I Finally got my new INSTANT POT but this isn't the video I had planned! plus chicken noodle soup
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Somehow, this has posted a day earlier than intended. Hopefully, you will enjoy watching my journey with my new IP. 😊
Looking forward to the vid. On the big screen waiting for hubby & a cuppa 🎉
Thank you Stacey l will give this a go love chicken, tomatoes, pumpkin soups plus others some day l will get around to getting me one of those l only have slow cooker ❤
Hi lovely lady,recovering from the flu and just made a beautiful chicken,celery and leek soup in my good old ceramic slow cooker it never lets me down❤🦘.
@charlenes5 I have a Sunbeam 6 in 1 Multi Cooker that I got from the Harvey N Outlet Shop for $123 a few years ago. It has a pressure cooker setting plus slow cooker etc. I cook all sorts of Instant Pot recipes in it. I can't see any benefit in shelling put for an actual Instant Pot.
Thought I’d share a tip I do with chicken soup. I add a packet of continental simmer chicken noodle soup and it adds wonderful flavour. I have even added 2 packets if needed Stacey X
Greetings from Scotland Stacey. You are one of my favourite watches. I love your realness and your attempts to teach us how to cook in a budget. What I would like to know is why is someone like you having to purchase your cooking equipment? What are the cookware providers thinking of. I would love to see you receive lots of appliances and gadgets that you could test out for us. There are also things like aprons, dish towels, cutlery and utensils that you could be showcasing without having to purchase them yourself. Wake up appliance/cookware companies and kit this real cook out with all of the items we would like to see her review. She isn’t a fluffy influencer who just rates everything as good. She is real. X
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. I am pleased you are enjoying the channel :)
Thank you for being transparent, so many cut their video and only show everything perfect which is discouraging to the rest of us when we made mistakes and then give up saying I can’t do it like they can.
Hopefully someone from instant pot is watching 😮
Lots of other videos and bad reviews as well. Hopefully, they fix the issues for the next one.
I did the same thing when I first got mine. 😂 I was trying to cook some veggie chili. You must remember that For any new tool there is always a learning curve and learning experience which is normally frustrating due to inexperience and lack of knowledge. Do you remember when you first got your new cell phone? 😂 Anyway Its good you are videoing so when you master your IP you can look back and get a good laugh. Now I use mine for everything. I been around pressure cookers all my life over 60 years. Remember the dangers? I Was so happy when I got The IP. It really does work as an all in one tool. You can saute/stir fry/boil/slowcook/pressure cook/and bake in it. Dont give up. I hope you figure it out and have fun using it. Hang in there.😊
I have a similar model but 6 qt. I only use 4 functions, saute, pressure, slow, and keep warm. My slow cook function works perfectly. I only use custom and none of the presets in that section. I also have a 3qt (original style model) that works perfectly too. I have a feeling it's how you're pressing and/or turning the middle knob to set it up and then press start. Funny though, I haven't ever checked or watched the pre-cook, cooking and whatever the third set of lights are. LOL I'll check next time I slow cook and come back to let you know.
I watched a you tuber "Tried, tested and True" who said she didn't use her instant pot either for slow cooking as it didn't reach the temp she required. I took my thermometer and tested it at both high and low and it came to temp and stayed no problem. When I'm making broth of any type, (ie: your chicken soup), I pressure cook first, let it naturally release completely and let it stay on keep warm a couple of hours..
My suggestion, keep fiddling with it, it's new. :)
@@carolyngrayston6889 What a good idea. Your way using the keep warm function should satisfy Stacey’s need for the chicken to remain in the broth and have chance to develop flavour. It is a brilliant bit of kit. Xx
Greetings from across the ditch. I watch a lot of TH-cam. And you would easily be in my favourite top 5 TH-camrs. You are a sweet sweet soul. I love watching your content from your home in New Zealand !!! I hope you get to 50,000 subscribers soon.
Thank you that is a huge compliment and I never even imagined 30,000 so I am so grateful for you all :)
Hi Stacey
At 75 I have just purchased my Insta pot. Yes, I have had a pressure cooker/multi cooker for a few years but once I saw that the insta-pot inner was not coated,I saved each $5 note that came in change over last 9-12months & purchased on special (such a great appliance) I am a regular watcher of your videos & looking forward to your recipes. Take care you very much brighten my Winter(Australia)
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I purchased an instant pot several months ago. What a fantastic bit of kit. Rice cooks brilliantly using the pressure function, not the rice function. 3 minutes on high pressure, 10 mins natural release, then pressure release. Wonderful. Dried beans, 20 minutes. I could go on and on. It is also so quiet. Enjoy. Xx
Of course, we will still watch as always 😊
I appreciate that 😊
Hi dear Stacy, and everyone reading,
I am also an IP owner, who was quite frustrated with the same issue earlier. (I own a duo evo +)
After some searching I've found a video on YT, a lady explained why slowcooking is not really working on IP, different heating and insulation, unfortunately I don't remember the source...
She suggested to use the slow cooking function on IP on high temperaure setting as if it would be the low setting on a normal slow cooker, or in a recipe, cook on low for 5 hrs means 5 hrs on high in case of IP.
I've tried it twice so far, the recipes worked good. Give it a try maybe.. 🙂
PS: my todler fell in love with your crumpets, THANK YOU! ❤
I am so pleased to meet someone like me who gets really brassed off when equipment doesn’t work as it is supposed to and you take the item back . Too many people accept shortcomings and don’t do anything about the problem so nothing improves. I do have a very large Russell Hobbs slow cooker and it is very efficient.
I often make chicken noodle soup in my Instant Pot in under an hour. The Instant Pot shines in pressure cook mode. Most people don't use the slow cooker function. It makes great yogurt, saute mode, but not great slow cooker. I use a slow cooker and not the Instant Pot to cook in the slow cooker function. As an older person, I have used electric pressure cookers since they came out (owned 5 different brands). I use it for what it is designed for... pressure cooking. It makes the best soups and stews, it just does it as a pressure cooker. I currently own 2 different sizes and use both for everything.
I agree I love my PC and have had it for years but I think if it has a function on it, it should work. I decided to keep it though because I wanted it for the PC more than the slow cooker.
I always use the slow cooker
When you want to use the slow cooker in these pots you need to put it on sear till it's bubbling. Then put it on slow cook function.
Slow cookers heat on the sides of the insert, multi function pots heat from the bottom, so when on slow cook it takes masses of time to come to temperature. Pre-heating on sear fixes this problem.
Thank you so much Helen i haven't used my Instapot yet it's still in the box my was actually for free well sort of i got mine with Flybuys and also got a pizza cooker I think my pizza maker is the best ever its a beast and worth its share of real estate on my kitchen bench, it will make a thin and crispy large size in 5 minutes and more than that it will burn no it's not the big expensive Breville either
I absolutely love it.
Thank you
I have an instant pot and I pressure cooke my while chicken for 30 mins and get lovely stock and make soup. Then add the carcass and skin and splash of vinegar and lots of veggie scraps and pressure cook for 90 minutes and get the richest stock ever. So delicious. Then I use the 2nd stock for chicken pot pie. After the 2nd pressure cook the bones crumble.
Yes the pressure cook function makes amazing stock :)
Hi Stacy! When slow cooking with my Instant Pot Pro I ignore the preheating display. Just set it making sure your your cook time is correct and the lid is set on release. You still have to use enough liquid or it will not reach propper temperature. To speed up the process I sometimes use the saute setting for 10 minutes then cancel and reset to the slow cook function. The Instant Pot only heats from the bottom unlike a slow cooker which also heats from the sides. Also I found some recipes require the heat set a the more or high setting and will take longer. I know your frustration... My kitchen is small and my Instant Pot is a great space saver. I use it at least 3-5 times per week with extra pots and glass lids made for it. Good luck and many blessings.
I love your down to earth, impressively knowledgable videos
Probably not what any IP owner is wanting to hear, but after a ton of reviewing it's partially why I settled on a Ninja Foodi SmartLid Multi Cooker (purchased in NZ for $499, which is a good chunk of money, but has been so worth it). It's been a great asset to my kitchen, we're in the middle of a self-build so getting a meal on the table can be really challenging, and the Ninja is helping me to recreate so much of what you're showing us in your videos.
Thank you for being a 'you can do it' inspiration in amongst my topsy turvy meal prepping life.
PS: I'm not pro Ninja appliances, just sharing my journey. :)
PPS: I've ordered a stainless steel inner that is compatible through amazon.. Sadly, NF pots don't have handles
The Red Ring is for desserts to not cross contamination smells.
Not that I’ve ever changed mine in 2 years lol
Best kitchen machine I’ve ever owned ❤
You're such a lovely lady Stacey, I would have sent that pot back out of sheer frustration 😢😅
Just watched your video on the instant pot pro, I really felt your pain, I use my instant pot all the time, it’s the 8 and has the stainless steel drum. The biggest problem I encounter isn’t with the slow cook function,but …. just to add to your woes, it’s the food burn error that comes up each time I make something that has legumes or is a bit thicker than a clear soup consistency. Like you, I had a Russell Hobbs and loved it, but unfortunately it gave up on me. I’ll be following and hoping your new instant pot lives up to what it’s designed to do. Love your stuff, you’re my happy place to go when I’m feeling down. 😊
Good morning Stacey and others watching...the cooking and baking family😊❤ thank you Stacey. Will watch a little bit later. Blessings to all from a cold South Africa🎉 🌹
Its almost bed time for me, have a wonderful day :)
@@FarmersWifeHomestead thank you my dear. Hope you sleep well...😍😍🌹
I'm glad you left all the ups and downs in the video. I have always had a slow cooker. Got my first in 1979, the year I was married (45th wedding anniversary today, actually!!!), and every time I break one I buy another. Never had a pressure cooker and never wanted one, but I was tempted by the Instant Pot. I've changed my mind now. I'll stick with my lovely slow cooker.
Oh yes, I bought those drawer organisers you showed us and I love them so, thank you!
Very frosty and cold in the Barossa Valley where we're celebrating our 45th. Only 40 minutes up the road from home but we never get frost there!
Happy Happy Anniversary! My husband and I celebrated our 46th Anniversary in May! Like you I’ve always had a slow cooker and love them! Our youngest bought an instant pot before I did! I found a Cuisinart electric pressure cooker in a thrift store so I learned on it. I borrowed my daughter’s instant pot and was hooked. I have a 6 quart and a 3 quart instant pot ( I make home made yogurt and hard boiled eggs in my small one, I love them both!) again have a wonderful Anniversary!! ❤️💕
Happy Anniversary! I hope you have had the best day together :)
Good on you for leaving in the bugger ups have been loving your videos mate. I am one of your Aussie followers. Hard to find content creators from Australia and New Zealand to follow. When I make soup I usually use roasted chicken leftover from previous meals as well as fresh uncooked chicken love soups and stews cooked long and slow.
Lifes full of leasons. Love the videos, and your down to earth and real character.
Hi Stacey, yes we had a freezing cold morning in the Manawatu as well. I have been looking for an instant pot as well. This is good timing. I will check it out after your video. Thanks for another great video. I get excited to when I get new things for my kitchen. Ohhhh that is nice. I like that it is stainless steel as well.
So frustrating for you but you made the best of it. I’m enjoying your videos from Canada. ❤️
Yes, it's a learning curve. I couldn't tell you how long I have had mine. I have a 6 QT and an 8-quart. A couple of the first ones that came out. There is absolutely no way you can use an IP add a slow cooker. Mine are not as fancy as yours and I have no idea how to use yours.When I make chicken broth I use the pressure cooker function on a lower temperature and set what about 2 hours. Ps: put in chicken feet if you can, gelatinous. Once you get the hang of the IP you will use it more often. Just wait till you make a cheesecake in it.
Thank you for this video! I had the same issues with the slow cooker function and thought it was something I was doing wrong.
Looking forward to future instant pot recipes!! Love your videos
Poor Stacey I could cry with you, it looks so frustrating, keep going girl you'll there in the end xx
I watched this after a very annoying day with a blasted digital label maker - designing labels for the new seasons honey- loved that you shared your issues . You showed more grace under pressure than I did ! well done.
I hate that you were so disappointed with the soup function. I know it’s a huge deal and expensive.
I have a cheaper version I was given as a gift (I wish I had the stainless too, but I don’t).
I’m glad you have made peace with it and somewhat are happy with it.
Love your honest videos! Can’t wait for recipes, I don’t use mine enough! ❤
you make me jealous with your weather we are in summer here but where i live its been cold wet and windy for ages at least i can watch you out in your lovely garden and dream of having some warm dry days,,,
Hi Stacey. I've had an Instant Pot for a few years now. I've never used it as a slow cooker. I still use the crockpot for that. I always used a manual pressure cooker for years so using a flash electric one took some getting used to. I have also used it to make yoghurt and that works really well. Good luck with it.
Hi Stacey. My brain is trying to figure out why that IP is not functioning as a slow cooker . . . I think the difference is a slow cooker has a "pottery" dish/liner which retains the heat as the heating element below it switches on and off. This is most noticeable after switching a slow cooker off, the "pottery dish" retains the heat and keeps the food warm for at least an hour afterwards before it starts cooling off. With our intermittent rolling blackouts here in South Africa I use my slow cooker a lot because I know it will continue to cook or at least keep the food warm whilst the power is out for a couple of hours. But the IP has a thin stainless steel lining/pot that needs to be constantly heated or else it will get cold quickly. Perhaps you should research at what temperature a slow cooker operates on high or low, and research what temperatures your IP functions are, then choose the closest temp to match an actual slow cooker. Nonetheless, you will never regret buying a slow cooker, they make doing other things in life so much easier, like the gardening or housework, whilst you know your dinner will be taken care of in the kitchen and you don't have to keep running back to check on it.
Just one more interesting thing I found out about slow cookers, the really old ones used to have a low "keep warm" temp (especially for making cheeses etc) that the new ones don't have any more, something to do with food regulations, but if you can get your hands on one of the oldies you'll be a lucky lass indeed.
I have a cheap one from Lidl ( france ) and i love it .... looking forward for nice receipes !!!
Mine is a Lidl one too.stainless steel bowl but no handles.
I'm happy to hear you are going to do some IP recipes. I know we don't get the full benefit from ours. We make bean soup a lot and that's about all. Crazy! I love you videos so much.
Great video. I love my multicooker, I have two XL crockpot ones which take the instant pot stainless steel inner (so I've got extras for when my cookers eventually die and I buy instant pots) I love the ease and lack of mess, just wonderful!
I've never used the slow cook fuction on my IP. I read alot of people say the slow cooker on the IP doesn't cook like regular solow cooker. I use my for yougurt, soups and rice and beans, chille in the pressure cooker. But I have the Nova Duo 6 qt. IP does have an 800# to csll them
So when I cook my chicken like you had done, I take all the bits and pieces including bones and pressure again in a little water for 1.5 hrs. The bones becone extremely soft that you can liquidize and use it for dog or cat food.
I appreciate you being real. Thank you!
Awhhh, dear Stacey. I felt your excitement as it turned to frustration. You shouldnt have to do so much work before you use it for a slow cooker.Your video is honest and helpful. I have a metal liner on my pressure cooker ( not a Onepot) and it has a slow cooker function as well.. I love mine. I loved your video. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, I'm pleased you still enjoyed the video :)
I enjoy every video you do, Stacey. You must have felt pooped after all the gardening you did and going backwards and forwards to check on your new OnePot. Phew, man, I am so impressed. ❤❤❤
Keep the old pot. You may need to use 2 at the same time one day. Will make things faster and easier for you.
Love you lady, have a blessed day ❤
Kia ora Stacey, I hope you are coming to grips with your Instant Pot. I have just been offered the chance to buy a 2nd hand Magimix Expert, with all the bells and whistles. Even 2nd hand this would be a big investment for me. I just wondered if any of your viewers had any feedback on this piece of kit. Cheers from the very chilly Canterbury Plaines. P.S. Loving the channel!
I feel your pain......I had the same disappointing experience with Instant Pot. I got it to work on slow cook "once" by moving the lid switch to "seal" not vent as the book says, but haven't got it past pre-heat since. Once you get over the fact that it won't slow cook it still has lots of good functions. It cooks so quietly and doesn't hiss and roar like other pressure cookers. Soup function and boiled egg functions are good as is Sous Vide (maybe this would work as slow cook? not sure). The conclusion I came to after doing some google research is that the pressure cooker will do everything a slow cooker will do, only in "fast" mode. I'm sure once you learn it's capabilities you will enjoy your new cooker, just takes a little experimentation. Good luck, keep smiling.
So glad you slept on it and feel better about it the day after as you say, the pressure cooker function is most important and as a chef, there’s always a ‘work around’ if you give it a think which you were able to do. I found watching you tube videos way more educational in the workings of the Instant Pot than the instruction booklet myself and have learned so many things! One of those is cooking whole chickens quickly from frozen just amazes me! I then save the broth in a zip lock in the freezer until I’m ready to can a batch. The concentrated flavour is fantastic!
I have one for years now given to me as a gift 🎁. I am afraid of it‼️😂 I’ve never used it‼️😂 I hope to learn something watching you tonight.
Lots of pressure cooker videos coming up :)
So many are afraid of them but trust me you will love it :)
Hi Stacey, I have a nice size slow cooker. It is a Zip brand. 6.5 liters, and oval. It fits heaps in. I use it to make soup and all in. It's been great. I have had it for a few years now, and I recommend this brand. I am sure I bought it from Briscoes. I see the warehouse have pressure cookers I like the look of, but they have a non-stick coating in the internal pot. I want a stainless-steel insert pot. Thanks again for another great video.
Oh im gutted. I specifically bought mine to both slow cook and pressure cook. I have a new IP.., which I found was a bit intimidating tbh I had given away my ancient slow cooker and thought an instant pot would be perfect...was waiting eagerly for your video. Thanks heaps for your honesty. Will google ways around the slow cook issue
Hang in there, I have an updated video coming up. I have worked out a good way around it :)
Awesome 😊
Im so glad I wasnt the only one who made big errors with my pressure cooker(cosori) 1st time .same errors u made.I found watching u tube videos helped a lot.good luck.
I love my IP but I've never used the slowcook function due to the bad reviews. I cook chicken stock with whole chooks all the time, pressure cook only.
Keep warm setting is for after the cooking period is finished, it doesn't affect the preheat or cooking stage. It defaults to "on" and is quite handy. P.S. I sold my slow cooker on Marketplace when I bought my IP, before I realised the slow cooker function was crap! I need to get a separate slow cooker but I'm not in a rush.
Thanks for being honest it really is appreciated! I could feel your frustration!!!!
Its so lovely to see you so excited about your new pot. Many of us will relate to it and excited for you. Will love to see what you can make with it. I might finally buy one myself... 😊 ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Hiya Stacey I will stay with my Russel Hobbs multi cooker for now and wait till the price comes down at Briscoes 😎 thanks so much! From Raumati South 🌸💕🌸
Even if I had the space on my bench I'll never buy another appliance. All I've ever needed is a good oven, a stand mixer and food processor. But I feel your joy and pain of unboxing a new thing. The anticipation of a seamless transition from one device to a new one when it drives you nearly to tears. In my most recent experience, I sat in a telephonic abyss for ages on a helpline only to realize it was all my stupid fault for not following the instructions. Anyway that's just what I'm like lol. Anyhow I totally agree with you about cooking with Teflon after watching the film Dark Waters (2019).
You can make yogurt , some of them you can with them I have been wanting to one for quite a while a while they say they are amazing ❤
So glad you like the sauté and the pressure cooking functions. Thanks for the tip to sauté and bring items to a boil and then try the slow cook function. I may try that in the future and add the extra time needed. Looking forward to seeing what you cook in the future with the IP.
Amazing! I’ve just bought the same 8L instant pot! Was moaning I needed to find recipes etc and lo and behold there you are with an instant pot. Except my insert doesn’t have the handles. I can live with that. So happy!
Yes its cold here too. I'm wearing trackies, sweatshirt and another fluffy jacket but the sun was out !! And i have my hot water bottle ❤
I love a good hot water bottle 😊
@@FarmersWifeHomestead me too lol !!!
Stacy my husband bought me a foody ninja 2yrs ago and I love it I even dehydrate my herbs from my garden, I have never been a one to use all these kitchen gadgets but this I really recommend I cook beef stew in 1hour. Keep up the good work we love you thankyou kim from Newcastle upon Tyne in uk
I love my instant pot, there's just me so it's medium size, but its works great !!!
You are going to love that instapot I bought one a few weeks ago, and it's been a learning curve, but I love it.
My daughter in Australia had so much difficulty with her Instant Pot.
She’s a bright young woman, who is an experienced cook and caterer. It absolutely put me off. I think it was the same problem you had.
Send it back.
Thats a nice looking IP! I have two but they are older, from when they first came out. I was holding my breathe when I saw you were "slow cooking"! I thought maybe it worked properly with the new features. Im so sorry that it didn’t 😢 Slowcooker function has never been good. I never tried it because it was said it didnt keep a temperature for that. Ive never had problems with anything else but i normally ony use "pressure cook" and "saute". I dont use rice or soup either...i just use pressure cook" and the recipes ive used did the same. I love to "boil" eggs in it! One cup water, stack eggs on the rack, pressure cook 2 minutes, natural pressure release for 15 minutes. Ice bath and store in fridge...so handy! Beans from dry (no soak at all) totally cooked and out of pot in around half hour total time from heat up, pressure up to eating!
Great video with the downs and the ups. I've been a fan of our Phillips All In One cooker, high/low slow cooking. Sautee as well as pressure cooking. But hated having the teflon pot too. Managed to get the SS replacement bowl last week and a fresh seal. But highly recommend the Phillips. Looking forward to some recipe ideas.
Frosty in Nth Tas at the moment too, -1.5 at the beach today.
Hobart here!
Feeling the frost
Oh Stacey, you do have to laugh or you will cry! Some days are right offs for me as well🤣
Thank you for sharing your opinions on the Instant Pot. I am also from NZ and when i was in the market for a pressure cooker i fell in love with the Crock Pot brand one. It isnt stainless steel (and it can do the spinning thing inside the holder) but its been a lifesaver for many family meals. Plus it slow cooks well 😅❤
My daughter and I each have the 6 qt of the same. Couple of things: If the beeping bothers you let me know. There is a way to turn off the beeps. You can also use the inner pot on the eye as well. The only thing that I do differently is I hit the big silver button then click start. Not sure if that is a factor? I've been using a version of IP since 2015 and pretty used to it.
Unfortunately, it is this model that has slow cook issues. I just didn't do my research before buying. I have since found other ways to use it as a slow cooker. :)
@@FarmersWifeHomestead I've never had luck with the slow cooker option on any IP. Well, other than their actual slow cooker/roaster.
Thank you Stacey very informative. Love my instant pot for pressure cooking tough cuts meat . Haven't slow cooked but will try that function soon .
I followed you garlic puck idea and is a fantastic way to store garlic 😊😊
Hi Stacey, I love pressure cooking also, it’s hard when you see all these wonderful appliances on TH-cam but are unable to get them because of remote locations. I was lucky enough to get the Ninja foodie 4-5 years ago, and it has a slow cooker function that works quite well. I’m in Australia and realise that we don’t get all these gadgets when first released.
I believe that you can get a SS bowl for that.
Rose Red Homstead has some great instant pot videos. I don’t have one, was thinking about it but will stick with my old Russell Hobbs slow cooker.
Love your videos too by the way!l
awwww Stacey, my heart broke for you. Nothing worse than the thing you're so excited about and after waiting so long getting it and its NOT what you were expecting. But its a new day and you turned it around. Looking forward to recipes i have a crockpot express pressure cooker/slow cooker and all the other functions. I just don't know what to cook or how to cook with the pressure...it kinda scares me. I have cooked a stew on pressure which was delicious and spaghetti bog on slow cooker also great... but other than that im stuck. Cheers to you for persevering...
I could feel your excitement, frustration and disappointment, I had thought of buying one with the air-fryer function but the reviews let me know that it wasn't going to suit our needs. For the poor lighting in my kitchen I bought some stick on lights that you push to turn on (from Kmart) and they come with a remote. I used sticky back velcro to attach them to my ceiling so its easy to replace the batteries (quality batteries last longet) and I use my longer handle spatula ( also from Kmart) to turn them on and off because I keep misplacing the remote 😅 they have made a huge difference.
I like watching people use their InstantPot but it's something I have not been interested in buying. The last thing I wanted was a KitchenAid, which someone did gift me. The gadget I last bought was a Braun hand mixer almost 9 years ago. Expensive, yes, but I've never had a hand mixer last this long.
Hi Stacey! I too own instant Pot with slow cooker function and also doesn't work as slow cooker should.
Seriously!!
I really don't know why they even have that function when it doesn't work. I did a research on it, and it's said it doesn't heat the surrounding of the whole pot, the heat only comes from the bottom of the pot.
I still and always enjoy watching your vids.
Thanks for your honest review!!!
I'm sorry you had such trouble with the Instant Pot! When I was at my stepdaughter's home, I was making dinner with the Instant Pot. I thought that cooking rice would be easy and quick...well, since I didn't read a recipe, it took FOREVER to boil the water before cooking the rice and then I didn't open it to remove the steam so the rice was very sticky. Sigh... Too much of a learning curve for me. So, I have a stovetop pressure cooker and a slow cooker. That's how I do it now. I share your disappointment in something that should be all-in-one and really isn't.
Ive got the Instant pot duo, had it for about 4 years now, currently got a soup on slow cook, tonight we had a pasta dish made in it earlier tonight (pressure cooked) . Living in a tiny house it's a must have :) Its been bitter cold day in Himatangi and Palmy today also.
Thats the one I have bought...any tips re slow cook function?
I wouldn't have done without my pressure cooker they are amazing machines. I'm looking forward to trying more in this new one :)
I have a Ninja 6 qt. The pressure cooker and sauté functions works great. I was told the slow cooker function did not work well, so I’ve never tried it. I have a separate Ninja slow cooker. I love the Ninja products.
Thanks for the honesty in this video. I have been looking at an IP for ages & wondering if I could cut down on the number of kitchen appliances by having one. I love using my slow cooker to make bone broth so it looks like I would still need a slow cooker so it wouldn’t really cut down on the number of appliances after all.
I love my IP, but slow cooking is not its best feature. In a regular slow cooker, the element wraps around the bowl. In the IP the heating element is on the bottom and slow cooking just doesn't work as well. It's great for rice and starting things with frozen chicken breasts. I use my regular slow cooker for slow cooker cooking. I love the stainless steel, the fact that you can get accessories - like a clear lid for sauteing, extra pots, and silicone lids for the pots for storing soups and stews right in the pot.
ITS 145PM JUST MADE A BIG BATCH OF CREAM OF ZUCCIHINI SOUP
YUM!
I passed my instant pot to my daughter. I love making soup on the stove top and the smell while cooking. Rice is easy on the stove too. I do have 2 crockpots that get used. Have a toaster oven so as not to heat house in the summer. Seems to be all I need for now. Appreciate your honesty using this device. And love your channel!
Thank you :)
I’ve got one still in the box. Can you teach us newbie’s please.
Same here. Mine is still on the box.
Absolutely, I am currently filming a few more IP recipes. You will love it.
Hi Stacey, I have the 6 litre and my daughter has the 8 litre "Instant Pot Duo Nova" and they both work fine in slow cooker mode as long as you use the pressure cooking lid and not the glass lid (as I found out one Christmas!!) It's a shame your model is defective when using this function. I do love the stainless steel bowl. Best wishes from Adelaide.
Oh Stacy I was so excited for you getting a instant pot, I too was thinking of getting one but your excitement turned to frustration and I feel for you, hopefully you get something sorted, sending love and blessings your way ❤
Shame the slow cooker doesn't work, I was thinking of getting one myself but after watching your video I've decided not to bother as I don't want a slow cooker as well as an Instant Pot, I wanted the IP to do it all which it says it does but obviously not. After all that the soup looked amazing!! Have fun and looking forward to seeing what else you bring us 😊
I bulk meal plan with my multi cooker. I have a Phillips All In One and it’s lowest time on manual is 2mins, but I know the Instant Pot on manual is zero minutes. I cook on manual with instant release - heap of carrots for 8minutes (depending on size cut), then whole baby potatoes 10mins, whole head of cauliflower 2mins, couple of heads of broccoli 2mins. So if you wanted to try this just adjust down 2mins. A lady on TH-cam I watched showed me her bulk food prep using the instant pot, the video is preparing foods for healthy meals - easy meal assembly, her channel is Lulu’s Way. Skip through to the food prep and I’m sure you’ll get some great tips. I put all my veg into meals and freeze.
Thanks for your recommendations on the channel. I wanted the bigger one so I could meal prep too :)
Hi Stacey, if you do decide to buy a slow cooker, I’ve noticed them in op shops here in Australia, probably in NZ too. I love my trusty slow cooker ❤, thanks for sharing your adventure with this machine, what a day!
I was overjoyed to see the excited glow on your face and hear it in your voice, and then...I was sad/mad with you for your disappointment. I know you wanted that "slow cooked flavor" and I wonder if you could achieve that by taking the bones and skin from the pressure cooked chicken, roast them in your oven (PS...I miss the spoon LOL) and then pressure cook those in a bit of your stock. I know it's a whole extra step but would allow you to get every last bit of goodness from that chicken. I ALWAYS do this when I make soup/stock, even though it takes me that much longer. I also throw in with the bones to be roasted a couple heads of garlic and an onion, and will also use the roasted garlic in my "final stock." My son in law has the Ninja 10 in 1 (I think that's the one) and it does everything except clean the bathroom! I was going to recommend that one but it isn't the size you want/need, as well as the inner pot/liner also has a "coating" (not teflon tho). I guess if you wanted true "old school" slow cooker you could always find yourself a big cast iron Dutch oven. ANYWAY...sorry for your disappointment, and I'm hoping you can find a way to make this work for your needs. Love & BIG HUGS to you & Husband!
Hello, my friend :)
Yes, normally I would cook the chicken first, but as I was filming two videos that day, I just wanted to try the slow cook, leave, and forget type function. Every time I came back inside to check it I was like nah this doesn't seem right lol. I turned the camera on anyway. I have now had time to play with it and it is much better with a small volume of water at least I know that it won't slow cook large amounts of water as a normal slow cooker will.
All is not lost the rest of the machine is great and I have used it every single day since I got it. I hope you are well my friend, much love.
Oh thank you for having piggies! I love those babies so much! And I love my old instant pot, 8 qt, I use mine on Manuel cook on so much. Works good. I’m so sorry about your 😢instant pot,
My slow cooker as mentioned also has a very heavy duty ceramic insert so maintains heat and is about 7 litres ( largest size) 3 temp function my only complaint is no indicator light 😊
❤🤗🤗🤗🤗 so sorry you didn't have a great time with your Instant Pot, but awesome you made your yummy chicken noodle soup. ❤❤❤❤
It was so good after such a big day :)
Kmart has cheap slow cookers but they aren't big the ones I saw. They may have bigger ones though. My small one was only $20! Good luck finding a good slow cooker!
Good to know, thank you 😊
@@FarmersWifeHomestead I had a Kmart slow cooker but it used to take all day to cook anything. I used my daughter's slow cooker one day & yes, hers a different brand worked much better so in the end she gave me a slow cooker for christmas which I use now & it is better but unfortunately, an oval shape & larger so takes up more room. I must admit that cooking lamb shanks which is one of my favourite meals in winter when slow cooked is easier in this new cooker because it is oval & the legs fit in much better.
I have a Russell Hobs bench oven & it cost more than the other bench ovens & I can't wait for it to die, so I can buy something else as it has been an expensive waste of money! P.s. I live in a teeny, tiny flat which is a converted double garage & so my kitchenette is very tiny. So trying to obtain kitchen gadgets are are small & easy to store on my tiny shelf is a must. My g/daughter has just bought an induction hot plate so I have to trial that as the stove tops on my oven are hopeless except for heating my plate while I am cooking my tea.
I have an earlier version (the Instant Pot Duo) but I’ve never been a fan of the slow cook function….tried a couple of time and since I have a couple of slow cookers so I just prefer to use them…. I mainly use the Instant Pot to make Yogurt, Pressure cooking here and there (but I don’t use the sauté mode….I find it to be too hot in my view and if anything is left on the bottom sometimes you get a Burn message 😕) …I’ve also used it to cook rice …. I don’t use the presets anymore …. I always just manually set it up…. To be honest I don’t use it a lot any longer…Been thinking of getting rid of it …I’m still up in the air…..By the time it comes up to pressure, cooks in the time allocated, and then it releases the pressure…most of the time It’s just as easy to use my oven or air fryer….from my perspective it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be 🤷🏼♀️ …. But I think maybe I’ll hang on to it and try out some of your pressure cooker recipes 😁….Good luck 😊
I bought my husband one of these last week, I'm a bit sceptical about the yogurt function, would you do a video trying this out please
It is always helpful when you get tips like this. Thanbk you. Cheers
You are welcome :)
i have an older version of instant pot and its brilliant even slow cooker bit instant pot king pro
I have a pressure cooker I purchased from Aldi (I'm in Australia). I wanted an Instant Pot but at the time not available and this one was a good price. It's disappointing to hear the slow cooker function doesn't work as expected. I would feel the same. I do have an old slow cooker, and I use it often (it's slightly bigger due to oval shape), however for many things I use my pressure cooker on slow cook function. Mine works perfectly. I also sometimes use both, eg pressure cooker on slow cook function for a silverside, and slow cooker with my veg in it. I'd love the stainless insert though. Mine is the non stick and has become stained over time.
I’ve got a thermal cooker, which is a slow cooker without using power. Have a look and see if a thermal cooker would suit your needs. Saves on $$ because you just heat your cooked dish for 10 minutes in the pot then take it off the heat and thermal cook it. Love your channel and how you let us see your blunders because we all make them in the kitchen. Much love from over the ditch!
Okay thanks for the heads up I will check them out, thank you :)
@@FarmersWifeHomestead no worries, I love mine and use it all the time. I save so much on power which is expensive in Australia.
I'm jealous you have winter, we are broiling🥵🥵🥵🥵