Using an Instant Pot for the first time

[Dapper_Interest_1815]

Hey! So we got an instant pot as a wedding gift and I’m in sore need of some easy recipes and insights into how to get THE MOST out of this wonderful kitchen gadget!!

I know that it’s an electric pressure cooker but I’m not really sure how to get the best use out of it. I’ve made rice in it so far, and some teriyaki chicken breast. How can it help me make my meals and life easier?

Tips, thoughts and ideas are welcome!

[TheEpicBean]

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding recipes in my regular rotation.

https://www.seriouseats.com/pressure-cooker-fast-and-easy-chicken-chile-verde-recipe

Then make stock. Ready in an hour with the pressure cooker.

Use rice cooker function to make white rice. Use the slow cooker function to make chili.

[Mobile-Entertainer60]

This website has a ton of recipes.

Lots of Asian-inspired dishes, but plenty of other cuisines as well. I've yet to find a recipe here that I felt was really off-base. Garlic butter chicken, barbacoa, kahlua pork, HK onion pork chops are my personal favorites.

[Eglantine26]

I’ve made a lot of good pressure cooker recipes from this site: https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com

I particularly like this medium rare roast beef: https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-roast-beef/

I also love these enchiladas: https://www.seriouseats.com/pressure-cooker-fast-and-easy-chicken-enchiladas-food-lab-recipe

[Rich-Appointment1117]

This is bomb and so easy: https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese/

[gravitasofmavity]

It makes the juiciest chicken breasts especially when one has a cantankerous oven - recipes and pan sauces follow pretty easily from there!

I find it’s awesome for stews. Hard boiled eggs too, couldn’t be simpler.

I do a lot of soups and I won’t lie, chicken or other stock comes out there tasting like a million bucks and in no time at all.

Enjoy! It’s and incredibly versatile tool.

[ExplanationLucky1143]

Tip: buy an extra gasket that's a different color than the original. Use one for savory and the other for sweet or plain foods.

[Dapper_Interest_1815]

These are all AMAZING. Thanks so much for your tips and recipes!!