Instant pot?

[merigayle]

I made applesauce today in a bowl inside the IP liner. It tasted great except the hint of chili powder maybe I need a sweet liner and savory liner? I have an extra ring that I never used and probably should have. I washed the pot thoroughly before use and purposefully used a bowl inside to prevent that

[Ice Cream]

what is an IP liner?

I have three rings, and I use them all.

[merigayle]

The big metal thing you put the food in to cook.

[radial]

The big metal thing you put the food in to cook.

I can't imagine that the stainless steel liner is the problem.  Most likely the silicon seal or all those nooks and crannies in the lid where the flavor from the last thing you cooked can hide out.  On the other hand, adding a little kick to apple sauce might not be such a bad thing. 

[merigayle]

I can't imagine that the stainless steel liner is the problem.  Most likely the silicon seal or all those nooks and crannies in the lid where the flavor from the last thing you cooked can hide out.  On the other hand, adding a little kick to apple sauce might not be such a bad thing.

In retrospect I should have swapped out the rings. I ran 2 cups of water in it for 2 minutes high pressure after washing it and before making the sauce. And no it is not the metal liner because my food was in a separate container, but yes, probably something in the lid, though the liner smells of refried beans.

[Ice Cream]

I thought a liner was one of those that you can buy for the crockpot to avoid mess.  I don't see how metal can keep odor.

[Run Amok]

I do think it's possible the lid retains smells. I do try and store my IP "open" but I do not cook that many sweet things in  it. I was a little worried when I made applesauce and again when I made plain pasta the other day, but it came out ok. Two rings is probably a good idea. I do like to make applesauce in the IP because it is so quick!

I was impressed with the pasta I made the other day. Half a bag of spirals, enough water to just cover, 6 minutes, and IR. They came out not mushy and I think it was less than 10 minutes start to finish, and used way less water than boiling. I don't know if I'd use it to make a huge pot of spaghetti or something but M is really the only one who eats pasta in the house and she only likes spirals-- so I was able to make her a quick meal just for her while I was making dinner for everyone else, without it being a big production.

[merigayle]

The metal liner smells to me, like savory spices. I have cleaned it tons. But the ring and lid were probably the issue.

[Coyzmum]

I made this last night for dinner. 

http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2016/09/04/instant-pot-pressure-cooker-french-dip-sandwiches/

It turned out very good!  The roast was frozen so I defrosted and seared it like instructions suggest (I usually don't sear it before crock pot, just put in frozen) and followed the recipe and it turned out great.  Now I've got to get up the nerve to try something different like fish or rice or something that scares me a little bit.

[Ice Cream]

The metal liner smells to me, like savory spices. I have cleaned it tons. But the ring and lid were probably the issue.

You can buy a second liner and use it for sweet things only.

[duckgeek]

I made an impromptu beanless chili for a chili chomp party at a friends house this weekend using stuff we had in the fridge and pantry.  Onions, peppers, garlic, bacon, chicken breast, hamburger, homemade tomato sauce, lots of spices.  It turned out good and only took me around 30 minutes to cook. 

[Rochey]

You can buy a second liner and use it for sweet things only.

I have a liner and glass lid that I use only for yogurt.

[merigayle]

So I used the pot last night to cook up some potatoes for DD and the issue is definitely the ring. I scrubbed it with dishsoap and it seemed better. What sucks is that I have an extra ring and did not even think of swapping them out!

[Ice Cream]

I find that just letting the rings sit for 2 weeks or so after washing them (not using them) reduces their odor, too. 

I use Hally's advice about removing the ring for yogurt.

[merigayle]

I use a glass lid for yogurt, you do not bring it to pressure, so no reason to use the provided lid!

[hally]

I made this split pea soup last night. I was intrigued by the 5 minute thing.
I didn't have pancetta, but I keep a slab of frozen uncured applewood bacon in the freezer. I used 2 oz of that and 1 oz of ham steak. Had to add a bit of oil to sautee the veggies.
Normally I would not use bacon but what the heck, I had it so used it.
Sure enough after leaving it natural release, I had perfectly delish split pea soup.
https://www.hippressurecooking.com/creamy-split-pea-and-pancetta-soup/

[Ice Cream]

That looks good, Hally.  I usually make mine in the slow cooker.  I also add some liquid smoke.

[hally]

That looks good, Hally.  I usually make mine in the slow cooker.  I also add some liquid smoke.

But why would you when you can cook it in the IP?

Yes, liquid smoke would be good especially if you don't use any ham or bacon.

[Ice Cream]

But why would you when you can cook it in the IP?

Yes, liquid smoke would be good especially if you don't use any ham or bacon.

I just put all the ingredients in there in the morning and can forget about it. I suppose that would work with the IP, too, but if you are in no hurry.

[BonitaApplebum]

I have fallen off the IP wagon, and want to get back into it.

I have tons of root vegetables, any suggestions for using those up? Turnips, parsnips, carrots, celery root.