07-17-2018, 06:13 PM
Haven't been able to put instant pot away since I broke it out last week. Not really even trying and there's just so many things I keep finding to try.
First was ribs. Not sure if it was my fault, the thickness of the homemade BBQ the recipe called for or any number of things, but 4 of 10. Was not a fan. Meat was tender I guess but something just wasn't quite right. Also had a sneaking suspicion they were undercooked but the texture didn't seem like they were. IDK. Not sure I'll try again. I like my sis sous vide ribs better.
Next up, found a chicken breast recipe and just so happened, I needed to make my dog a big batch of chicken and rice. Followed the directions for shredded chicken which has you cook a little longer. Called for chicken placed on the rack. I had like 7 breasts. First time I opened it up, any breast that had another on top of it was still raw. So I should shuffled them about and cooked another round. Reviews on the recipe were mixed from driest chicken to they've ever had to raw. Even after doubling the time, I wouldn't say it was the driest. Definitely shredded super easy. It was reading like 200 degrees in the center of them so they were definitely cooked or overcooked too. But I snuck a few bites while shredding and honestly wasn't that bad. Slightly dry but definitely not the worst I've had and I hate dry chicken. So I'd say that was a success although I need to read more recipes and tweak it. Not sure how they fit theirs in there. I was under the weight for recipe and still had cooking issues.
Took the water left over from chicken and made the rice for the dog too. Really shined here. It was just the cheapest long grain rice which I normally don't care for but it was cooked perfectly although the rice button is super confusing if you actually read the IP article on rice. It says white rice cold cooks in 4 to 8 minutes but normal rice mode is 12. Less brings it to 8 but I think it auto adjusts or something cause I set it to less and when it came to pressure, it said 10. Idk, rice came out pretty good. I don't normally rinse my rice but I followed the directions. I don't think that could make the difference in why it came out so good in the IP but definitely a fan of rice. Can't wait to try some basmati or Jasmine.
Next, we were attending a dinner party and the theme kind of became Mexican after I said I wanted to make my shrimp tacos and someone said they wanted to make Margaritas. So I decided to make flan which everyone was afraid of and didn't eat but I digress. I wanted to try something different than boxed flan. And I had just read a recipe for toasted cream. So I Google toasted cream flan. And there was actually a recipe. Only used the IP for the toasted cream part. Had a mishap where a jar broke on the first attempt. You use Mason jars and pressure cook them with the cream inside. Not sure if I tightened the lid too much or was a crappy jar. Luckily the side just broke off and it didn't shatter and also that I heard it and was able to stop and clean it up which was pretty simple since everything was contained in the IP pot. Just popped it out, quick rinse and back in business. I think it worked pretty well although not sure what the result was really supposed to be like but it didn't taste bad. The flan was good I think. I had one bite after lots of Margaritas and then shortly after got sick (from Margaritas) and the other people threw it out because they didn't want to try it. Going to have to make that one again to see if it's any good. And toast some more cream to try and see others uses.
Then I saw an applesauce recipe. Super easy, would recommend if you have kids although it does make a mess with apple bits all over lid and of course you have to peel and cut the apples. Probably not worth it but if you want to give your kids natural applesauce, it's pretty good. Just throw the Apple chunks in and 15 minutes later, you have applesauce. Just give a quick stir. Recipe calls for cinnamon. I added extra and some other spices and some vanilla. It was still a tiny bit bland afterwards. So I through some brown sugar in but ymmv.
But the Chuck roast last night was where it really shined. Followed wife's family recipe and committed a couple online IP roast recipes to adapt it. Put some of the veggies in for flavor during the main cook but decided to hold most all they didn't get too soft although the online recipe said to put them in. Stopped 10 min early and took out veggies (they were complete mush) and added in the final ones. Even with just 10 minutes, they were too soft. (carrots, celery, and potatoes). So need to tweak that but the meat was absolutely amazing. I had adapted this recipe to crock pot awhile back (they used to boil it on the stove, talk about dry) and it was good but this was awesome and took less than an hour. Just need to cook the veggies a little less and we'll be golden there. Used the IP to cook some garlic and then sear the meat too which worked well enough and then used it to thicken the broth afterwards which it also had no problem bringing it to a boil. One pot is nice but at the same time, I don't think I'd care about searing in a cast iron before and using a small pot after to thicken the sauce.
I think I'm finally ready to take it off the counter for a few days although I may make some rice for dinner tonight.
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First was ribs. Not sure if it was my fault, the thickness of the homemade BBQ the recipe called for or any number of things, but 4 of 10. Was not a fan. Meat was tender I guess but something just wasn't quite right. Also had a sneaking suspicion they were undercooked but the texture didn't seem like they were. IDK. Not sure I'll try again. I like my sis sous vide ribs better.
Next up, found a chicken breast recipe and just so happened, I needed to make my dog a big batch of chicken and rice. Followed the directions for shredded chicken which has you cook a little longer. Called for chicken placed on the rack. I had like 7 breasts. First time I opened it up, any breast that had another on top of it was still raw. So I should shuffled them about and cooked another round. Reviews on the recipe were mixed from driest chicken to they've ever had to raw. Even after doubling the time, I wouldn't say it was the driest. Definitely shredded super easy. It was reading like 200 degrees in the center of them so they were definitely cooked or overcooked too. But I snuck a few bites while shredding and honestly wasn't that bad. Slightly dry but definitely not the worst I've had and I hate dry chicken. So I'd say that was a success although I need to read more recipes and tweak it. Not sure how they fit theirs in there. I was under the weight for recipe and still had cooking issues.
Took the water left over from chicken and made the rice for the dog too. Really shined here. It was just the cheapest long grain rice which I normally don't care for but it was cooked perfectly although the rice button is super confusing if you actually read the IP article on rice. It says white rice cold cooks in 4 to 8 minutes but normal rice mode is 12. Less brings it to 8 but I think it auto adjusts or something cause I set it to less and when it came to pressure, it said 10. Idk, rice came out pretty good. I don't normally rinse my rice but I followed the directions. I don't think that could make the difference in why it came out so good in the IP but definitely a fan of rice. Can't wait to try some basmati or Jasmine.
Next, we were attending a dinner party and the theme kind of became Mexican after I said I wanted to make my shrimp tacos and someone said they wanted to make Margaritas. So I decided to make flan which everyone was afraid of and didn't eat but I digress. I wanted to try something different than boxed flan. And I had just read a recipe for toasted cream. So I Google toasted cream flan. And there was actually a recipe. Only used the IP for the toasted cream part. Had a mishap where a jar broke on the first attempt. You use Mason jars and pressure cook them with the cream inside. Not sure if I tightened the lid too much or was a crappy jar. Luckily the side just broke off and it didn't shatter and also that I heard it and was able to stop and clean it up which was pretty simple since everything was contained in the IP pot. Just popped it out, quick rinse and back in business. I think it worked pretty well although not sure what the result was really supposed to be like but it didn't taste bad. The flan was good I think. I had one bite after lots of Margaritas and then shortly after got sick (from Margaritas) and the other people threw it out because they didn't want to try it. Going to have to make that one again to see if it's any good. And toast some more cream to try and see others uses.
Then I saw an applesauce recipe. Super easy, would recommend if you have kids although it does make a mess with apple bits all over lid and of course you have to peel and cut the apples. Probably not worth it but if you want to give your kids natural applesauce, it's pretty good. Just throw the Apple chunks in and 15 minutes later, you have applesauce. Just give a quick stir. Recipe calls for cinnamon. I added extra and some other spices and some vanilla. It was still a tiny bit bland afterwards. So I through some brown sugar in but ymmv.
But the Chuck roast last night was where it really shined. Followed wife's family recipe and committed a couple online IP roast recipes to adapt it. Put some of the veggies in for flavor during the main cook but decided to hold most all they didn't get too soft although the online recipe said to put them in. Stopped 10 min early and took out veggies (they were complete mush) and added in the final ones. Even with just 10 minutes, they were too soft. (carrots, celery, and potatoes). So need to tweak that but the meat was absolutely amazing. I had adapted this recipe to crock pot awhile back (they used to boil it on the stove, talk about dry) and it was good but this was awesome and took less than an hour. Just need to cook the veggies a little less and we'll be golden there. Used the IP to cook some garlic and then sear the meat too which worked well enough and then used it to thicken the broth afterwards which it also had no problem bringing it to a boil. One pot is nice but at the same time, I don't think I'd care about searing in a cast iron before and using a small pot after to thicken the sauce.
I think I'm finally ready to take it off the counter for a few days although I may make some rice for dinner tonight.
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2001 F-150 4X4 6" lift on 37" tires
2007 GSX-R 600
2008 SX-R 800
1992 (slammed by PO) 240sx Coupe (SOLD)
1999 BMW POS ///M3(SOLD)
1998 Honda Civic EX beater (SOLD)