I don't have an Instant Pot, that is the brand name. They're just pressure cookers, and that I do have and have recently unearthed from my storage. Same exact functions as an Instant Pot.
Anyway, they excel at making cheap cuts of meat tender, delicious, and falling off the bone in record time. Also making stews, soups, chilis, and that sort of thing but can also be used for much more. You can sautée, steam veggies, braise, and almost anything else you want to do.
Last night I watched a video where a woman cooked a New York strip steak in one, although I don't think that's the best use of them and although I *might* try one just for the heck of it, will most likely stick to either grilling or pan frying steaks.
I was very impressed to see a demo of someone cooking 5 lbs of *frozen* chicken wings in 15 minutes. All falling off the bone tender, looking yum.
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Padeen (6459)
5 years ago
Do regular pressure cookers have a crock pot setting? The Instant Pot also has a yogurt making setting if thats your thing.
Yes, please stick to grilling or pan drying. The thought of a super overcooked NY Strip makes me cringe.
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Catbookss (13664)
5 years ago
No, they don't need to since you can program them to cook at whatever temp you want, for however long you want. I saw Instant Pots have a yogurt setting but I don't eat it very often.
Ha ha, you'd have cringed for sure at this video. It was how to cook well done NY strip. It did look very tender, and even reasonably juicy, but no thanks.
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