How to Sterilize in Your Instant Pot

Did you know that your Instant Pot has a useful sterilization function?
That's right - Your favorite kitchen appliance provides a quick and easy way to sterilize your household items... all from the press of a button 👉🔆
Here’s how 😉

[@raymondmorales8774]

Who's here tryna learn how to sterlize jars with grain for mushrooms lol

[@SpiralingThruConsciousness]

me

[@deviantaffinity1626]

That'd be me.

[@sadhu7191]

I am here trying to find out if I can sterilize action figures and put them in spawn bag. Kinda like a happy meal

[@IG_ArticleParticle]

Lmao so whats the conclusion

[@ethanbaker416]

Yes

[@madhavisruthi]

Are the process and time settings same for sterilizing plastic baby milk bottles?

[@MsJia33]

Mine doesn't have a STERILIZE option. Would STEAM work?

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

How do sterilize jars for canning. I’ve seen videos that say 1 minute. Which is correct? There’s a big difference between 1 and 15 minutes

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Hi Kelley. When it comes to canning please follow the USDA published guidelines & recipes for home canning, found here: nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html If you have any more questions you can reach out to our Customer Care team at the following link: www.instanthome.com/customer-care-center

[@coloringwithd]

Oh my this is great!!! I don’t know why I didn’t think of it. I can do my jars in it. Thank you for sharing 🌞🌞🌞

[@brianschreech]

You can, if you only use them for yourself. 100% sterilization cannot be guaranteed. That requires 15psi for at least 90mins.

[@grxygxds]

@@brianschreech wrong.

[@KJ99otis]

Brilliant and practical- thank you !

[@brianschreech]

And inaccurate. That said, I would use mine if it's all I had ;) Not 100% "sterile" though...

[@therasheck]

Thank you!

[@pamelaleitman9200]

What about for the 3 quart instant pot? Still 15 mins?

[@tripstojohnofgod]

Can I do this without the steam rack? I have the smallest, with the steam rack the mason jar will not fit. Thank you in advance. Great video.

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Great question! You must place mason jars on a steam rack when sterilizing. Unfortunately the 3Qt Mini models are a little too small for this. Time for an upgrade!

[@tripstojohnofgod]

@@InstantPotOfficial ty for your reply. What if I place the mason jar sideways and cover it with water?? And let boil it under the saute setting for 10min. Any thoughts?

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Thank you for your question. For safety reasons, please do not place the jars sideways. Always upright and on the trivet.

[@brianschreech]

"Sterilize", no. Sanitize, yes. Kill most bacteria, yes. Sterilization requires at least 15psi, maintained for at least 90mins. To inactivate the Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore, meeting guidelines determined by the FDA, USP, and ISO 11138-3, you must use a real pressure cooker that can 'maintain' 15psi. Most Instapots have a normal working 10-12psi. They may touch higher, but only for a few secs.

[@DianeMerriam]

The Instant Pot was the only pressure cooker tested that was able to eliminate the Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore successfully. They used the manual mode at high pressure and temperature. It required 45 minutes to eliminate it, but it did. journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0208769#sec002

[@Stepwise9000]

90 minutes is far beyond overkill with 15 pounds of saturated steam

[@themikeroberts]

15 PSI is only required to sterilize liquids but this video didn't claim the instant pot could disinfect liquids. Solid items, as shown in the video, can even be disinfected at 0 PSI with enough heat. The instant pot has both heat and pressure.

[@CatCarina]

Is this safe for ordinary re-used jars (not specialist canning jars). Will pressure cooking for 15 minutes crack break ordinary glass? I've cracked glass jars when I've tried to sterilise them in the oven.

[@sylviah1234]

My 8 qt auto sets sterilize for 30 minutes. What is the right time 15 minutes or 30 minutes? thank you

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Great question! The default time is 30 minutes, but 15 minutes is all you really need.

[@sylviah1234]

Can I leave my jars in the PC to keep them warm and just let it Natural release ?

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Great question! Absolutely, you can leave them to naturally release.

[@user-pe6fz8mj9u]

would you recommend if someone use it for sterilizing agar? I have seen people using instant pot for the same purpose.

[@InstantPotOfficial]

The Instant Pot has not been tested for use in sterilizing agar, therefore we cannot recommend it.

[@CiaranWhelan]

This does not meet sterilisation pressure or temperatures.

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Hi Ciaran, we want to let you know that these steps are for common household items. The Instant Pot should not be used for sterilizing any type of medical or industrial equipment.

[@yunchoi]

My jar is too tall to fit vertically, but fits horizontally. Is it okay to place a bottle horizontally?

[@InstantPotOfficial]

For safety reasons we do not recommend that you place jars/bottles on their sides.

[@Pattys1967]

i have the instant pot duo evo plus 6 quart and it doesnt have a sterilize button,do i just steam it? thanks

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Hi Patty. Great question! You can use the Pressure Cook function in place of the Sterilize function.

[@belenbrunelli5200]

Can I sterilize ordinary re-used jars using the pressure cook option (I don’t have the sterilize preset)? Is it safe?

[@nhana93]

Hi, did this work?

[@marlinejourdain4480]

Can plastic baby bottles be sanitized this way?

[@billytheweasel]

This woman does; kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4u0o6KwYq1-nZI

[@billytheweasel]

Aww I don't have a 'sterilize' button on my IP-DUO 60 V3 I used 'pressure cook' on low pressure... ok to sterilize?

[@louisehamlin2116]

The video says 15 minutes on High pressure cook if you don't have "sterilize" button.

[@rebeccalimon5959]

Can I sterile 8 once and quart mason jars in an 8 quart Instant Pot? If so how many?

[@affliction6911]

Do just put water in.. you don't add anything else to the water to sanitize? I would assume to put vinegar or lemon juice or something else to the water. Thank you for the kitchen tip

[@InstantPotOfficial]

Water is all you need.

[@ai4ijoel]

Does not answer the simple question. What size bottles can you sterilize in the 8 quart pot?

[@Pattys1967]

well if they dont fit in your pot then you cant sterilize in it ,simple answer

[@gabrielvazquez7147]

The instructions that flash up on the screen go by way to fast. Not helpful.

[@InstantPotOfficial]

You can slow the video down in settings.

[@venom518]

You can hit pause at anytime during the video.

[@learnwithjahsun]

Thank you!