Hello everyone, just bought two instant pot wifi plus multicooker, one for me and one for mom,
One of them has a very nice easy to turn knob, while the orher is just so stiff and you can’t feel the rotations in it, both work, should i exchange the one with the stiffy knob ? Wdyt

been trying to do rice in a little steel bowl on the trivet above a curry so theres only one pot to wash after. the curry turns out fine but the rice is crunchy on top and mushy at the bottom every single time.

I'm doing roughly 1:1 water, 12 mins high pressure then 10 natural release. he keeps saying just use the rice cooker like a normal person lol but I'm stubborn about it now.

what ratio and timing works for you, and do you cover the bowl with foil or leave it open?

How do I keep this from happening?

I lost the small silicone cap on the float valve of my Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L. The float valve is red, about 30 mm long, and the end where the cap sits is about 6 mm. The official cap is out of stock and I can’t find anything on Amazon specifically for Pot Classic Mini, only other models. Can anyone recommend a cap (Amazon or elsewhere) that fits this model?

I bought a 4qt Instant Pot Air Fryer in November of 2022 and admit I use it a every day. I cooked a pork chop yesterday. It finished my program fine but, right afterwards, it died. When I say died I mean the front panel is black. I have tried it in several outlets that I know are working and it is definitely dead. I don't see any way to troubleshoot it and it is not on warrantee. Anyone know anything I can do? Should I just buy a new one like the one I have or is there a known serious problem with this unit? The space it must go in is limited and ordering another like it would fit.

Edit to change 1922 to 2022.

Should i get the duo plus or the ultra 6-quart? what do people mainly use on here? and what’s more practical to use?

what are the pros and cons of both?

I picked up an Instant Pot Duo Mini at the thrift store. The steam release valve is one without the knob, it’s just round with no arrow or indicator (it may be a replacement part).

How do I tell if it’s set to “venting” or “steaming,” and how do I release the pressure?

My husband and I just purchased our first instant pot (7.5qt Rio wide), as an effort to switch things up and expand on our weekly dinners.

One meal we love doing is boneless pork chops so we figured to try our new gadget with a tried and true.

I’m SURE I did something wrong so I figured I would post here and see the general consensus from folks with more experience.

Short and sweet of it, the chops were beyond dry and kinda bland.

Here were my steps. Lmk how you’d adjust or any additional recommendations-

1. Pat dry and season 1” boneless pork chops
   
2. Add oil to sauté setting > let it get hot > and sear on both sides for 5 mins each
   
3. Deglaze with 1.5 cups chicken broth and scraped the bottom
   
4. Added pork to trivet and cooked on meat setting high heat for 7 mins with a 10 min natural depressurization

Thanks!

Finally got an instant pot, had to make a roast.

Hi, I recently got the instant pot classic mini (3.7L) and I cooked 3 chicken drumsticks, the ones that u get from the supermarket packet and the recipe said to pressure on high (default pressure setting) for 5 minutes and natural release for 10 minutes, it came out raw ( just slightly cooked but pink throughout)😭😭😭 so I was wondering how long it should be cooked for?

Hi all,

Very new to this and just received the Instant Pot Duo Plus 5,7L Whisper Quiet with two Ziva pot in pots (also sold on the website of insant pot Netherlands). First thing I did was try to put in the two pots on top of the steam rack that the instant pot came with because I was curious how it would fit. The pots came to the edge of the instantpot and the lid went on and closed, but... now the lid won't come of again. The safety pin sticks out and sticks out further when i try to twist the lid :(

Does anyone of you know how I can get the lid off? I also contacted customer service but they are not really available. Thanks in advance for your input.

Edit: I fixed it, I will leave the post for others who might make the same mistake:

I opened the lid to the steam valve, I pulled off the weighted valve, underneath was a metal slide. I pulled up the metal slide, that's when the safety pin got released and I could open the lid.

Happy to be part of the community now though :)

Hi all, I am a university student looking to get my first instant pot. I really like making home cooked meals because I get to have control, and choose what I want to eat each day.

I'm interested in the idea of how busy university can be, and just being able to throw stuff in an instant pot and have dinner made ready.

I'm stuck on choosing between the duo crisp ultimate lid (13 functions) versus the classic instant pot (7 functions).

Ideally, I'm trying to cook different recipes off my stovetop. Making curries, stews, or just dishes with tasty sauces is something I can't really get the same effect on my stovetop. Also, I know the meat cooked in instant pots can get very tender which isn't something I can't really get the same effect for on the stovetop without effort.

The air fryer option for the duo crisp is convenient, it allows to give a crisper finish on dishes that have been slow/pressured cooked. It is more expensive though then the classic one.

I don't get much time since I do a lot of studying, and just seeing if I can make cooking more about chopping and preparing ingredients and throwing it all in, vs. my cooking now where I have to basically be present at the stove. The time saving definitely helps me.

I'd appreciate if anyone can chime in and give their opinions here on what I should get.. I do have a dedicated air fryer, but it'd just create extra work for when I need to transfer food from the instant pot to the air fryer.

Also, if anyone has a busy life and found the instant pot especially useful, mind also sharing how it's helped? Cooking healthy meals are definitely getting in the way sometimes for me!

Hi everyone! I’ve never owned a pressure cooker before, but I finally caved and bought the Instant Pot Duo Crisp Ultimate (6.5 qt, 13-in-1 with the air fryer lid) for a few reasons:

1. I use my slow cooker and soup pot constantly, so something that does both in less time is a big win.
2. My air fryer is old and (let’s be honest) grimy, so a combo unit was appealing. I did plenty of research before buying and know the air fryer lid has its tradeoffs, so I’m mostly hoping for practical tips on getting the best results from this specific model.
3. Pressure cookers have evolved into multicookers and nearly every function looks useful to me. Yogurt and proofing are the exceptions, but I’m happy to experiment!

Since I’m new to both pressure cooking and multicookers in general, I’d love to hear your lessons learned, favorite recipes, or things you wish you’d known sooner. I cook for just two (me and my husband) and we don’t have any dietary restrictions, so I’m open to just about anything. What was your biggest beginner mistake?

Thanks so much in advance!

We are beginning the process of a full gut kitchen reno and are currently out of a kitchen. Pretty lost on which model to get. We are a family of 4, like some leftovers, sometimes batch cook. A little overwhelmed by what the features are and what I’d actually need. I was thinking maybe the 6qt pro?

Hi,
With 4 hour soak, recommended cook time for soup or curry? Soft, but not mushy. Fresh beans.
Many thanks.

Hello. I have been trying to find a new gasket for my 4qt new to me mini rio anywhere. I saw 6 qt fits but want to confirm if this is true. thank you.

Single person, will live alone to the end of my days, I am a portion control kinda person when it comes to meals

I wanna replace my 1.5 litre pressure cooker with IP in India only 6QT is in stock but it is at the regular price of a 3QT in sale right now and I'm tempted to get it. The entire instant pot range was out of stock for months here and now only the 6QT is in stock. Should I wait for 3QT to be stocked or go for the 6QT?

Uses I cook fresh so small 2 portions of rice, pulses, lentils, gravies. Preferably stack cooking. Boiling eggs. Looking to fit in idli stands as well

Hello everyone. question. is this mold or burnt? Got it from an auction today. Smells a little funky. If so, can this be fixed, and how? Seems like it might be in the cooking pot part too.

*Okay, I am going to replace the gasket. This is the Rio mini 4QT. I cannot find this replacement gasket anywhere. Does the 6qt gasket fit it?

I haven't used my IP in over a year. I think I want to use it tomorrow but before I do does anybody know any tests I can do to make sure it works without wasting a lot of food? Or should I just use some expired rice or quinoa and see if it comes out ok?

Hi! I’m stuck between the instant pot rio mini (4qt) and the instant pot ultra (6qt)

i know the ultra has more features. However, does it really matter? i’m stuck between the two.😞 From the dimensions, they take up around the same counter space but what do people prefer? For reference, i’m living in an apartment and I plan to only use it for myself. I plan to make chicken, soups and more.