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    Home » NO Indexed Posts » Mastering Your Instant Pot

    Mastering Your Instant Pot

    By Kristen Chidsey | 34 Comments | Published June 8, 2017 | Updated November 6, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Were you super excited to get an Instant Pot, but then quickly became intimidated by it?

    Maybe you've made a few things, or maybe you aren't even sure how to get the lid on (trust me. I've been there).

    Or worse yet, you have tried a few recipes and have been disappointed.

    I am here for YOU!

    Let me help you master your Instant Pot with my 5 Secrets to Instant Pot Success!

    Kristen with Instant Pot

    Why Should You Trust Me?

    For several years, I have been experimenting with my Instant Pot on nearly on a daily basis.

    I have been trying new things, mastering basic techniques, and trying to converting my family's favorite recipes to Instant Pot Success.

    I have had some big failures, but some even bigger successes.

    Let Me Help You

    I want to teach you all my tips and tricks that I have learned when it comes to cooking in your Instant Pot and to help you fall in love with pressure cooking!

    Let me come alongside you and show you everything from the basics to making delicious meals for your family.

    Instant Pot Secrets

    Sign up for my FREE email series--5 Instant Pot Secrets, and I will share with you some of my TOP secrets to making the Instant Pot work for you!

    Can't wait to get cooking together.

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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    Comments

    1. Kathy

      July 19, 2021 at 10:24 am

      I am having trouble trying to cook corn on the cob. In order to get 2 minutes on high pressure which buttons do I have to push to get 2 minutes.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 19, 2021 at 11:12 am

        Hi Kathy! That will depend on the model you have. I would suggest using the manual or pressure cook button and then use the +/- buttons to adjust until it reads "2". If you don't have a model with manual or pressure cook, please let me know and I can walk you through your specific model 🙂

        Reply
      • Lynette Kirchner

        August 21, 2021 at 5:43 pm

        Hey hon, shuck all the corn put it in your cooler and pour boiling water over corn to cover add a couple teaspoon of sugar and a couple of butter close lid tightly wait 30 min. And you will have the worlds best corn

        Reply
    2. Patty

      June 07, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Is a electric pressure cooker, same, or similar to IP?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 07, 2021 at 4:08 pm

        Yes, most electric pressure cookers work very similarly.

        Reply
    3. Mavis Anspach

      May 07, 2021 at 11:47 am

      Hi Kristen I happened to delete one of my emails. It was about using the instant pot. It had many helpful hints. The first about making your own yogurt, not what I wanted, but the next had many helpful tips about using the instant pot, like hints for steaks and chicken,and help with good tips about using my instant pot. (Something I definitely need) I had the mail for so time time so can not help you with. But I love your column and keep many. I appriate your help. Thanks.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 07, 2021 at 4:24 pm

        Hi Mavis! I am so happy you have found my tips helpful. I am going to email the 5 tips again to you--sorry to flood your inbox so you have them again. I hope that helps 🙂

        Reply
    4. Carol

      December 08, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      I have a Fagor pressure cooker(not electric). Will these tips help me?
      I have it pretty well mastered but would like additional tips. In the future I may purchase an electric.
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        December 08, 2020 at 3:00 pm

        Hi Carol! These tips are designed for electric pressure cookers, not traditional stove-top models. But they may help you decide if you want an electric pressure cooker in the future.

        Reply
    5. Margaret S. Tollett

      October 24, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      Thank you, I am going to try to use this pot again, I tried a rotisserie chicken, got frustrated and finished in the oven!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        October 24, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        I hope these tips help Margaret!

        Reply
    6. Linda Z Talman

      September 07, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      I like your advice! We got a three quart IP for going camping in a sprinter (get it in November). Want to count on making spaghetti with sauce. Don’t have a handle on the sauce/water/pasta amounts. Small rig. Don’t have room for a lot of ingredients!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 08, 2020 at 6:37 am

        Hi Linda! I hope you enjoy your adventure and I know you will love your instant pot. I have a recipe for Instant Pot Spaghetti. It can be halved for a smaller crowd, or you can prepare the entire batch.

        Reply
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