a life and budget saver!!!
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Thanks, perfect video for what I needed to learn. If your Instant Pot still won't turn on, make sure a GFCI receptacle isn't tripped somewhere on the kitchen counter.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! First time pressure cooker user and this was so helpful. I’ve always been , for a lack of better words, scared to use the pressure cooker function and after your very concise video I’m waiting for my food to finish as we I type this. I’ll update in a bit by replying to my comment.
It came out great! Nice and tender, could of used a bit more seasoning but I’d rather it be tender and underseasoned than seasoned and tough. I did a natural release and it was great. This is a game changer to my meal prep life
Yay! Just got an instant pot for Christmas! Thanks for the basics. :)
That was really helpful i was staring at my instant pot for an hour trying to figure it out 😂💔
Lmao meeee
I bought a duo nova recently. I am confused about the pressure level. Can you only change it from lo to high? Also I’m not sure what the burn warning is. Does it display an icon or something to show the food is burning. Does the duo nova have that feature? I didn’t realize there are so many models of instant pots!
Geez I am sure glad to have your videos because there seems to be a lot that is not in the manuel that comes with it! Thanks. I have your new book on preorder...excited to get it! 😀
Ong 🤣🤣🤣🤣
shahad alghamdi haha..meeee too! I am holding the manual and I said, screw this! I will just TH-cam it and found this channel. 😂😂😂
Hahahahaha!!! me too 🤦🏾♀️
Thanks , just got 1 for Xmas ..
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MagnaYu I did pho yesterday
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This, I think, has saved my sanity. I just got an Instant Pot today and for some reason. After the trial run went well, it never pressurized when I put a whole chicken in. 4.5 hours in, and still and half-frozen chicken 😭 . I kept trying to use the Poultry button, but I think now that button is mainly for thawed cut chicken, not whole frozen ones. I will be using the Pressure Cook button from now on. Also heading off to watch your Yogurt video because that's the second readon I even wanted an Instant Pot! Bless you for putting this tutorial out!!!
Many thanks for the time taken to make these vid's i have downloaded loads of them for future reference having just started using a instant pot.
Anybody scared of the pots should be aware i'm a 60 Y/O guy, so if i can manage a instant pot anybody will deal with one easily
Great item in these days of expensive food bills have just cooked some long grain rice, the pack cost 69p and still have about 50 % of the bag left
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Mom threw food on the heating element 😂😂 "Well bless her heart" 😂😂😂
A beginner here, you steam your vegetables for one minute, how would I know what time to put in for different things? Thank you!
If you got a manual with the appliance, it should have suggested cooking times in it. IF NO MANUAL, then go online to INSTANTPOT.com. The manual will be there.
Just boil in on a stove man! 😂😉
@@roxolanathor48 steam not boil.
I just bought an instant pot on Wednesday. I bought a lux. It should be here Monday. I’m excited but a little bit nervous
Hello dear how are you doing ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this video. I have had my Instantpot for years and hardly ever pull it out because I don’t know how to work it. This video was very helpful and informative. Love your channel🤍.
Okay, so apparently I was "venting" the whole time I was waiting for it to start working. No steam, nothing but heavy condensation on the underside of the lid when I checked it after 5 mins. I'm a novice and my husband is the primary user of this wonderful Christmas gift from my mother about 3 yrs ago. Thank you for a perfect tutorial!!!
Thank you so much! I am making an Instant Pot meal right now, I set it, but it said “On” and I didn’t know what to do. Good to know that I didn’t mess anything up, and I just need to wait.
That is a great video and you have given the users so much information on using the Instant Pot and I hope it helps the people new to using this appliance.
I love your videos. Where can I get that beautiful cover?
Thank you Six Sisters for sharing all the knowledge and receipts. I have an IP-Lux( 6 in 1 or older model). One risotto receipt asked to cook with Low Pressure. However, my IP- LUX does not have any high or low pressure button or setting. I usually use Manual button as most IP receipts suggest.
Would you please tell me how I get my IP to Low Pressure please? Thank you
Teresa
also interested in how to cook low pressure on the Lux
I'm late to the game and just got my first Instant Pot! So glad I found your channel!! I wanted to ask, you said you usually put a basket in your IP when cooking veggies. Is there certain baskets made just for the IP or could I use a metal strainer or a silicone basket if it fits?
Also, I have the Lux. Are you supposed to remove the gasket to clean? If so,.how? Can you do a video to show us how to care for our IP's?
The duo comes with a stainless steel steam rack with handles I think she probably uses that, they also have a silicone basket and silicone steam tray you can buy separately on their website at least for the duo I haven’t checked for the lux
Hi Kristen, I am new. Thank you for showing me how to use this crazy contraption.
You are so welcome!
This was so helpful, and as a visual learner, this was the best video on the internet for instant pot.
Thank you so much!! I was so scared but I’m cooking now and feel much better. ❤
This is exactly the video I needed. I’m new to pressure cookers. Thank you. :)
Very informative video! 🏅 Thank you for taking the time to explain the Instant Pot to someone like me who's never owned one. It takes the intimidation factor out of the decision to own one.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for keeping me from having a panic attack while I tried to use my Instant Pot for the first time. 🤣
I just got an 8qt Duo instant pot for my birthday and I just wanna say tysvm for this video. I’m 38 but I was so lost on how to use it and unpacking it 10 ⭐️
I just found this great video and have already recommended it twice tonight to newbies who have a Lux like I do! I've had mine for 3 1/2 years and it's been my work horse but as you know it is a little different than the Duos and later models. Still works very well, though! Thanks for this great video showing the differences between the Lux and others!!!!
I'm new here, when cooking roast, I pressed meat/ stew 60 mins.... do I also need to press pressure cook? The meat/ stew light is on, keep warm light is on, and normal
*I love the instant pot so much! I have made quinoa, chicken, chili, asparagus **MyBest.Kitchen** and yogurt in it so far. The only thing that didn't work great was the asparagus. I cooked it for 1 minute and it was still overdone. It is a timesaver and uses much less energy than my gas stove.*
Bought my instant pot on Black Friday, I intend to get the most out of it.
OMG....same thing here:)
I ordered mine on Cyber Monday from Amazon. Six qt Duo Plus for $65. Also ordered an accessory kit (big basket steamer, small steamer, 7" cheesecake pan, etc.) for $23.
@@michelemoneywell5474 same lol but no accessories. I'm just one guy I don't know what I'm supposed to do with 8 quarts but oh well
Michele Moneywell After Black Friday it’s still $65 (6 quart duo) ...maybe Amazon wants to make room for the next model.😁
@@4u25out I didn't catch that she said the six, but the 8qt was the one I got for that price on Cyber Monday
Perfect help for this nervous 1st-timer! Thank you!
Some of these comments are so funny😊!! GET BACK, IT'S GONNA BLOW!!! I received an 8 qt pressure cooker a couple of years ago for Christmas and it sat in a closet until a month ago. I wasn't afraid or intimidated by it, I just didn't need it for the things I was cooking. One day I saw a package of very affordable nice looking stew meat at Sams club and thought what would be the best way to cook it? Then I remembered the pressure cooker. I unboxed the cooker threw the beef in, poured my magical seasoning mix over it (a packet of Italian salad seasoning, a packet of ranch seasoning and a packet of brown gravy powder dissolved in 1 1/2 cups of beef broth) and cooked it for 40 minutes. The beef melts in your mouth and the gravy is so good I want to drink it straight. Then I tried chicken breasts with the same seasoning mix (I use it for everything), cooked 14 minutes and I will never cook chicken (or any other meat) any other way. I felt like kicking myself for waiting so long to use it. Its so simple and easy, cleanup is a breeze, once you figure it out, you will absolutely love it!
Kristen, you totally made the whole process of learning the basics of the Lux a lot less scary.