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Post by thechickencoop on Jul 2, 2017 15:09:06 GMT -6
Thanks, ladies! I'm sold. Yup.
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Post by teraiin on Jul 2, 2017 15:15:22 GMT -6
Thanks, ladies! I'm sold. Yup. Me too!
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Post by anastasia on Jul 2, 2017 18:21:35 GMT -6
You don't add more liquid for bigger cuts of meat. Here's a cheat sheet I keep in my phone for some things I make a lot, just to give you some ideas of time and liquid ratios.
Sweet potato: 10 minutes on trivet, 1 cup water Oatmeal: 1 part oatmeal/2 water, 15 minutes Pearl barley: 1 part barley/4 liquid, 28 minutes Quinoa: 1 part quinoa/ 1.5 liquid, 1 minute Lentils: 1 part lentil/2 liquid, 15 minutes Chick peas: cover with liquid, 40 minutes
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Post by ajm on Jul 2, 2017 19:12:23 GMT -6
DH and I were just looking at the different IPs this morning. I think we decided on the 7 in 1 or 9 in 1. It'll all depend on the price.
The 9 in 1 has three new settings: cake, eggs and sterilize. Plus it has an updated blue LCD screen. I think those are the main differences.
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Post by justkeepmoving on Jul 2, 2017 20:06:40 GMT -6
Nothing really to add. I just got a IP at an awesome deal at Kohls (69.99 plus $10 kohls cash) so if Amazon doesn't do an awesome deal be on the lookout for Kohls. I have the 6 at 7in1 and it's awesome. I've had it for 2 weeks so far and it's a total game changer.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 2, 2017 20:43:40 GMT -6
You don't add more liquid for bigger cuts of meat. Here's a cheat sheet I keep in my phone for some things I make a lot, just to give you some ideas of time and liquid ratios. Sweet potato: 10 minutes on trivet, 1 cup water Oatmeal: 1 part oatmeal/2 water, 15 minutes Pearl barley: 1 part barley/4 liquid, 28 minutes Quinoa: 1 part quinoa/ 1.5 liquid, 1 minute Lentils: 1 part lentil/2 liquid, 15 minutes Chick peas: cover with liquid, 40 minutes Screenshotted.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 2, 2017 20:43:55 GMT -6
This thing is going to be killer when I'm on maternity leave
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 2, 2017 20:45:08 GMT -6
Nothing really to add. I just got a IP at an awesome deal at Kohls (69.99 plus $10 kohls cash) so if Amazon doesn't do an awesome deal be on the lookout for Kohls. I have the 6 at 7in1 and it's awesome. I've had it for 2 weeks so far and it's a total game changer. Oh dang, I must have just missed this. I looked today and it was still $99.99. I will keep a look out!
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Post by mrsweasley on Jul 2, 2017 21:56:21 GMT -6
Nothing really to add. I just got a IP at an awesome deal at Kohls (69.99 plus $10 kohls cash) so if Amazon doesn't do an awesome deal be on the lookout for Kohls. I have the 6 at 7in1 and it's awesome. I've had it for 2 weeks so far and it's a total game changer. Oh dang, I must have just missed this. I looked today and it was still $99.99. I will keep a look out! Check next time they have 30% off. Knowing Kohls the new "season" will start in like 3 days I'm currently kicking myself because I forgot to use my $5 reward for June
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Post by Yogurt on Jul 2, 2017 22:19:03 GMT -6
DH and I were just looking at the different IPs this morning. I think we decided on the 7 in 1 or 9 in 1. It'll all depend on the price. The 9 in 1 has three new settings: cake, eggs and sterilize. Plus it has an updated blue LCD screen. I think those are the main differences. Not gonna lie, I want it now! I don't need 2...do i?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 4:25:58 GMT -6
I feel like this instapot thing is going to change my life. I am beyond excited!!!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jul 3, 2017 6:20:57 GMT -6
So I need this, yes?
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Yogurt
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Post by Yogurt on Jul 3, 2017 8:31:21 GMT -6
Do you like convenience? Then yes.
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Post by betches on Jul 3, 2017 9:46:06 GMT -6
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Post by veganontuesdays on Jul 3, 2017 10:01:08 GMT -6
I am legit knee deep in instant pot recipes on Pinterest. If I was unsure before I am definitely sold now. GIMME THAT INSTANT POT.
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Post by RajahMD on Jul 3, 2017 12:54:25 GMT -6
The Bluetooth feature may help sell my husband on getting one of these. Especially since we frequently forget to thaw something in the morning.
I wonder if the Bluetooth one works with Alexa.
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Yogurt
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Post by Yogurt on Jul 3, 2017 13:15:27 GMT -6
Alexa cook me a potroast.
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 3, 2017 13:35:59 GMT -6
The Bluetooth feature may help sell my husband on getting one of these. Especially since we frequently forget to thaw something in the morning. I wonder if the Bluetooth one works with Alexa. LOL I just looked for skills in the Alexa app and did not see a instant pot skill, unfortunately.
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Post by RajahMD on Jul 3, 2017 14:07:46 GMT -6
The Bluetooth feature may help sell my husband on getting one of these. Especially since we frequently forget to thaw something in the morning. I wonder if the Bluetooth one works with Alexa. LOL I just looked for skills in the Alexa app and did not see a instant pot skill, unfortunately. Damn. That would be awesome though.
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Post by mrsweasley on Jul 3, 2017 18:51:42 GMT -6
I can't decide between the 6 and 8 qt. We are a family of 4, but one is a teen boy and we are planning on adding to our family. So 8 qt?
ETA: I have a 5.5 qt crock pot and don't use it a ton but I have wished it was bigger
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Post by food on Jul 3, 2017 19:02:26 GMT -6
I did not RTMFT; is the benefit of this over a crockpot just that you can cook things quicker? We don't really eat rice and pasta is easy to make on the stove, so that's not really factoring. DH just broke my crock pot insert. So it's either a new one of those or an IP. I like the flavor of slow cooking, do you lose that in the IP? The texture of the meat is way better too. A roast from the IP will be tender and less dry than the crockpot. Same with a whole chicken.
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Post by Yogurt on Jul 3, 2017 19:04:21 GMT -6
I can't decide between the 6 and 8 qt. We are a family of 4, but one is a teen boy and we are planning on adding to our family. So 8 qt? ETA: I have a 5.5 qt crock pot and don't use it a ton but I have wished it was bigger Definitely 8 qt with a teen boy and 2 other kids plus adults
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Post by food on Jul 3, 2017 19:04:44 GMT -6
I posted this on the recipe board, but this is a favorite at our house. Videos like this are what sold me on it.
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Yogurt
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Post by Yogurt on Jul 3, 2017 19:05:33 GMT -6
I did not RTMFT; is the benefit of this over a crockpot just that you can cook things quicker? We don't really eat rice and pasta is easy to make on the stove, so that's not really factoring. DH just broke my crock pot insert. So it's either a new one of those or an IP. I like the flavor of slow cooking, do you lose that in the IP? You sear the mean first using the saute button, then pressure cook it so the meat has good color and a nice sear.
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Post by daometjing on Jul 3, 2017 19:08:03 GMT -6
I did not RTMFT; is the benefit of this over a crockpot just that you can cook things quicker? We don't really eat rice and pasta is easy to make on the stove, so that's not really factoring. DH just broke my crock pot insert. So it's either a new one of those or an IP. I like the flavor of slow cooking, do you lose that in the IP? I got an instant pot when my crockpot broke. I like that beans cook faster, since we eat them a lot. I have used it as a crockpot as well as a pressure cooker, and I've been happy with it. Things like pulled pork can cook in 60-120 minutes (things take a little longer here due to altitide) vs 8 hours. I also like the saute setting, but I think some crockpots can do that now.
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Post by kitchen on Jul 3, 2017 20:27:18 GMT -6
I love being able to cool beans from dry really fast. It frees up pantry space to not have cans of beans.
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Post by auburn on Jul 3, 2017 20:48:38 GMT -6
This is great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 20:58:48 GMT -6
I'm reading the reviews on Amazon and I'm overwhelmed. I feel like I may not be smart enough for this. LOL I was overwhelmed the first time I used it. But I immediately fell in love with it and find it super easy to use. I have the basic one. I never thought I would need a rice cooking function. Rice isn't hard. But the rice that comes out of the IP is everything.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 22:34:29 GMT -6
For me the way it cooks chicken was what won me over vs a crockpot. I always felt like crockpot chicken is mushy. I don't get that with the Ip. But it still really gets flavors in like a crockpot does.
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Post by alwayscheese on Jul 4, 2017 12:00:43 GMT -6
DH and I were just looking at the different IPs this morning. I think we decided on the 7 in 1 or 9 in 1. It'll all depend on the price. The 9 in 1 has three new settings: cake, eggs and sterilize. Plus it has an updated blue LCD screen. I think those are the main differences. Not gonna lie, I want it now! I don't need 2...do i? I don't know you might. I plan on getting a second one when I have half grown children(just two of us now) so I can do mashed potatoes in one and roast in the other(just for example). And I want at least one extra insert. Eta: I want non-stick inserts. And the egg cooker and the silicon lids for storage and the silicon spring-form and probably 29 other accessories.
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