Raise your hand if you use an Instant Pot

[Shel_B]

I use mine weekly for pinto or black beans. A couple years ago, I modified my split pea soup recipe to take advantage of the instant pot, now it’s 10 mins to prep the ham bone and 20 mins to cook the peas, and I can sauté the mirepoix in the same pot. I used to make carnitas in the instant pot too but I’ve switched to the oven now I’ve found a decent source of Manteca.

Your comment reminded me that the IP is great for split pea soup, a dish I make 2 - 3 times a year. I use a smoked ham hock or shank, put it in the IP for a while (time depends on the size of the meat/bone) and make a great, smokey stock for the peas and other veggies, herbs, and spices. Works great!

Fall is upon us, time to start looking for shanks and hocks.

 

[Pablo]

Your comment reminded me that the IP is great for split pea soup, a dish I make 2 - 3 times a year. I use a smoked ham hock or shank, put it in the IP for a while (time depends on the size of the meat/bone) and make a great, smokey sock for the peas and other veggies, herbs, and spices. Works great!

Fall is upon us, time to start looking for shanks and hocks.

When we bought our pig this spring, we went all in with the smoked shanks and hocks. For bean soup!!

 

[John105]

We have one an I think my wife has only used it 1x. She actually used a traditional pressure cooker last night.

Not sure about you guys. I setup a cooler with ice packs to cool the end product down overnight. Cannot put hot/warm stuff in the fridge!

 

[Pablo]

We have one an I think my wife has only used it 1x. She actually used a traditional pressure cooker last night.

Not sure about you guys. I setup a cooler with ice packs to cool the end product down overnight. Cannot put hot/warm stuff in the fridge!

I guess it depends on the mass. For us two we don't make huge volumes. By the time we transfer to a large two quart jars, it's cool enough for the fridge.

 

[1000MPH]

Mine seems to cool pretty fast when I take it out and set it on the counter. Much faster than a crockpot. I tend to use natural release mostly so it’s not still boiling at least.