11-29-2021, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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Instant Pot question
We just got our new Instant Pot today. I'm surprised at how big it is overall. The interior pot isn't much bigger than our largest stove top pot, so it will work for our chili recipe, etc.
My question is...how hot do the exterior surfaces get? The warning stickers make it seem like you could burn yourself if you touch any metal surface on the thing while it's cooking. Is it really that bad? We had planned on using it to do some slow cooking and not having to keep an eye on it. But our cat will occasionally stroll across the kitchen counter and we're worried she might get burned.
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11-29-2021, 06:40 PM | #2 |
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I really wouldn't worry if you are just slow cooking, won't be any worse than a crock pot. If you ever do the pressure cooking then I would definitely be concerned. If the cat hits the pressure release on the top...which is just a easy turn...the kitty could get a nasty steam burn. Make sure to always release away from cabinets.
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11-29-2021, 07:28 PM | #3 |
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The sides dont really get hot at all. The top gets a little warm. Nothing to worry about. Like others have said it's that steam release vent valve that can be tricky. I flip ours open and then toss a dishrag over it to cover the vent so that it can still vent but doesnt spray little hot steamy droplets. The other thing you can do is simply unplug it once it's done cooking and it will naturally depressurize on its own in about 10 minutes.
Once you use it, you will be amazed you survived without it! Instantpot carnitas are on my dinner list for this week. Sooooo good! |
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11-29-2021, 09:26 PM | #5 |
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I’m a huge animal lover but our cats avoid lit candles and going on the counter where the stove is. They can be a royal paint in the ass at 4am but they are damn smart at the same time.
The dog on the other hand…… wellllllll |
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11-29-2021, 09:33 PM | #8 |
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The visual made me pee I thought a Dutch oven is when you fart under the covers |
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11-29-2021, 09:49 PM | #9 |
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When I read the title of this thread I instantly thought something else.
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11-29-2021, 10:03 PM | #10 |
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Like quick grow seeds?
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11-29-2021, 11:10 PM | #12 |
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They are convenient for those in a hurry, but make no mistake about it: the quality of your food and the taste of it will suffer because of it. I personally don't use it any longer.
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It is a terrible rice cooker, it is fine as a slow cooker, it does a fine job as pressure cooker but as noted it does not sear very well, it will do it, but it takes a long time, you can't expect too much being plugged into 110, but overall, not impressed. The only thing I use if for now is to make stock and broth. |
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11-30-2021, 12:14 PM | #14 |
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I plan on using it for slow cooking and some pressure cooking. Mostly for Indian style dishes and sauces. If I'm going to do a pot roast, like we did last week, I'll sear it and cook it in our Dutch oven as always.
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11-30-2021, 01:51 PM | #18 |
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Unless the cat drives a BMW/is a psychopath, you have no worries. I may get burned once......once.
Also -1 for this thread having nothing to do with pot, let alone instant pot. |
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