INSTANT POT! Is it HEALTHY? WORTH THE $$$?

I get a lot of questions about my Instant Pot meals whenever I post them. Is it worth it? Is it healthy? Should I get one? So I thought I would make this 'quick' little video answering those questions and sharing a few recipes.
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[@GeneralTrusty]

PRO TIP: use boiling water from your kettle to decrease the time to come up to pressure/temp. thanks for the video Derek! much love.

[@llathem2212]

Great idea. Thx.

[@consciousobserver629]

I totally do that, too. Sooooo helpful!!

[@Itsunclegabby]

An electric kettle would be even faster!

[@llathem2212]

Thx GN. Mine is coming tomorrow. My old rice cooker is Teflon instead and that’s pretty toxic. Will donate it because there are ppl who have no options or no extra money to buy any kind of cookware. Although this looks so much better. I actually found one via Walmart.com

[@gomezaddams6470]

@@llathem2212 if you go into most Asian stores they have a stainless steel pot that's the same size as your coated rice cooker insert so you can replace it completely and it's like having a new rice cooker! For future notice if you already donated it sorry. That's what we did it just carried it in and there was one exactly the same size in stainless steel that was nice and thick and it was really cheap like 8 bucks! It did stick a tiny bit on the hot spot in the middle but it is a $300 rice cooker so I got used to it and now it's just regular.

[@metalboozeweed]

Best investment I ever made, its so easy! Im lazy and forget to soak beans and lentils but with this I get home from work throw in veggies and beans etc. It makes the best chilli, also soups etc. I couldnt be without it now! Anyone who complains that being vegan is too expensive, dry beans, lentils, rice etc are so cheap I've actually saved so much money since being vegan.

[@metalboozeweed]

@@susu9999 I think as long as you cook them for long enough and at high enough pressure/temperature it is sufficient to destroy any toxins. I have cooked dry red kidney beans a few times without any issues. Instant Pot website recommends 25-30 mins. Perhaps to be on the safe side soak them before, since toxins are highest in red beans.

[@cameronhodgins3431]

Hey Derek! Pro tip: if you press the "bean and chili" button twice, it turns off the "keep warm" setting, which helps it cool down faster at the end (if you don't like venting). Also, I often blend up flax seeds/hemp hearts in water (like a flax egg) and then use that in the instant pot to make creamier sauces!

[@nshweb2002]

You need to learn how to use the saute setting before doing your dish. Then you can caramelize your onions and garlic before throwing your grains and other veggies in and pressure cooking your meal. My wife loves this method and gives the dish a better flavor.

[@BusyLizzy_]

Saute feature is absolutely awesome! I agree!

[@dreamervanroom]

Remember he eschews oil.

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

No need to sauteé. Its just as tasty. The sauteé just needs minding. I'm too lazy

[@pacnwnudist]

@@dreamervanroom You can saute with water.

[@VEGGIEIB]

OMG YES!! Sauté Rules! Your dish tastes soooo much better!

[@BusyLizzy_]

I've been an instant pot user for about a year. LOVE IT! I make big batches of dried beans (kidney, pinto, chick peas) and freeze them for future use. Vegan "dump and go" chili: use "Saute" mode with a splash of water or broth and 1 TBSP each dried garlic and onion, 1 TBSP chili powder, 1 tsp cinnamon (trust me) and 1 tsp cocoa powder, dash of salt and pepper. Saute til fragrant. Dump in one can of diced tomatoes with juice, 1 can kidney beans (or about 1.5 cups of your cooked, frozen ones and 2 cups of any fresh or frozen veggies you wish (I've used zucchini, cabbage, corn, squash, onion, celery, carrots, peppers, etc.) Add about 1 cup water on top (don't stir in, so it can steam up). Set the MANUAL (or Pressure Cook) button to 6-15 minutes (honestly, it doesn't much matter.... if I have harder veggies I use more time). Vent when done, or use the 'natural release' (just let it depressurize by itself) if you have time. So easy, and so good!

[@BalanceWithBhuvan]

The key to cooking perfect beans with really less time and even saving up on energy is OVERNIGHT SOAKING. It has also been shown to even reduce phytic acid content which can interfere with some vitamin and mineral absorption. Here in India, we have been cooking beans soaked-dry beans in pressure cooker since forever. And now with my instant pot, it easier than ever. Also, I batch cook them and freeze them to add in any recipes I like.

[@user-km8oh1ll5t]

"Here in India" lost all credibility with that one. Everyone knows India isn't a real place lol

[@ValeriyaVandermark]

Thanks for the good tips!.

[@dreamervanroom]

Yay. Experience counts.

[@jonahbert111]

Fortunately, pressure cooking also reduces phytic acid, so one can skip soaking if they are like me, and never plans that far ahead to soak them overnight.

[@flclub54]

@@user-km8oh1ll5t Rude.

[@bdadams2661]

Dr Michael Greger just posted a video on cooking nutrient loss. In general the pressure cooker = less cooking time=less loss. I recommend his video. You were pretty close on your answer.

[@Heather037]

Instant Pot, Vitamix, a high quality chef's knife, and a good cutting board is all you need in a vegan kitchen. Throw in a slow masticating juicer and you are good to go!

[@jademusic1211]

I agree! Although, I don't have an Instant Pot (I use a rice cooker) or Vitamix, and my juicer is rarely used (I hate the cleanup). 😳 Derek has used a nut bag in place of a juicer, and it works just as well! 😊

[@sovereignsoulutions6612]

agreed

[@dreamervanroom]

Tossing the fiber after juicing loses all kinds of nutrients. I love my blender (the upside-down kind) which keeps the fiber (fiber feeds your good colon bacteria). Another "upside" is that this is easy to clean compared to a regular blender, and trivial to clean compared to a juicer. Cook on!

[@TheWodeh]

and a steamer.

[@TheWodeh]

It is easier on the digestive system to juice. Your body also absorbs the nutrients from the juice quickly. You still get soluble fiber from juice. A juice is a smooth and enjoyable experience. Both a blender and slow juicer are excellent to have. Every home should have them.

[@LexAcademic]

The cat on the side is not an indication that you're dirty - it's a sign that you are a KIND, TRUE SOUL. Capische!

[@Simnettnutrition]

That meow though! He is clearly starving to death... I can't be that kind. ;)

[@smartquotes6838]

@@rainbowsquash673 against animal domestication? XD are animals happier if left on the streets?

[@smartquotes6838]

@@rainbowsquash673 wtf XD

[@xxdrleek10]

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[@jimdandy8996]

@@aislingsibeallyons3416 Its not stealing the milk, its relieving them of the milk.

[@JulieOParkCity]

I usually use my Instantpot more than my stove. Vegan Richa has some delicious Instantpot recipes.

[@MusicJunkie37]

So much oil though :/

[@erinks503]

I love her recipes too! Also she has a TON of oil free options for like every recipe

[@JulieOParkCity]

Yes she has oil free options. Its really easy to also adjust most of her recipes so there is no oil. If a recipe says sautés in oil I just sautés with water.

[@llathem2212]

I use water in other recipes that require oil with no problem.

[@justrobin1234]

Here's Vegan Richa's playlist for instant pot recipes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpzPaYyVjK2UmbM

[@jesusfan3151]

Chef AJ I think has a playlist of Instant Pot recipes and discount code. She does no oil instant pot recipes ALOT! Hope that helps someone.

[@esthersprinkle5797]

I’ve had my instant pot for well over a year. I use it nearly every day and sometimes twice a day. I love it. It’s one of my favorite kitchen tools. I love to get new recipe ideas. Looking forward to more from you! Thanks. You’re the best!

[@sandracarli1110]

I don't know why, but I love soaking legumes and observing the change they go through.

[@lilmisspeace]

I love watching sprouts; they go through a soaking period first before they shoot and it's so interesting watching "life" coming out of something that looked like nothing of much importance ❤ watching plants is fascinating!

[@nommh]

Apart from lentil soaking legumes is always a good idea.

[@sandracarli1110]

@@nommh I also soak lentils :-D

[@mauricecooper9763]

I have one of these, and it replaces a lot of equipment. Definitely a time-saver!😁👍

[@landerhendrickx3522]

"Your food should be ready in about an hour"-pot helps you do other stuff while your food is preparing :).

[@GustavMahlerHorn]

I love this Chinese style recipe: Brown Rice (seperately cookded in a rice cooker) Garlic / onion One bunch Tong ho around 250-300g per person (delicious green leafy veg) 2 Purple sweet potatoes Some Tofu Ground Chilli Sechuan peppers (whole) Chinese 5-spice That's it, delicious!

[@Ballistah]

Why Rice seperately in a rice cooker and Not with the Instant Pot?

[@pmasterk]

U can make soy yogurt, way easy. Plain soy milk (no additives, thickeners) a little starter culture (some already made yogurt). Yogurt button x 15 hrs.

[@landerhendrickx3522]

Paul k :0

[@cfrost87]

non dairy yogurt don't always work well as starter cultures.

[@friendsnotfood2709]

i have a healthy obsession with instant pots, lol.....I have 2 big ones and one small one, ( i bought the small one to take along when we travel to cook in our room) and I use one or more every day at home! A kitchen lifesaver if you are like us and eat every meal at home and try to eat healthy WFPB! Great informational video. IMO worth EVERY PENNY!! I love all 3 of mine :)

[@Simnettnutrition]

I feel your passion. Haha, amazing. I agree, although I still only have one. I think a second vitamix is in order before another instant pot for me. Haha.

[@lauratransformingvegan3245]

I dont have a second instapot but I do have a second insert! Love mine so much!

[@StephenMarkTurner]

I mainly use 4 buttons - 'steam', 'manual', '+' and '-'. Just today I used it 3 times, I made a batch of potatoes, then garbanzos, then lentils.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Wow, your's is getting some serious use. Yah, we all have our favourite buttons. Maybe I'll get into the steam one next.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

@@Simnettnutrition For potatoes / yams, I use the steam setting with the little 'trivet' rack to keep the potatoes off the bottom of the pot.

[@katiec4530]

Stephen Turner I usually use manual for potatoes. How long do you steam them for?

[@StephenMarkTurner]

@@katiec4530 Typical potatoes, about 5 minutes for smaller ones, to even 15 minutes for the biggest ones. Some types (like yellow flesh) can take longer. If they are not done, you can always put them back under pressure for a couple of minutes, it's no problem.

[@katiec4530]

Stephen Turner thank you! I’ve always been afraid to use anything other than the manual button 😂

[@jt9191]

Great job Derek! More Instant Pot please!! Thanks again for being so great at what you do!! ;-)

[@askanthonyy]

This helped me decide whether or not to get one. I had no idea it took so long to first build pressure and then to depressurize after cooking. Definitely not something youtubers explain in their instant pot recipe videos. Thanks for the honest review!

[@mlp3826]

It’s an amazing device ... cooking beans from scratch is SO much easier. Thanks for the vid !

[@Simnettnutrition]

It could be called the Bean and Lentil cooker for me. Haha.

[@EatLaughLift]

Cooking beans takes forever on a stove top. Now I need to figure out how to make space for an instant pot 😂

[@Massimo-sn7xd]

How you cook means in it, for how long etc?

[@teresastorms3774]

I don't have the Instant Pot brand cooker, but mine is very similar. I LOVEIT! Set it and forget it. And in the summer it doesn't heat up the kitchen nearly as much as the stove and oven. Would love to see more of your creations!

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

Nisha over at Rainbow Plant life just wrote an instant pot cookbook, and it's vegan😁💪👏👊

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

I have a Ninja Foodi which does all that the Instant Pot does, and in addition it is an air fryer. It is brilliant and I use it a lot. It has a large capacity. I used to have an old-fashioned pressure cooker but this is way better because you can “set it and forget it” or release the steam when you want. I batch-cook legumes and grains and freeze them in can-sized portions because many recipes call for e.g. a 14-oz can of... I have a chart that I downloaded (can’t remember where from) that gives you lots of comparisons, weight for weight, dry vs soaked legumes, how much they expand during cooking etc. Great machine.

[@catdowntheroad5765]

The love you have for your cat has made me love you more. 🐱❤

[@marley7659]

I got lucky with a black friday sale. Got a 8 quart pot for 80 dollars or so. Totally worth it.

[@rehaboth203]

Marley me too.

[@mrhoya14]

I got it for $69

[@Greggory1987]

Great video! I had my Instant Pot since November but have not used it (no real reason). But now I am inspired to dust it off and try a dish or two.

[@Simnettnutrition]

That's how I was. When we bought it, it sat in the cupboard for a month or so. But then once you get going with it, you will wonder how you lived without!

[@lisaandbeans9645]

So you can cook beans w/o soaking them!!!! That's the main reason!!!

[@v-sig2389]

Rice and quinoa are so easy and handy to make in the instant pot !

[@PureOrganic]

Every person should own it. Especially if you’re a student.

[@Itsunclegabby]

I got mine right before Xmas marked down $80, so it was definitely worth it! Prime Day might be a good time to track one down.

[@FourSwordsGD]

G N Yes, Prime Day steal! I got a 6 Qt Duo for $49.99!!

[@plantsforlife1120]

Thanks Derek! Thanks to your thorough review and recipe demo, I am going to purchase one for my 18 year old son to prepare his own meals. He is 90% plant base and working on building a stronger body with free weights and body weight training! Great inspiration for our youth!

[@AmyBunnageWellness]

LOVE my instant pot - although a word of caution is to use enough liquid because once I burnt the bottom of mine by forgetting to add in enough.

[@wwaysup]

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[@meechynailedit]

I’ve burnt my instant pot once. But it came clean after steaming some water in it for a little and washing it like regular.

[@dlibby4979]

Sometimes if I have time, I hit the saute button for my onions first. Then chuck stuff in. What I like about the design is that you can get a lid for it (from the site) and left overs can pop strait into fridge without having to put into another container. What I would say, is that you can buy extra pots for the inside, and they can be real handy if you put one in the fridge and decide you really want rice pudding for desert.

[@swimbait1]

I put a dish towel over the pressure release vent before releasing it to catch the steam. I cook black beans all the time, put an inch of water over the top of them and cook for 30 minutes and they are perfect.

[@patblack2291]

If you have the space and $ get the 6 qt or 8qt because you can do pot in pot recipes, layering it all up to make 2 - 3 dishes at once in one device! It's also great for steel cut oats and if you're in a rush in the morning you can set it up the night before and use the delay start feature to have it ready and waiting for you when you get up. I have 2 instant pots and even take one on road trips for use in my hotel room. At home I make a lot of Indian food recipes so searching on Instant Pot Indian Recipes will get you some delicious healthy ideas.

[@williamgestole4859]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I’ve been in the fence for a long time. Getting get one this weekend!!

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

Hope you got out of that fence!!!! 😬

[@wildflower7522]

Instantly ordering instant pot 😁 Much love, you're amazing 💓

[@Simnettnutrition]

Nice. I wish I had a discount code for you. I think other youtubers reach out to companies like this and work out a sponsored video deal, not this guy. Haha, I'm not that organized.

[@wildflower7522]

Haha, it's fine. I still like you 😊

[@Human-Mechanic]

@@Simnettnutrition might as well put an amazon affiliate link in the description

[@berrycarbs]

I have two Instant Pots, a 3 qt mini duo and a 6 qt duo. They are all I use for cooking. My stove is standing unused and I skipped the microwave since the Instant Pot is amazing at reheating foods. My IPots are the best purchases I’ve ever done and worth every penny.

[@reyhernandez5814]

Been waiting for this video!! Buying mine today! Keep the Instant Pot videos coming or post them on your IG story! As always, I appreciate you bro! BEST KZbin CHANNEL!!!

[@frankvarela8482]

We've been using the InstaPot for years and just learned that it has built-in lid holders on each side. It's super useful since the condensation could make a mess when plopped on the counter. Give it a try 👍

[@dlibby4979]

I love those little hidden extras.

[@PetroNYC78]

You're my new favorite KZbin personality!

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

I love my Instant Pot! So many uses. I often use the pot-in-pot method for cooking, especially grains. I can separate out veggies and grains but still cook them at the same time. I preheat on sauté with a little water to cut the time getting up to pressure.

[@JJLARAA]

I actually saw a study using tomato paste to aid with gingivitis and tomato paste cooked in pressure cookers were FAR more nutrient dense than other methods. Pressure cooker is a win win!

[@juanricaurte-riveros4186]

Love all the coco cameos, if there’s no coco there’s no video 🤣

[@vitaminb4869]

I bought the 6 qt instant pot. Then also purchased the 8 qt. I wanted 2 instant pots, because it's so awesome and 1 is not enough! If I cook rice and some peppers and mushrooms, it will be hard to get the water amount right to get the rice perfect and not mushy. So by having 2 you can cook them separately at the same time. And things like kidney beans take 36 minutes in instant pot. You'd overcook any vegetables if you try to make them together.

[@Carcarfranklin]

You gotta check out one of nutrition facts .org videos about kale. Apparently the best way to have Kale is first to cook it. And further best pressure cooked, compared to steamed, steamed in microwave and boiled.

[@ima7333]

My go to recipe is minestrone soup w/ kale & kidney beans. I cook it in the instant pot for 15 min and everything is nice & soft ready to blend. I also make my favorite korean braise in there. I simply replace the meat w/ shroom mostly enoki.

[@johnsalcido3701]

High carb Hannah has a vegan instapot cookbook with cool recipes and a perfect spreadsheet with times and measurements.

[@leestordahl9516]

When I went plant based 2 years ago, I lived out of the "Epic Vegan Instant Pot Cooking" by High Carb Hannah for like 6 months and I still cook out of it all the time!! It has some really good stuff and eventually, you do your own tweaks.

[@jackross876]

I guess I'll start using the pressure cooker I got as a gift about a year ago. Never thought about using it until now. 👍

[@emmalamb4973]

My hubbie surprised me with one of these last week. I was so excited! I ran round the house screaming. IV got a curry in it now 😁 I find the beans don't fall apart like they do on the stove. I cook a big batch of beans let them cool and then freeze. I defrost for a salad or throw them into a meal while cooking.

[@Massimo-sn7xd]

You figure freezing doesn't kill vitamins etc?

[@Sabschi123]

I absolutely love my instant pot!! It's so handy for cooking when you're short on time or want something nutritious but not much effort. I love that it cooks for me and I can walk away from it, its amazing so if you're thinking about buying one, you won't regret it!!

[@adiohead]

Instant Pot is awesome for cooking Tofurky. Only takes 15mins with some veg stock!!! I bought one and only really used it a few times. When I get my own place I plan to use it more.

[@MiguelMontez]

Pressure cooker for beans is a game changer, it saves you a lot of time and money for sure

[@jamesfitzgerald8282]

Never thought my favourite all round youtuber would be somebody with largely vegan content, but your page is great!

[@the_activefoodie]

I love Instapot! And that first meal you did with the raisins? Yeah, all about that! Nice work Derek!

[@melanieclark7949]

It is not necessary to soak legumes before cooking them in the IP. In my experience, however, they taste better presoaked.

[@Davena]

Please - more Instant Pot recipes. Love your Starch Stew! Making your Lentil Stew now. Recipe starts at 10:40.

[@marcfredette7328]

Thank you Derek! I wanted to buy one soon, to cook legumes, and avoid to think about soaking them. But now, I know I will do more than that :)

[@miekekuppen9275]

Thank you for mentioning the starch digestibility and antinutrients; those are the things I worried about.

[@vickie35351]

I just bought an Instapot last week...was so excited when I saw this video because I made sushi rice & was unsure exactly what to do & it got a little over cooked but gonna try some other things after seeing your video...thanks Derek!!! 😁

[@fredfrond6148]

Get an instant pot air fryer to match your instant pot. I bought one for $119 CAD at Canadian tire about $88 USD. Egg plant, pakoras, mushrooms, sweet potato etc. come out very tasty. I think the raisins are a great idea to add some sweetness.

[@mariacangi5586]

Brilliant video as always! I love my Instant Pot and I can recommend the amazing cookbook Vegan Under Pressure by Jill Nussinow that I got for Christmas two years ago and really got me into using it more. She really knows her spices, uses simple ingredients and doesn't use oil in cooking either. She has many free instant pot recipes on her website too. My favourite thing to make in the instant pots is probably soups, i just roughly chop ingredients and immersion blend at the end of the cooking. too easy!

[@purplepolly71]

I agree with being able to cook beans and pulses from dried. They taste so much better! I've been using Greek chickpeas recently and they taste amazing just plain cooked. It saves money on energy too as it takes so much less time to cook them.

[@JohnFarnham-dn4fo]

just arrived, immediately tried it, cooked rice with vegetables, good quality, I recommend it.

[@nobodynowhere5213]

When you release the pressure, you can put a towel on it. So you won't burn yourself or wet your kitchen cabinets. They are built quite badly, really cheaply. They have 2 fixes safety fuses that go off from heat, so if yours is broken.. its like 10c part to change.

[@mauriceatron]

Legit good and the usual genuinely funny comedy. "When unsure, just use the Bean button.." at the end made me smile :)

[@raeschultz3420]

Thank you Derek! I have a Crock-Pot I've literally never used but have been meaning to for ages. I'm going to try it out for dinner. Cooking is something I struggle with but your videos are helping me so much. Also, your shirt is awesome; is there anywhere online I can purchase it?

[@jingshi2246]

And yes more instant pot recipes! Haha

[@Simnettnutrition]

I'll work some in there!

[@cheezheadz3928]

Experiment! You dont "need" recipes.

[@bizhan]

The timing of this video couldn't have been any better. I bought an Instant Pot recently and am just using for the first time today. Keep up the good work.

[@denisepinet9472]

There is no reheat button. But just hit the pressure cook for a couple of minutes and it will reheat. Also can put the food in another bowl and use the trivet put bowl on it add a bit of water to reheat.

[@SMsneakyninja]

Gosh I love it when you talk facts! And this is totally unrelated, but I had to say so: Don't be mad at sweet Coco for yowling, meowing, being on the counter (we assume you clean it, dude - and I'm sure you're not really mad, I'm just saying). I lost my cat of 15 years last week and really, you don't notice how much mental, emotional, and physical space our furry, meowing friends take up in our homes and hearts until they are gone. To the topic, my Instant Pot was a gift from my mother in law and it was THE best gift ever! It has been totally instrumental in keeping me vegan and I love using it. It's so easy! I use it at minimum once a week. I love making refried beans, rice, lentils and such it in while I chop other veggies. And I love it for soup! So much soup! Thanks for another great video! Would love to see some more of Coco though. :)

[@bdadams2661]

Size makes a huge difference in cooking time. The smaller the pot the shorter the time. Since I batch cook I would want the 6 qt. I recently replaced an old worn nonstick 6qt with a 8qt instant pot. I noticed my time increased a lot. But I love, love, love Instant Pot and the stainless steel liner.

[@MrsJune24th]

Hi! Just wanted to add my little something! I live in Greece and, to my knowledge, we don’t have instant pot here! But we do have the “holly” pressure cooker! Which is the same principle! I didn’t have one until almost all my coworkers mentioned cooking in it and saving so much time, so I thought I would give it a try! OMG! What a difference! Before my pressure cooker I could never cook chickpeas or anything time consuming, and afterwards I do everything! I say that often as a joke that if I ever immigrate, I will take my clothes and my pressure cooker with!!! Anyway, if someone here in the comments is contemplating buying an instant pot (easier) or even its older brother, pressure cooker (needs a little bit to get to know each other), just go for it! You will be able to have a home cooked meal every day if you commit! Another note: If you are a nurse (like I am), don’t wait, please run to the shop to get yours!

[@geraldinegranado3386]

Thx 4 sharing. I also loved the great comments. Vegan is easy but plant based has been tough for me to manage.

[@nesredep1]

I finally purchased an Instant Pot a few months ago. I use it two to three times every day. I hardly use the stove at all now. Oatmeal, bean and veggie soups or chilli, and pressure cooked potatoes are among my favorites.

[@mollyricee]

😍 moooore instant pot meals please. I just bought one a month ago, haven’t used it yet. Found it for a deal. I think it’s called the Ultra. It’s pretty!

[@Seekarr]

In Sweden, Instant Pots are actually about the cheapest multicookers available =) It is a good idea to get a small one and a big one. I use both, but I use the smaller one about 75-80% of the time, and often for rice and lentils. I usually use the big one for potatoes and it cooks them GREAT! Nothing is better than pressure cooked rice or potatoes, even rice cookers don't cook rice as well.

[@roshodgkins5417]

Hi Derek, I’ve had three pressure cookers and all took the time to build up to pressure, the first was scary and very noisy, (45yrs ago) but my latest is brilliant. Mine is a generic pot with all the same programmes but over here it cost half the price. As we are using loads of lentils rice etc and it’s great for batch cooking. So thank you for showing me about it. Making 5 bean chilli for up to 6 adults is brilliant. X Ros in Cambridge.

[@jkru455]

More recipes please Derek. I love my instant pot for winter soups. You’ve inspired me to use it for other dishes now as well.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Ohh soups is a great idea!

[@DemzzandRuby]

wait shhh 1 second, can we just talk about how beautiful the color of that cat was, don't think i have seen a cat with that color blend before

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

I have the only slow cooker/rice cooker version and I love it. I can make lentils in 1 hour or beans in about 3, then it keeps it warm for hours which is awesome while you're away from home

[@marymcandrew7667]

Yes please do many more instant pot recipes! Every single morning I make my porridge in it using the "pot in pot" method, cooking it in the bowl I'll eat from. I set it up, push porridge, it remembers my settings and I go for my morning walk, I can eat two hours later and it's still nice and hot, no burned pots! I also love making soup where I'll clean out the freezer, throw all kinds of veg bits and bobs in, some kind of grain and bean and it's a complete meal. At the end you can open it to stir greens in, even chopped kale. I haven't baked in it yet but I do make super easy soy yogurt sometimes, no mess, right in the jars I'll store it in!

[@Mollymoolol9898]

I have had mine for years now. I love it so much I got the mini. I cook beans, chickpeas, kale, rice, quinoa, potatoes, sweet potatoes and sooooooo many soups in it. I love it. My kids make noodles in it too.

[@kaylenehincks8456]

Hey Derrek (spelling?) Saute button, (bottom left) while your chopping your veggies and preparing all of your ingredients, will get it preheated and cut down on total time. I'm a new subscriber and appreciating the relaxed guidance on this changing to a mostly plant based way of eating. Loving the sauces too.

[@mermeow]

Gorgeous cat. I have 4, & know they will get on the counters whenever they please. Just do a prep-clean of your cooking surface before you start cooking. ;)

[@newfroggy1]

Have loved my instapot for a while now. As I transition to a more plant-based diet, I am excited to try these recipes! Thanks!

[@asherduncan6775]

For all you who want and instant pot but don’t want to pay lots of money for it, look on Craigslist. I got my 6 quart one for $30 on Craigslist, including the trivet and hand protectors. For sure was a great investment, especially for meal prepping beans, potatoes, grains, and broth.

[@nancybeard812]

Welcome to the IP family! Btw, the IP is considered a pressure cooker. Love mine. Bought my son and his family one, and they use it all the time. We got the 8 quart size. I don’t regret it. 😊

[@Massimo-sn7xd]

Do you think bigger ones don't use much more electricity than smaller ones, if one to use it for meals for 1 person and/or for reheating meals for 1 person?

[@barrbuff]

I use my instant pot mostly for cooking dry beans and sometimes grains. I like to do extra and store in freezer.

[@dqzj565]

Cooking is an art, baking is a science, you are an artist in your creative realm

[@andretimotheatos2301]

The instantpot change my life for the better !

[@TheMinlou]

please more instant pot recipes!! love my instant pot

[@CVon-zb7tr]

Yes more please, and can you list your past videos using the instant pot please???

[@illy.d]

I love ours. Use it almost every day. Usually press the pressure cook button and by using the small book that comes with it, find the ideal time for whatever I'm cooking. The only downside is that it takes up worktop space in our little kitchen.

[@AskMalorie]

I have an Instant Pot, but I recently got a Ninja Foodi because I wanted a new air fryer, but it is more than just that. I like it more than my Instant Pot and it does all the same things plus more. If you guys decide to get a bigger Instant Pot, maybe just look at the Ninja Foodi since it is a pressure cooker, air fryer, dehydrator, slow cooker, steamer, etc all in one, plus it cooks everything a little quicker than the Instant Pot.

[@jingshi2246]

I’ve made fried rice in the instant pot before! Put rice, corn, peas, carrots, and a big whole tomato on top. And in the end break down the soft tomato into the rice and it takes sooo good 😍

[@Simnettnutrition]

I love this! Okay I will try it. What button?

[@gwenvann7279]

Jing Shi what function button and for how long? This sounds so good!

[@jingshi2246]

Simnett Nutrition just the rice button! :-)

[@jingshi2246]

Gwen Vann it was super delicious!! Just the rice button ☺️

[@carmenbailey8209]

Love the colouring of your cat, beautiful. Thinking of the Instant pot, I love making soups and stews Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@MiFFiL]

Soaking the beans for 12 hours is the best time, it also takes off the gassiness you get from them as well. The natural release is also a cooking time, don't always release it. I find when I cook rice if I let it go too soon it's not as good and it's could be from 7 minutes natural release to 10 minutes.

[@bananabirb102]

Your videos are getting better and better. Keep up the great work! 👏👏😂😂😂

[@RebelReggie]

Awww Coco is so loving! 😻 Also, I love my instant pot and would love to see recipes using it from you!

[@badzioch64]

Higher pressure equals boiling at lower temperature. Less heat for same job compared to cooking on stove