TOP 5 INSTANT POT TIPS & HACKS

[@FloLum]

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[@coconutwoman91746]

When I do quick release, I put a damp dish cloth over the vent so that water vapour doesn't splash all over.

[@Mausiquilter]

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[@ooohlaa13]

why would anyone thumbs down? such gentle teaching, helpful and kind. Geez!

[@missmamtube]

Shalom! Thank you so much for sharing your tip with us. Blessings to you and yours!

[@tilliemoore1268]

I am so happy to find your channel, thank you so much for all these how to’s.

[@goldarua3802]

Love the simplicity of your meals. Also the way he always has to taste everything.

[@thekeyboardzone-kas]

Hi, Flo - I've had my IP for 3 years now and love, love, love it. I'm quite comfortable using it, and really didn't think there was anything new I could learn about it ... until I discovered your channel just now, which proves that there's ALWAYS something new we can learn about our beloved IP! Thanks so much for sharing all the great tips! I have just subscribed. :)

[@leelongeway7117]

I’m new at this and found this extremely helpful. Thanx a lot

[@kgknitter101]

Thanks for these tips! I honestly never thought of starting the cooking before I have everything in there. Genius!

[@GraceMak85]

Thank you for the tips! It’s so helpful! You have made me enjoy cooking with the instant pot! Thanks again, Flo!

[@cindywu4108]

Great tips!!! I like the foil handles and pot in pot cooking! Thank you for sharing☺️

[@chaplainesque]

The foil is my favorite hint too! Very sensible!

[@studiosingyourstyle]

Very nice tips thank you!

[@karenwoodruff3533]

Love the pot in pot idea!!!

[@richarddixon-dascanio3767]

Awesome you both are. Very informative, very glad there is someone like you who actually breaks it on and let us know what you can do and what you cannot do.

[@nolongerafan6228]

I JUST got my IP no more than an hour ago, but I've been watching your vids for a few days in prep. Your vids are great!

[@cookingwithalittlespice]

Yes I love her videos, very helpful

[@leslieu9092]

Love all of your recipes, the tips, and the hair!

[@diannalynnYT]

New IP user. Have had it for 2 years. Used it last night for the first time. Used it for breakfast and now about to make brownies. These tips are awesome. I’m enjoying learning so much and I’m finding cooking fun again.

[@ronhart8857]

Great idea's to keep from getting burned, and making clean up easier. Thank you

[@corinneaggar9755]

Thank you, very useful tips, love watching your videos so much more useful than just reading recipes at first, got your cook book can’t wait to try new flavours take care both of you 🙏

[@louisedavidson848]

Thank u for sharing ur knowledge.

[@jasminez3959]

you speak very clearly, thank you

[@randyfukuda8562]

Flo, you and Dude are my top KZbin video celebs. Your recipies save me time and time again and I'm grateful to you both. Randy, Alhambra, CA.

[@jeanb.7963]

Thanks Flo for the tips! Your haircut looks great!

[@MondaySkipper]

Your videos have been a great resource. Thank you for your efforts. Pot-on!

[@CoconutFarms]

I'm so happy I've found your channel. Love my Instant Pot. I look forward to trying your recipes. Thanks for sharing!

[@xandraj5487]

Thanks for the tips! My tip is for frozen white castle burgers (since we don't have them in CA). My S.O. prefers them steamed so we use the steam function for 2-9 mins... Depending on how many you're cooking. We use the trivet, pour in a cup of water, and then lay down a sheet or 2 of parchment paper. Large enough to cover the trivet and come up the sides of the pot - no bigger than the top of the trivet handles. Steam and nom!

[@charlottecastillonirenberg8020]

Love your recipes and Explanations! You make it so easy for us Thanks so much 🥰

[@cherylgrube78]

That was really helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!

[@bananabradysmom]

I just got my instant pot! I love the tips and your motto! Thanks for sharing!

[@imautopian]

Great tips.Thanks for sharing. I've had my 8 quart Cosori instant pot a few months and I think it's my favorite kitchen too ever..use it every day for so many things!

[@hpeteacher9445]

Hi Flo and Dude! You both have gotten me over being scared of my Instant Pot and now having fun finding out what deliscious meals it can make. I have the 8 quart, so maybe my trivet has longer handles. I wear my silocone oven mits, grab the base of a wooden spoon and put the dowel end through both handles. With one hand on the middle of the spoon I lift the inner pot high enough until I can grab the top of my pot in pot bowl. Works for me. Thanks again and keep those videos coming! HPE Teacher

[@SouthCountryMom]

Wonderful tips! Thank you!

[@raeannuria5691]

Great info! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@vegnurse8173]

Thanks for the handle tip.

[@VanzHumbleHome]

Great tips! The foil on the handles in awesome. I do the slow quick release as well. Nice vid.

[@lexwaldez]

Pot in Pot to eliminate scorching is a great idea! Thank you!

[@sherigentry4955]

I've learned from watch your videos & love your recipes. 😊

[@AWanderingEye]

I will have to construct that sling thingy, very useful. My tip: when time is a factor and you can, use hot liquids to "speed" things up. Esp. if saute isn't a necessary function of preparing your dish. Keep doing all you are to spread the good news about the IP!

[@commonsensecooking7645]

Hi Flo!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@marthawest799]

Awesome thank you somuch MS FloLum❣️ love the DIY grips for the basket thing, I have just the one that came with my Insta-pot which does not have any handles , but I didn’t know about the pip . Which is great because it’s just my husband and I. I love steel cut oats too this will make it quicker 🤗❣️💖❣️ Thank you for sharing ❣️ I just received my insta-pot for “Mother’s Day “ love love it for sure😊👍🏻

[@Midge421]

Thanks. I got one for Valentines Day! I’m so excited. Great tips for this newb!

[@sassysanders3997]

Excellent tips..........thank you!

[@bodeine454]

Thank you! So if you're making oatmeal or something similar and you're using the pot inside the pot method do you set the smaller pot directly on top of the instant pot or on top of the trivet?

[@cdlady54_95]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@Lseverett5]

Thanks for the tips. I love my instant pot! Totally off topic...your hair cut looks so cute on you!

[@FloLum]

💁🏻‍♀️ Thanks!

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

That’s a clever idea using the foil to pull it up. Thanks for the tips.

[@teriyoung8922]

thanks for this, I love the dowel of the wooden spoon to release pressure, it taught me to not be afraid of my Instant Pot,. Also, your Pho recipe is now a go-to in our house. Can you please do a video using frozen solid chicken? (as I so rarely remember that dinner is important)? I have used my IP to cook it but I imagine you have more creative ideas other than Pho!

[@denisejohnston6243]

Love love my pit and tips,live your vidoes too. Thanks

[@Buffalo49]

If you're adding water, add boiling water. (That will help speed things up, too.)

[@gracielou4075]

I have an electric tea kettle that I use for cooking (as well as tea). I use it plain for the InstantPot or I when I add Better Than Bouillon for broth. I find it helps with the Pot coming to pressure. I use the kettle for so much. It is even used when washing the lid out.

[@CassandraRidenhour]

Your video and audio are great quality. Sets you apart from a lot of the other IP instructors. Thanks for that!

[@angelamedwid]

Thank you so much for sharing. Esp. the P.I.P. it is so logical, yet I have never done this yet! A believer in one pot dinners, this is totally going to help matters.

[@MikeSooch]

Flo, I didn't read all of the comments, so I don't know if anyone is ahead of me on this, but I just shared the link to this video with the Instant Pot Community group on Facebook. I remain a big fan of your videos and I'm attempting to spread the word.

[@FloLum]

So greatly appreciate that! Thank you, Mike!

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

Absolutely marvelous! Thank you.

[@AundriaM]

Thanks for the tips Flo.

[@authenticallyamber99]

Thank you! Love my pressure cooker!

[@jeffreser4565]

very useful ideas, especially the preheat

[@mcimon91]

Hi Flo! Love your recipes and tips! I've subscribed to your channel and watched a bunch of your videos and I'm learning alot. I have an XL Pressure Cooker but it's the same size as your Instant Pot. 👍💙

[@ANNPOLLARD1967]

Thank you for the hacks & tips. I’m a new subscriber too.

[@TMB247]

As Always ... Excellent

[@tonyso9637]

like the slow or semi-quick release and full release. Thanks.

[@stacymcnamees7168]

Thanks for the tips👍

[@beckycordell7038]

You can also turn your trivet upside down, resting on the handles, so that you have room for larger food below and a shallow dish on top.

[@ooohlaa13]

I like this, I find the handles take up too much precious space anyway, this is an exciting learning process and I love the sharing by all ... thanx for making this video!

[@lindajohnsen5170]

Beckcordell Cordell great idea!! 🤗

[@astrongchristian]

I also use the "slow - quick release" method, but I place the pot under the exhaust vent on a cookie sheet to keep the pot level. I then cover the steam release spout with a kitchen towel to keep the moisture and water droplets localized and to soak up the heaviest release . I leave the exhaust fan running until the steam release is finished to vent most of the moisture. Great tips for users. Thanks.

[@nygreenguy]

The foil sling is genius.

[@14Marathons]

Another very good video Flo and Dude. Appreciated the helpful tips. Yes, it's too bad that trivet doesn't come with tabs to more easily grab and lift the trivet out...Your idea with the aluminum foil is a good one. I do like those little red silicone grippers that are sold, they make it a bit easier for grabbing the trivet and for holding the pot when stirring (because it spins). The silicon grippers aren't as cumbersome as oven mitts. Thanks for mentioning the PIP method....I forget about doing that.

[@chaplainesque]

PIP is great for steaming.

[@lindajohnsen5170]

Love all the ideas, but really liked the tip about using the wooden spoon handle to bleed off the pressure, so simple yet so elegant! Thanks for great video 😊

[@arthuurwong49]

What’s PIP?

[@tom95521]

Great channel. You show us the good and the bad which makes you very honest and real. My wife was anti-IP when I bought the 8 quart last year until she found out how fast it cooks beets, beans, chicken, turkey, .... Now she likes the IP except she still uses her rice cooker for forbidden rice. Cooking butter chicken tonight in the IP. Trying to figure out how I can sneak in a Philips air fryer next without steam coming out of her ears.

[@FloLum]

😂😂😂 Good luck with that!

[@leeleescraps]

Just got my Philips air fryer this weekend & I’m in love!! It’s not the digital one but works great!

[@tom95521]

After reading the wirecutter review on airfryers it looks like we're getting a breville smart oven air instead. She does a lot of dehydration so I guess it makes sense to buy one appliance that does multiple things (like the IP).

[@FloLum]

Always good to get your wife on your side! 😉

[@victoriakarshner3383]

You are so stinking cute! Can't wait to use some of your tips (anxiously awaiting for my Instant Pot to arrive).

[@justme-zm2vv]

Thx great tips!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Nice job Flo. Always enjoy your videos! 😗😗😗

[@fishorcutb8]

New to instant pot. Great video thanks for the tips

[@vickiesdaughter]

Thank you :) I thought I was doing something wrong when it would spew all over the place while doing QR. Glad to know I can just do a slow quick release.

[@pamwilliams9992]

Great tips!! Thank you 😃

[@mikitta47]

I really like the controlled pressure release method you show. Makes a lot more sense than babysitting bursts of quick release :)

[@KathleenHoover76]

Hi Flo, I have a tip to minimize the steam (or any possible spewing). After I open the quick release valve, I gently place a damp dishcloth over the valve to collect the steam. This also minimizes the loud hissing sounds that frighten my dogs and make them run for the hills (hahaha).

[@FloLum]

I’ve read that it is unsafe to do that and it may void your warranty. You may want to look into that.

[@Slowpoke5055]

Many thanks. I learned something today :-)

[@gimpygranny843]

I am loving your videos, Thank you so much. My first instapot wasn't called that It was simply electric pressure cooker.

[@FloLum]

Instant Pot is the brand name. Yes... they are all electric pressure cookers.

[@marshakaehler7859]

Good info esp the trivet

[@cmuther1]

Wonderful! Thanks so much! :)

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

I clicked "like" and "subscribe". Thanks for the tips! (PS- I think your camera man is in love with you ;)

[@marylouaguirre8883]

Great hair cut you look 10 years younger love your Chanel and your food you’re a beautiful lady and cook too keep up the good work

[@mltbkr]

hi Flo a newbie here just subscribed...going to try your Thai Curr.y last night made Moracon Chickpea stew, came out awesome!

[@davidbgreensmith]

For release of something I know will foam up - like pasta - I do a stepped quick release. So release for a count of 10, seal for count of 10 and so on. You can use the heartbeat indicator in the timer to count the seconds. After the initial surge of pressure eases off, you can increase the release to 20 seconds open/10 shut. It just gives whatever is inside foaming up chance to subside.

[@ooohlaa13]

what is the heartbeat indicator?

[@davidbgreensmith]

If you look at the timer on the front, there is a little red dot that flashes on and off to mark the seconds.

[@ooohlaa13]

thanx i thought that might be the case, not that familiar yet. Will pay more attention next time around, still newbie.

[@offairhead]

Can you use crock pot bags or oven bags with the instant pot?

[@karwan5174]

Hi Flo, I like the pot you use inside instant pot? Can you share the link to buy one? Also can I use glass container instead? Thank you in advance

[@FloLum]

Those steel pots (set of 4 nesting bowls) were purchased about 20 years ago from Costco so I don’t have a link. I do use glass bowls sometimes. I personally have not had a problem with them.

[@jul8065]

Thank you Flo great tips.

[@MeowTX]

I really enjoyed your video. Where did you get the aluminum bowl from?

[@FloLum]

It’s one of a set of 4 nested stainless steel bowls that I picked up from Costco several years ago. Unfortunately, I haven’t found anything similar to recommend.

[@yamarblackburn5642]

I have an instant thank you for sharing how to you it Properly

[@MrSmithtoo]

Hi. Love the videos. Just a little comment that may help. Water under pressure is hotter than water boiled in an open pan, so less time and energy is used to achieve the same result. I love my 'Pot'. Bye !

[@roncooke2188]

Flo Good of you to reply

[@shirleyhardy5348]

Thanks for the great tips. I have heard that Santa may be bringing me one. Can't wait.

[@ErikaBonwildwings]

Hi there, do you know where I can find a little pot like the one you used in this video for the pot in pot? Thank you

[@FloLum]

I picked up these pots at Costco several years ago. If I find something similar, I will add it to my Amazon shop: www.amazon.com/shop/flolum

[@liamaria2782]

I never read the instructions, I can t be bothered (😛) but I love watching you cooking with the Instant Pot!!! Thank Flo ❤️❤️❤️

[@feliciaharris7372]

Just got the IP Ultra 6QT. Yesterday, tried making oat groats and it came out a watery mess 😔 think I used to much water. Will you PLEASE make a video on making oat groats in the IP. Thank you for these great videos!

[@FloLum]

Is that like steel cut oats? Will this help? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2O1kHqIlLWUapY

[@nicolawrence]

Flo Lum in

[@eyeonart6865]

Buy an electric water pot ot tea pot. it just takes a couple minutes to heat water and add to instant pot and then there is no wait time for water to heat up in the instant pot. works great and time saver.

[@seizethedayandlive]

i'm a total novice so these tips are greatly appreciated; in particular, thanks for preventing me from spraying stuff all over my kitchen when i use the quick release! ha! ha!

[@SandyB4975]

Rand U hi I’m not sure I understand the quick release and when and why I would use it. So far I’ve waited until the toggle has come up before I open the pot?

[@seizethedayandlive]

I'm no expert but I don't think it matters much; quick release if you want access to the food sooner. Sometimes, I'll let it release slowly on it's own (I do nothing) because I want it to simmer longer.

[@natashadobbs3029]

Hi Flo. Enjoy your channel. Where did you buy the inner pot from? Is it a insta pot brand pot? Thanks.

[@FloLum]

I bought those stainless steel bowls from Costco several years ago. If I find something similar, I will add it to my Amazon list: amazon.com/shop/flolum

[@jimbinger]

Just 1 additional tip... It really makes things neater and potentially safer to place a kitchen towel over the vent before doing a quick release. Enjoy the videos!

[@Afaithfulmommy]

Wait... did I see a Norwex silicone lid on one of your dishes in this video? Do you have a video where you talk about using those when cooking in the Instant Pot? Great hack ideas. I love the tin foil handles and will start doing that promptly.

[@FloLum]

I ❤️ Norwex! But, no videos on them specifically. They show up every now and again in my vids.

[@judithann1117]

If I have an 8 quart IP should I buy the 6 quart pot for pot-in-pot cooking to allow space around inside pot?

[@FloLum]

I haven't tried fitting my 6qt liner into my 8qt but I don't imagine you need to do that. Just use any stainless steel pot or heatproof dish.

[@kenfoster3983]

Love the Tips. You and your hubby are fun to watch. You did not share how you use Chopsticks when you are using IP. ;) PS, the short hair looks good on you.

[@FloLum]

That's a given! I use them even when not using the IP. 😉

[@ooohlaa13]

I love the foil handle idea but am concerned about aluminum breakdown during the pressure. Supposedly alum offgasses same as mercury in the teeth and we are advsied to stay away from using it, it micro flakes off. Don't know if its true but maybe inventing something with silicone might be safer (until they find out it is also toxic ... don't mean to be Debbie Downer, love your presentations), just sharing for consideration.

[@crr5699]

You are correct that Aluminum is toxic for us and should never come into contact with our food. Not sure if it off-gasses. Will have to look into that. I was thinking a rope handle might be an easy and safe fix instead of the aluminum foil handles.

[@susank5218]

@@crr5699 Yes, kitchen/butcher twine.

[@traviswonders]

Do you have a good recommendation for a stainless steel bowl (like the one you have in the pic)? I have the 8QT instant pot and would like to get some bowls for pot in pot :) Would be happy to use referral links to kick money your way!

[@FloLum]

I bought these bowls at Costco several years ago. They came in 4 sizes nested together. Really great quality. I wish I could refer you but I would hate for you to get something of lesser quality! If I come across something, I will definitely add it to my Amazon shop list. Thanks for the support!