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May 23, 2018

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

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5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories–So you bought an Instant Pot? Yay for you! You can get cooking right away. But some Instant Pot recipes ask for special equipment or different items. Here are a few items that you can find at the Dollar Tree in your neighborhood. What are your favorite Instant Pot accessories?

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5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

Don’t you just love the dollar store? Our Dollar Tree has a bunch of useful items. If you haven’t read 6 Things You Should Be Buying at the Dollar Store yet you may want to! Today I went to Dollar Tree looking specifically for items I could use with my Instant Pot. Here’s what I found:

1. Binder Clips

You can find these in the office supply section of the store. Why would you need a binder clip you ask? Have you ever noticed that when you stir stuff in the Instant Pot the inner liner pot spins around and around?

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

You can see what I’m talking about in the first few seconds of this video:

To get better “traction” while stirring get a big binder clip and clip the inner pot to the outer pot. Here’s a picture illustrating how to do this:

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

It works really well to keep the pot in place and you can stir much easier!

2. Foil

Foil comes in handy for all sorts of recipes in the Instant Pot. For my desserts I usually cover them with foil (like this carrot cake)ย  so liquid doesn’t drip onto them. I also make a foil packet for my peppers when I make fajitas so they don’t get mushy.

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

In addition, I use use foil to make a foil sling. A sling is perfect when cooking pot in pot recipes. It allows you to lift out the bowl/dish that is inside your Instant Pot. Here is a photo to illustrate how a foil sling works:

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

3. Stainless Steel Bowl

I found this little stainless steel bowl that fit inside my Instant Pot. I like to use this bowl for pot in pot rice, as explained by This Old Gal.ย 

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

You may want to bring your Instant Pot inner pot into the store to make sure the stainless steel bowl will fit! Don’t feel awkward, I did it!

4. Flour Sack

I make yogurt almost weekly in my Instant Pot. I like to make 2% Greek yogurt. It is so creamy. Every morning for breakfast I’ll eat berries and yogurt and granola. It’s my favorite! To strain my yogurt I use these flour sacks.

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

I get a glass bowl and set my colander on top (you can buy a colander at the dollar store too). Then I place two layers of flour sacks on top. I scoop the yogurt into the colander (on top of the sacks) and let the yogurt strain for a couple of hours. It works perfectly and then I just toss the towels into the laundry.

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

5. Scrubbing pads

I love using these green scouring pads to clean out stuck-on-food out of the bottom of my Instant Pot. They work great and there are 5 in a package.

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

If the bottom of your pot is cloudy I recommend buying Bar Keepers Friend. Use one of these green scouring pads, a little of the Bar Keepers Friend and a little water and scrub. Your pot will come out looking shiny and new. I couldn’t find Bar Keepers Friend* at my Dollar Tree, but I swear I’ve seen it there before. It’s at Walmart for about $2.00.

5 (Dollar Store) Instant Pot Accessories

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Don’t want to venture out of the house? I’m totally with you most of the time! Online shopping is so convenient. Here are my favorite Instant Pot accessories that you can buy from Amazon:

Pyrex container* for pot in pot cooking

Corningware* for pot in pot cooking like this lasagna

Fat Daddios 7 inch by 3 inch cake pan* for pot in pot cooking and baking (like these boxed brownies)

Digital Scale* for measuring all my foods, especially meats and pasta (I can never estimate how much pasta I’ll need)

Steamer Basket* for steaming vegetables and making hard boiled eggs

Instant Read Thermometer* for making sure meats are at the correct temperature

Trivet* for getting meats up off the bottom of the Instant Pot and many other uses such as pot in pot cooking (like this meatloaf)

Bundt Cake Pan* for making desserts like pumpkin chocolate chip bread

What Pressure Cooker Do You Use?

I use a 6 quartย Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. I love this Instant Pot because it has the yogurt making function which I use almost weekly.ย  It has two pressure settings (high and low), and there are also little slots in the handles so that you can rest the lid there instead of putting it down on your counter-top.

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  1. Pat S says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Just reading about those little green scouring pads that everybody’s raving about. I have a non stick inner pot and usually nothing sticks to it but in the event something does, (I haven’t cooked everything yet) I hesitate to use them for fear of scratching and ruining my pot. On my other non-stick items I use a combo of baking soda with a drop or two of Dawn. Wipe on…let sit for a few minutes…wipe out and rinse. Works wonders!

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    • Karen says

      August 11, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks! Great tip!

      Reply
      • Mandy says

        December 3, 2020 at 2:33 am

        And for much even more stubborn caked on foods, add a spritz of hydrogen peroxide. That’s my go to solution for all sorts of cleaning problems.

        Reply
      • Nikki Krakauer โ€œJustTabandMeโ€ says

        December 27, 2020 at 1:33 pm

        Both Pat & Mandy know what theyโ€™re talking about! Iโ€™ve been cooking for 66 years now, & Iโ€™ve relied on basics through most of them. However, I just received my mini Instant Pot and your tip about foil use to prevent drips isnโ€™t โ€œjellingโ€ for me. Chalk it up to โ€œsenior momentsโ€ (LOL!)! Could you explain it a little plainer, for me? By email, preferably! At least I can use a computer! Blessings!!!

        Reply
    • Miriam Laureano says

      January 22, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      And you can also use baking soda with hydrogen peroxide
      If you donโ€™t have it tonight and your instant pot got stuck on food, add hot water with a drip of dishwashing liquid and a fabric softener sheet for 15-20 min sand voila!

      Reply
    • Tammy says

      April 1, 2021 at 8:36 am

      Best ever is the new Dawn foaming dish soap. Spray, let sit a minute and clean. Comes right off

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    August 7, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    Another use for the binder clips while doing prep work, i sometimes use the levers of the clips (the part you pinch), adjusted a number of different ways so that you can keep the utensil from falling into the food. The utensil handle will usually fit and be suspended over the food. Of course, I don’t always need it but it is available, if needed.

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    • Karen says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      Good idea!!

      Reply
  3. Elaine says

    August 3, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    Hi Karen,

    I was pleasantly surprised to find you on Pinterest! I am a fan of your You Tube channel as well! Enjoy your recipes, tips and tricks! Just joined your email list! Many thanks for making my pressure cooker life so much more enjoyable! And I’ve been using pressure cookers for 40 years! LOL!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 4, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      Haha! You are a trendsetter Elaine!

      Reply
  4. Deb Blackshaw says

    July 12, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Love your tips. So helpful!
    Could you please add me to your email list.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 13, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      Okay will do!

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    June 1, 2020 at 10:02 pm

    We bought a 3qt one because we moved into our motorhome and travel full time now.
    I cut most of the recipes in half and can make them in our small instant pot.
    Just very hard to find accessories for the baby one.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 2, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      How adventurous!!!

      Reply
    • Sue says

      December 20, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      We live in a 32 foot class C motor home about 6 month of the year. The other 6 months we live in a 600 sq ft condo on the beach. I have a 6 quart instant pot that goes everywhere we go. It isnโ€™t that much bigger a footprint from the 3 quart and it sooo much more useful. Ours fits in the dinette seat. From cheesecake to full dinners that are ready when you are I wouldnt travel without it!! Consider trading up to the 6 quart for versatility.

      Reply
  6. Sharon pochron says

    May 5, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    I was given my instant pot from a neighbor but no paper work. How can I get it to cook longer than 30 min?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 5, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Are you talking about pressure cooking for more than 30 minutes? Or the saute setting? I would watch this video to get familiar: https://youtu.be/EJd6dC5d62U

      Reply
  7. Lori says

    April 19, 2020 at 5:48 am

    Hi Karen, could you use the binder clips inside the pot while pressure cooking. I am wondering if you could attach 2 & use them to pull out a pot for pot-in-pot cooking. My small springform pan is 8 inches and I canโ€™t get a trivet around it, but it does fit in the pot.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 20, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      No not for pressure cooking as they have plastic on them and would melt.

      Reply
  8. Tina Geane says

    March 8, 2020 at 3:29 am

    Hi Karen ,
    My name is Tina I recieved a item that the name is “prepAmeal. Pressure Cooker/Electric Instant Pot, it has lots of functions including making yogurt, with a led digital panal. I got it for Xmas, it does have some accessories. Like the egg steamer, rice steamer, measuring cup, stiring spoon, mitts for lifting pot. But my question is are all recipes able to be used interchangeable? Because I’m clueless, never used a Pressure Cooker, and I’m so intimidated, but eager. I tried one night and failed miserably. I didn’t get the top on right. So steam was escaping. Then I was afraid to mess with it. I can’t tell witch way the steam release turns on top there is no markings. There’s arrows in the book but it depends which way your looking at it. But I don’t want to give up.
    So I figure if I do a easy recipe and it comes out right I’ll be set & on the right path. Thanks & I love all the tips of items to get at dollar tree!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Tina, I hope you can figure it out! Really you just need to find the button that pressure cooks and how to seal the pot. If you can do that you can make any of my recipes!

      Reply
    • Nora says

      December 6, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Tina, try going on internet to manufacturer of your pressure cooker, you should be able to get a manual on line from them or just try typing in prepAmeal and see if it will come up. Wish you luck.
      Nora

      Reply
  9. Lois says

    March 4, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Ahhh. The story of my life. โ€œA day late and a dollar short.โ€ I just last week bought at a hefty price a package on Amazon with about all of the attachments you can buy.
    Your suggestions are great. Thank you for the suggestions. I hope others use them well. ๐Ÿค—

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    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      You’re welcome Lois!

      Reply
  10. Jerry Jackson says

    February 3, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    You’re supposed to be able to use your Instant Pot as a slow-cooker correct? Bur SOP says do not remove cover while cooking. You have to remove the cover with an Instant Pot to see how your food is progressing. Answer:
    Instant Pot glass lid. Used to come with unit. No longer and good luck finding any in store.
    Wal-Mart folks did even know what I was talking about. (as well as Nordic-Ware spinners for old microwaves).
    Sears does carry the lid but wants $20+ for one. Thank goodness for E-Bay. Got both my spiinner and I-P glass lid from them.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 4, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Good tips!

      Reply
      • Judy Arsenault says

        February 11, 2020 at 3:08 pm

        In Canada check at Walmart…Canadian Tire…amazon.ca Cost is 20 dollars. Go online to see where available….search Instant Pot accessories

        Reply
    • Marsha P says

      February 16, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      I bought my instant pot this past December, at Walmart. It did include the glass lid. It is a Pioneer Woman Instant Pot, so that may be why, but you still can get them. Amazon also has them, but yeah theyโ€™re $20.00 or more.

      Reply
      • Marie says

        February 1, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        I don’t know if I would want the glass lid. I’ve always heard that the Instant Pot performed badly as a Crock-Pot. So I’ll just stay with my Crock-Pot

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    • Corrie says

      March 3, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      I got my glass lid @ Bed Bath & Beyond… I believe that it was $15.99๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
      • Corrie says

        March 3, 2020 at 3:55 pm

        BB&B…also…if they donโ€™t have it in stock…they can order it for you & also ship to your house๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š

        Reply
    • Ken says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      Tape Measure and Thrift Store for CHEAP Glass Lids

      Reply
      • ma says

        June 8, 2020 at 10:35 pm

        Check all the casserole lids etc. you already have first…

        Reply
    • Sandi Pierson says

      June 13, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Amazon carries the glass lids.

      Reply
    • Martina Kaiser says

      June 2, 2022 at 9:22 am

      In Germany I got a fitting glass lid for little money at Ikea!

      Reply
  11. Paula says

    January 9, 2020 at 11:06 am

    I like making Chili with dry black beans in my IP. No pre soak needed. I brown my meat (if I use it), add my washed and sorted dry black beans, add water as needed per amount of black beans, add seasonings, tomatoes, any other veg i happen to have on hand, tomato paste. Then i “set it and forget it”!. I let it it do a natural release! You cant over cook the beans.
    Soooo good especially in the winter. Enjoy!

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    • Karen says

      January 9, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      Yum! sounds awesome!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        February 2, 2020 at 12:16 am

        Could you please add me to your emails for recipes. [email protected]
        especially no gluten or dairy if I have a choice.

        Thank you

        Reply
        • Karen says

          February 4, 2020 at 1:07 pm

          Okay I’ve added you!

          Reply
  12. PAMELA DOZIER says

    January 9, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Hello,
    Thank you for sharing, I just got my multi-function insta-pot in November 2019 as a gift, I’ve used it a couple of times and love it.
    I love making soups and batch meals. I like to divide into smaller portions and freeze Thank you for the tips on what to look for at the dollar store. I look forward to your emails.

    Thank you from Northern Indiana

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    • Karen says

      January 9, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      You’re welcome Pamela! Glad you are here.

      Reply
  13. Sylvia mckinley says

    November 1, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    Don’t know how I lived 70 years without this “baby”. Use it almost everyday. Best invention ever. Thanks for all the great tips.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      you’re welcome!

      Reply
  14. CJ says

    September 15, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all if us new to instant pots. I am 70, trying to figure it all out. Love the idea of cooking with less time. Even though our kids are grown, we aren’t as active, things take us a lot more time than they used to.
    Is there any info on how to convert old family recipes for the IP?
    Thanks again. Our own kids are too busy to explain this to us.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 16, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      What type of recipe are you looking to convert? This is a good article: https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/how-to-convert-a-recipe-into-a-pressure-cooker-recipe/

      Reply
      • Janet Ortega says

        March 4, 2020 at 3:19 am

        Thank you Karen, I’m always wondering how to convert to an IP recipe.

        Reply
  15. Elbert Jones says

    August 26, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    If you bake your own bread; save the liquid from straining your yogurt. You can use it in your bread recipe.
    I saw that mentioned in a Greek yogurt cookbook
    Elbert

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    • Karen says

      August 28, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Good tip!

      Reply
  16. Janet says

    August 14, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    I bought a small instant pot but do not know. How to adjust your recipes for a small instant pot. Any suggestions…..

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:26 pm

      Please read this article. I think it will really help you! https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/how-to-halve-instant-pot-recipes/

      Reply
  17. Sandi says

    August 7, 2019 at 8:21 am

    Please ad me love all ur info on instant pot.. thank you

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 7, 2019 at 8:53 am

      okay will do

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 19, 2019 at 10:10 am

        Karen,how do you fry for example. Pork roast and Chinese chicken?

        Reply
        • Linda Abernathy says

          November 6, 2019 at 12:02 pm

          I haven’t fried in fact only have used it twice but I am needing to know when searing/frying do you use a pot inside the pot or just fry it on the bottom of the Insta Pot??

          Reply
          • Karen says

            November 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm

            I fry in bottom of Instant Pot liner.

  18. Cindy says

    August 6, 2019 at 9:45 am

    Send me anything to do with the instanta pot

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 6, 2019 at 9:20 pm

      Okay I added you

      Reply
  19. Susan says

    August 3, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    Please add me to your mailing list.
    Thank you

    [email protected]

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 5, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      okay added you!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        February 8, 2020 at 10:51 pm

        Please add me to your list [email protected]. Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

        Reply
        • Karen says

          February 11, 2020 at 1:09 pm

          Okay I’ve added you ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
  20. Devonne johnson says

    July 19, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    Would love your recipes please add me to your mailing list.

    [email protected].

    Iโ€™m 2 years old and love my instant pot. Thank you in. Advance.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 20, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      done!

      Reply
  21. Mary says

    July 19, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    Hi Karen… Love your ideas… Would you please add me to your email list?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 20, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      sure ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Vivian says

        September 20, 2019 at 8:17 am

        Please to mailing

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        • Karen says

          September 20, 2019 at 12:38 pm

          added you!

          Reply
  22. Andi says

    July 17, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    Great recipes

    Reply
  23. Debbie says

    July 11, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Please send me the recipes.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 12, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      Do you mean you want to sign up for my email list? Please go here and add your email: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/join-the-365-days-email-list/

      Reply
  24. Jennifer Sharp says

    July 8, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    Please can you send me Recipes and newsletters Thank You.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 8, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      yes, just added you!

      Reply
    • Carol says

      April 4, 2020 at 8:38 am

      [email protected]

      Reply
  25. Barbara says

    July 4, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    I am new to IP cooking Being 81 I pretty much do things the old fashioned way, but I am willing to learn. My granddaughter is with us now & she knows how it works, so we wi seewhathappens. I will let you know. The
    Barb Title
    [email protected]

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    • Karen says

      July 5, 2019 at 7:57 am

      You can do this!

      Reply
  26. Dawn Sandlin says

    June 22, 2019 at 11:08 pm

    I enjoy reading and making many of the recipes!!! Family and friends enjoy them too!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 24, 2019 at 7:00 am

      Glad to hear this Dawn!

      Reply
  27. Gulshan says

    May 13, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Can u make cake in instapot n does it turn out like u do in oven can u please lmk I make my cake fr scratch.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 13, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      I have this one cake recipe. https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-chocolate-bundt-cake/

      Reply
  28. Susan says

    May 11, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    I bought a Ninja Foodi last October but still havenโ€™t taken it out of the box because Iโ€™m such a mess.

    I enjoy reading about the possibilities.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 13, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Just do it!!!

      Reply
  29. Jennie says

    May 11, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Karen, fwiw, for those of us north of the border, Bar Keeper’s Friend can be found in store at Canadian Tire. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 13, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Nice! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    • Bob Bybee says

      August 30, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      I find it at True Value Hardware

      Reply
  30. Kathy Hammonds says

    March 30, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Thanks. I am a newbie. Pot is just now out of the box.
    Excited to learn.

    Reply
    • G says

      April 5, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Started just after Christmas, intimidated at first..now use several times weekly..just don’t forget to close steam vent

      Reply
  31. Alison says

    December 28, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    I seen someone suggest putting a spoon across the top of the insta pot when you remove the lining to make sure you don’t accidentally pour anything into it. I also watched like 3 videos to gain confidence so when I first used it 2 nights ago I knew what I was doing. Thanks for the advise about the craft section of Walmart having the pans!!!

    Reply
    • Roger Kirkland says

      May 11, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Great tip since my daughter and myself have both done this one time already LOL advanced voice

      Reply
  32. Edith says

    December 18, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    We have an Emeril Lagassee electric pressure cooker. Is that the same ad an Insta Pot? We haven’t used it yet but I’m really excited to try it. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 19, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      I bet you could do most everything in it that I do on my site. What size is it?

      Reply
  33. Emma Hinson says

    December 10, 2018 at 11:50 am

    ‘Use my instant pot but it didn’t get hot.What did I do wrong?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 17, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Do you mean you set it to saute setting and it didn’t ever switch to HOT on the display?

      Reply
  34. Susan Bauer says

    November 24, 2018 at 7:52 am

    For years I used the old fashioned stove top pressure cooker. Then I switched to a rice cooker. I love both methods. This Christmas, my husband is buying an Instant Pot for me……I can hardly wait!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 24, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      you will love it!

      Reply
    • Tina Kirkman says

      February 5, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      I love mine! Pinterest has a ton of easy recipes too!

      Reply
  35. Deb says

    November 5, 2018 at 10:25 am

    A lot of staining happens with different recipes inside the pot itself. It looks like it needs a whole lot of scrubbing but most times I just swirl some white vinegar in there. It comes out looking brand-spanking-new ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  36. Karen Wharton says

    October 31, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Walmart has springform panโ€˜s in all sizes, as well as round cake pans in 6 inch size, and small Bundt pans, they are all located in the craft section, and the cake decorating aisle

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31, 2018 at 10:59 am

      This is great info! I’m going to share this on the IP FB page. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Mandy says

        November 1, 2018 at 12:30 am

        I FINALLY found a six inch Bundt pan. At Joann’s (the fabric and craft store) in the baking supply aisle, it was less than $6.00 with my coupon. And, of course, no one shops at Joann’s without a coupon!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          November 1, 2018 at 10:18 am

          nice!!

          Reply
          • Kim says

            January 2, 2019 at 5:55 pm

            You can buy small pots, pans, cake pans etc. that can be used in the instant pot on the wish.com website for as little as a$1.00 or 2.

  37. Patricia says

    October 29, 2018 at 10:48 am

    These are great! I just spent good money on a milk but bag for straining my yogurt! Look out Dollar Tree, here I come!

    Reply
    • Bev says

      March 7, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      I bought a 3qt instant pot with Yogurt setting, well worth it! No straining.

      Reply
      • Patricia says

        February 19, 2020 at 7:49 am

        I make the cold start yogurt every week in my 4 qt instant pot. Just terrific!
        If you need the recipe let me know.

        Reply
  38. Sally Haines says

    October 29, 2018 at 10:39 am

    365 days of slow cooking inspired me to buy my instant pot. Made jambalaya last night, which was my first time to use it. Loved it! Where would I find a bunds pan small enough to fit my 3 qt instant pot?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 29, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      I would try amazon! That’s where I do a lot of instant pot shopping ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  39. Edna says

    September 22, 2018 at 4:34 am

    I got some great buys at our local Chinese supermarket – a lid for the pot to use the IP as a slow cooker, and a strainer basket to use when cooking up bones for chicken stock. I took the inner pot along to make sure it fit properly.

    Reply
  40. Joann Britton says

    August 17, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Walmart is really missing the boat. I looked all over and they havent woken up to selling accesories for the instant pot!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 17, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      I know it’s so annoying!

      Reply
    • Karen Wharton says

      October 31, 2018 at 8:04 am

      I shop at Walmart and was having difficulty finding assessories for my instant pot I have an 8 quart until I went over to the craft section and looked in the cake decorating aisle, they have a lot of things you can use in your Instant pot There including spring form as well as bundt pans to fit..

      Reply
  41. Brenda Shuherk says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:57 am

    I found your suggestions very interesting. I may visit my dollar tree store today. I still have not gotten up the courage to use my instant pot yet. I found some of the information a little scary after reading some people’s experiences the first time!!!! Like forgetting to put the pot back in before adding ingredients etc.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 13, 2018 at 11:48 am

      You can do it Brenda!!!

      Reply
    • Peggy says

      August 2, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      You will love your instapot.

      Reply
    • Sue says

      October 14, 2018 at 10:18 am

      I never used an old pressure cooker as it scared me to death. This is so much easier. Just put the internal pot in first and then add the ingredients. Frozen chicken cooked to tenderness in 15 minutes….canโ€™t beat that. Just give it a try once without guests and you should be rewarded with a finished product that you can turn to with confidence. I bought a small book to keep my notes on receipts I use the most often. Donโ€™t worry just enjoy!

      Reply
    • Ann says

      October 29, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      Try the boiled eggs first using the 5-5-5 method: 5 minutes at high pressure, 5 minutes resting before releasing the pressure, then 5 minutes dunked into ice water. As always, boiling eggs from room temp or at least after setting out a while helps prevent cracking. Just put 1-2 cups of water in the removable pot, put the eggs onto the steamer rack, seal the lid & besure that the pressure vent is closed. Fabulously easy to cook and delightfully easy to peel perfect eggs. You will be using it every day after that!
      I wonโ€™t say โ€œGOOD LUCKโ€ cause you will have nothing but luck. So iโ€™ll Just say ENJOY!

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      • Clanky says

        December 8, 2018 at 12:19 pm

        Best hard-boiled eggs โ€” ever!!! They come out PERFECT

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        • Karen says

          December 9, 2018 at 10:25 am

          Thatโ€™s what I like to hear!!!

          Reply
          • Dorothy says

            April 23, 2020 at 4:09 pm

            5-5-5 is fantastic for Hard Cooked eggs ! And the best thing is they peel so easily!
            ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Alison says

      December 28, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      I seen someone suggest putting a spoon across the top of the insta pot when you remove the lining to make sure you don’t accidentally pour anything into it. I also watched like 3 videos to gain confidence so when I first used it 2 nights ago I knew what I was doing. Thanks for the advise about the craft section of Walmart having the pans!!!

      Reply
    • Cathy says

      January 29, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      I was sold the first time I used mine on New Years Day. Made my ham and black eyed peas in 30 minutes. They were fabulous !!! Have used it almost every day since!!

      Reply
      • Lucinda Preusser says

        September 28, 2019 at 6:57 pm

        Have finally gotten the instant pot but scared to use . I cooked 2 things and the meat was dry . What am I doing wrong ? I’ll do eggs first !

        Reply
        • Karen says

          September 30, 2019 at 3:06 pm

          Did you naturally pressure release the meat? https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/what-is-natural-pressure-release-and-quick-release/

          Reply
    • Jack Poulter says

      April 6, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      I recommend reading the manual TWICE, doing the water test. Them cook something you like to eat.
      I made Baby Pork Back Ribs as my first dish.

      Reply
      • Linda says

        January 15, 2020 at 5:08 pm

        I recently bought an Instapot from a yardsale site.
        Unfortunately it didn’t come with any booklets or instructions.
        Where can I get one from ???

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        • Karen says

          January 16, 2020 at 6:39 pm

          I would go directly to the Instant Pot website. They have downloadable manuals there. https://instantpot.com/english-manuals/

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    • Paula says

      April 29, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      You will love it! Itโ€™s a bit scary at first, but if you watch a few YouTube videos on whatever you want to make, itโ€™ll get better and you gain more confidence.
      Iโ€™ve had mine since before Christmas and totally love it! You can use a long wooden spoon and a towel over the top when you let the steam out.
      You can do it Brenda!

      Reply
  42. Nancy Best says

    May 30, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Most instant pot recipes books contain charts for meats, vegetables, and poultry.

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  43. Kerrin says

    May 27, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    Where can I by a time table for the Instant Pot? It tells the length of times to cook foods. I do not have a computer to print a copy of some I have seen on this tablet I own.

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    • Karen says

      May 28, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      Do you have the little manual/cookbook that came with your Instant Pot? I use mine all the time as a reference. It has a table in there of lots of different foods.

      Reply
    • Nancy says

      November 11, 2018 at 4:27 am

      Also you can print things at your local library using their computers

      Reply
    • Pati says

      December 26, 2018 at 10:56 pm

      Amazon sells cheat sheet magnets that you can keep right on the side of the instant pot! They are very cheap…like 3.50!

      Reply
      • Candace Jerome says

        March 11, 2020 at 5:03 pm

        I just found cheat sheets on Pinterest today some you can print and some you can buy.

        Reply
  44. mark white says

    May 27, 2018 at 9:14 am

    wow i didnt think about the doller store ty a good tip mark

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  45. VBlake says

    May 25, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    I love those green pads. I cut them into fourths and use them. Works the same and saves money!

    Reply
    • Vicki says

      January 5, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      If you can’t find Bar Keepers Friend look for Bon Ami which is pretty much the same thing. I have used it for years.

      Reply
  46. Beth Newport says

    May 24, 2018 at 6:48 am

    Thanks so much for these tips! I love the Dollar Tree! Also, when cleaning out my pressure cooker, I will throw in a dishwasher pod and let it soak for a few hours or overnight if the food is really stuck on. You will be amazed at how clean the inner pot becomes!!

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    • Karen says

      May 24, 2018 at 10:58 am

      Wow that is a great tip!

      Reply
    • Claudia says

      December 5, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you. Never thought of that!

      Reply
  47. Helen says

    May 24, 2018 at 6:27 am

    I would be wary of things like that bowl with everything made in China and the risk of lead.

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    • Karen says

      May 24, 2018 at 10:58 am

      Gotcha! I will stick with my corningware dish ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  48. Cam says

    May 23, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    Those little scrubbing pads also make great filters for small appliances, vacumns, etc. I worked at a printing company and we used them to separate the ink washed from the rollers from water before disposing of the water. I’ve used them in the vacumn in an emergency too.

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    • Karen says

      May 24, 2018 at 10:58 am

      Wow I would have never thought of that! What a great idea ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  49. Joyce Pruhs says

    May 23, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    Karen, what a helpful post! Thank you so much.
    I am listing all those great finds and will be picking up some of them on my next Dollar Tree visit.
    Another great place to look for Instant Pot accessories is a Thrift Store. I found a collapsable steamer with little legs on it. And another stainless steel steamer, no legs, but just the size to fit on the IP trivet.
    Also, a really nice wooden spoon with slots in the bowl, and a flat edged wooden spoon/stirrer tool perfect for the task of de-glazing the bottom of the IP.
    Thrifty buys are all around us. Thanks again for alerting us to some possibilities.

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    • Karen says

      May 24, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Oh now I’m totally going to visit my thrift store! What a great idea.

      Reply
    • Vicki says

      January 5, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      If you can’t find Bar Keepers Friend look for Bon Ami which is pretty much the same thing. I have used it for years.

      Reply
  50. Mike says

    May 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Fish season package, where Cain i buy the season packages.
    Wounder wal mart have packages?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 24, 2018 at 10:59 am

      I bet Walmart would have them.

      Reply

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