FREE All-in-one Instant Pot Cheat Sheet
If you’re like a lot of people, you have an Instant Pot but you are too intimidated to use it. Am I right? Well, I’ve got the solution for you. Check out my FREE Instant Pot Cheat Sheet that is simple and easy to use.
It took me a while to get comfortable with my Instant Pot. At first I would only use recipes that I found online. Then, as I got more comfortable with this multi-function appliance, I realized that I didn’t need a recipe. Understanding the basic cook times for various types of foods is all you really need to know.
Print your Instant Pot Cheat Sheet
So, I created this Instant Pot cheat sheet that explains how to cook common foods such as meats, vegetables and grains in an easy-to-read format. Just download and print the PDF below.
Click here for your free Instant Pot Cheat Sheet
Helpful Instant Pot tips and tricks
As you’re reviewing your cheat sheet, here’s some tips about Instant Pots that will help you along the way.
- Always use at least 1/2 cup of liquid whenever pressure cooking
- It takes about 10-15 minutes for pressure to build before it starts cooking
- Never open the Instant Pot on manual or pressure mode
- Always adjust pressure valve to sealing position before pressure cooking or it won’t cook!
- You can use multiple buttons during on cooking session such as saute, then manual and finally keep warm.
- Natural release is what occurs automatically after the pressure cooking cycle is complete
- Quick release is when you move the valve from sealing to venting after the cooking process is complete
- Do no fill your Instant Pot above the fill line. It may not be able to build enough pressure to start cooking.
Finding the right Instant Pot
The most popular model is the Instant Pot Duo. It is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steam, sauté machine, yogurt maker and warmer.
You’ll also want to consider the size of Instant Pot that is best for you. There are three- quart, six-quart and eight-quart models. Three-quart feeds 2-3 people, six feeds 4-6 and eight feeds 7-8 people. I have the six-quart model and it feeds our family of six perfectly.
For more details on picking the right Instant Pot, check out Digital Trends. They have a lot of great info to help you out.
Choosing your accessories
Most Instant Pots only come with a cooking rack. Any additional accessories need to be purchase separately. Some of these accessories include:
Just decide what you’ll end up cooking the most. You can always purchase the accessories later.
Basic Instant Pot recipes to get started
I love cooking hard boiled eggs, yogurt and roast in my Instant Pot. But that is just scratching the surface. Check out these awesome recipes that you will love:
If you didn’t see the link to download my FREE Instant Pot Cheat Sheet, it is down below one more time. Enjoy!
Click here for your free Instant Pot Cheat Sheet
What dishes do you like to cook in your Instant Pot? Leave your comments below.
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