Van Life Essentials: I Bought an Instant Pot on Amazon for Vanlife Cooking

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@lego65100 4 жыл бұрын

Boiling (or actually, steaming) eggs in the Instant Pot is the biggest treat for me... simply because it allows them to be peeled afterward so easily. The shell is almost entirely separated from the egg inside, so the shell slides off with almost no effort. The trick is, using very little water (about 1/2 cup), putting the slotted platform inside the Instant Pot, and piling as many eggs as you want... I've done as many as a dozen, and all 12 come out identically perfect. Set the top knob for pressure, set the timer for 5 minutes, and after the 5 minutes cooking time, let it naturally depressurize for about 5 minutes. Then, twist the top knob to "steam", to release the pressure quickly. Remove the lid after pressure is released, and with tongs ('cause those eggs will burn the FIRE outa your fingers) put the eggs into a sink full of ice water for 5 minutes. Then... be amazed at how those eggs practically shell themselves. 🥚🥚🥚

@lindanerney9896 4 жыл бұрын

I only boil eggs in the IP now. They peel like a dream.

@wendyannh 4 жыл бұрын

Hard boiled eggs in the IP are flat out *amazing*! I have to say that I really didn't quite believe people about how easy they are to peel until I tried it for myself. I am completely and totally sold. Not only are they incredibly easy to peel, but all you have to do is just put them in there with the water, set the thing, and walk away. There's no waiting for the water to boil. It's just set it and forget it.

@vantino1096 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tip. But where do you get the iced water from, when you are on the road?

@lego65100 3 жыл бұрын

@@vantino1096 The ice water is really optional. It just makes the whole process faster. But the Instant Pot basically steaming the eggs is what makes them so easy to shell almost in one piece.

@vantino1096 3 жыл бұрын

@@lego65100 thank you

@sarabegay6339 4 жыл бұрын

Grill Cheese is easy. I just use my tongs to turn it.

@kathysyphrit5713 3 жыл бұрын

Of make it in two halves so easy to flip over.

@richlaue 3 жыл бұрын

And how do you flip when reaching to the bottom of the pot

@TheJanet4321 3 жыл бұрын

@@richlaue Use tongs or spatula.

@ducksinarowpatience3670 3 жыл бұрын

😲 i just said 🤣

@ducksinarowpatience3670 3 жыл бұрын

@@richlaue TONGS

@JoWoGoGo 4 жыл бұрын

The good thing about Pressure Cooking is that you can buy the cheaper roasts/meats and they still come out as tender as anything of higher quality cuts. You can make gravy out of the juices that cook out in the same pot.

@IowaVanMan 4 жыл бұрын

I use a 3 quart Instapot. I am a single minivan dweller with a solenoid charger, 100 watts of portable solar, 100 amp flooded lead acid battery and a 1000 watt inverter. I also have a Dometic CF18 fridge. Start up my minivan For ten minutes to get the instapot up to pressure, shut off my minivan since the instapot drops down to about 3 amps and cooks away for up to an hour. Extremely efficient appliance! Put a little butter or oil then fry away using the sauté mode. Perfect grilled cheese, burgers, etc. The instapot is a game changer in my opinion.

@KabobHope 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good review, Terry. Thanks for a real life application.

@thisorthat7626 4 жыл бұрын

Terry Baldwin, thank you for your review. It makes me realize I can use the solar I have with a smaller instapot. That is helpful. Thank you!

@k.pacificnw02134 4 жыл бұрын

Terry Baldwin .....I was a kid when my dad brought home a new product called the microwave. Now that’s a game changer. I’m like Bob; when I go full time I expect to use the heck out of one. If you qualify for food banks, they usually have tons of canned (already cooked) beans, for free. Food banks are cool to me because it’s stuff people donated or were going to throw away. So people that utilize them are doing everyone a favor.

@IowaVanMan 4 жыл бұрын

Solar takes over to charge the battery after instapot has come up to pressure and no longer draws as much power. Said differently, the battery is being charged by both the car battery and solar while car is running then solar only after I shut off the car. I recently added another 100 watts of solar to my Renogy solar suitcase to hopefully avoid starting the car at all but haven’t tested the instapot appliance. Kudos to Bob and crew for teaching me a lot of what I’ve learned over the last year beginning at the 2019 RTR. Minivans rock especially for us lower income folks! Thanks Bob! You also rock!! 🚐

@ggstorm8101 4 жыл бұрын

Great info with details...thanks

@BB-pc3kg 3 жыл бұрын

I often cook at rest stops, parks, where ever there is a plug in. I hang out till it's done 10- 45 minutes top for what I cook. I done have solar. Just plan out meals.

@serenakoleno9338 3 жыл бұрын

I also think that I am going to try this. Tfs

@user-fb5lq7kx9y 3 жыл бұрын

yep, hung out outside the bathroom while it was cooking ribs.

@MobileAura 2 жыл бұрын

Use a solar gen. Stop torturing yourself.

@markconger8049 4 жыл бұрын

Tips: 1. buy a second interior pot that is non stick and this works well for saute as well as other foods that might stick otherwise. 2. If you are more prone to cook small meals every day rather than big meals to refrigerate get the smaller Instant Pot. Less power, easier to clean. 3. Do not get the latest model Instant Pot that has the round knob instead of button presets. Reviews say it tends to burn food. The one in the video is the Duo and that is by far the preferred model. Also the one we have. 4. If you like corned beef buy the “gourmet” version in the meat section of the grocery store and cook it in the Instant Pot. Incredible! 5. Veggies cook FAST. It takes longer to get the pot up to pressure temp than the cook time! It’s quick, therefore power draw is not as bad as you may think.

@Everlanders 4 жыл бұрын

We've been running our instant pot on solar for years, once it's up to temp it uses very little power...

@stana2z 4 жыл бұрын

As an Electrical Engineer, who specializing on power (distribution, storage and generation), I totally concur with your "Layman's" explanation of how Amp-Hours work. It's not as scary as people think. Just a few, simple (5th grade algebra) equations for the DC end and a tad bit more for the AC, but nothing a high school grad with a few KZfaq videos should not be able to figure out. Wiring? That's a bit more involved. I'd suggest asking a reputable electrician. Also a PSA - Do NOT throw plain old water on an electrical fire!! Use an approved Fire Extinguisher.

@lorcro2000 4 жыл бұрын

12 volt wiring is a doddle. You have positive, you have negative, make sure you connect those right, and have some fuses. A couple of hours of reading and anyone can do it, which is why it's not illegal. 220 volt (or that 110 volt strangeness Americans use) AC is more regulated because that stuff can and will kill you if you don't know what you're doing. It's just as easy to wire a wan AC up, but the stakes are higher and it's not legally allowed (most places) if you're not certified, so getting qualified help for that makes a lot of sense.

@Oklahomagirl49 4 жыл бұрын

Stan Augustyniewicz Algebra was the only class I ever flunked sonI guess I will have to watch the KZfaq videos!

@rogermccaslin6750 4 жыл бұрын

Stan Augustyniewicz - I about choked on my iced tea when he said that little pot draws 73 amps but then I figured he must be talking about the DC side. I was calculating in my head when he went on to say 800 watts so I knew I was thinking right.

@AndreasEUR 4 жыл бұрын

@@lorcro2000 Up to 48v is legal for anyone to do here in Norway :)

@Flyfishing57 4 жыл бұрын

@@rogermccaslin6750 I think they meant 7.3 amps , because 73 would melt his wire

@batTorah 4 жыл бұрын

You can make cheesecake in it. 30 minutes, love it.

@melusine826 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask about baking! Hmm - bread? I have a Thermos passive shuttle cooker I keep meaning to use - not electric, not pressurised /sealed

@ChrisW228 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve made bread. It won’t be crusty, but it works. You can make yogurt, too.

@IowaVanMan 4 жыл бұрын

An instapot PSA: let the steam release naturally or take the instapot outside of your rig to release. The steam is very HOT and can be MESSY if released inside and you can get burned. Thanks for the great video!

@nathanielplenge 4 жыл бұрын

Let alone the humidity released inside your camper! Great tip!

@dona62851 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put a kitchen towell over the top to catch the steam?

@flowerchild777 2 жыл бұрын

@@dona62851 great question

@roamingfree6968 2 жыл бұрын

@@dona62851 it's not recommended due to a greater chance of clogging the steam release valve.

@roamingfree6968 2 жыл бұрын

@@flowerchild777 look at above reply to Dona. 👍

@BrokerBarbara119 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Instant Pot! I never use my stove any more. There is now an air fryer lid option, you can air fry most everything ! There is a trivet whereby you can place a pan up higher near the air fryer head and make a grilled cheese. I also use an electric 2 burner size griddle that I cook everything else on.

@alphabeets 8 ай бұрын

Those Instapots are awesome. We love ours.

@phebefriddle9133 4 жыл бұрын

I like the 3 qt. instant pot. It uses less power. I use it almost every day. I do have a 6 qt. that I use for group meals.

@lindabarker7142 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite Instant Pot meal is low country boil. I saute chicken legs and sausage and then add a little water and corn on the cob, red skins and whatever I have/want and pressure cook it. At the end I add shrimp and cook a short time.

@LaCatLady 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds delicious. Do you have the 6-qt? Do you use it with solar?

@lindabarker7142 3 жыл бұрын

@@LaCatLady I'd like to use my Jackery, but it's not powerful enough. I have to use shore power. I have a 3 quart Instant Pot.

@LaCatLady 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindabarker7142 Thank you. I was concerned about that.

@lindabarker7142 3 жыл бұрын

@@LaCatLady I have a 240 Jackery, but I think a 500 would work.

@LaCatLady 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindabarker7142 I’ve got the small Suaoki so I pretty well know that’s not going to work. I only have the 100 watt Renogy suitcase. Guess I’ll just keep using the propane stove.

@camperstar4070 4 жыл бұрын

as a new full time car dweller, your videos really inspire me to do more for myself everyday. I love watching your shows!

@MikeAndNary 4 жыл бұрын

That pond looks like the opening scene from the Andy Griffith show where Sheriff Taylor and Opie walk to the pond with their fishing poles and Opie skips a rock....Beautiful location!

@Oklahomagirl49 4 жыл бұрын

Commando602 i keep watching for an alligator to come out of that pond. It’s because I’m in Florida.

@Abeaness 3 жыл бұрын

What camera do they have? It’s such a clear picture!

@gotmama2 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Instant Pot! The reason you have to put water (besides avoiding scorching) is that the pressure that builds up is due to water vapor. No water, not enough pressure to do the job. Things I've cooked in my instant pot: egg custards, hard boiled eggs (really steamed), whole chickens, roasts (beef and pork), bone broth, cheese cake, egg bites (like the Starbucks ones... I have a silicone molds), frittatas, hot wings (they don't get crisp though, but pack of wings, some Frank's Hot Wing Sauce...), chili, pork ribs, cabbage rolls, stews and soups. Tried brownies, but they came out soggy... more experimentation needed!

@colleenkaralee2280 3 жыл бұрын

When you leave the veggies to natural release you get so much more flavor that got locked in instead of going up in steam.

@jacquelinevisser4593 4 жыл бұрын

i hope that one day i can live this life in europe

@frugalfrugal1307 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm seriously impressed. This is such a great idea. Always keep a back-up propane cooktop though in case of solar failure and have a mini rocket stove to cook outside your rig in case your propane runs out in an emergency. ("Two is one and one is none.") I wish I understood solar and electric better. It's something I'm still learning. Thanks Brad! Thanks Bob! :)

@BowenOrg Жыл бұрын

See my quote above or maybe it's below!!! ha! ha!

@2t3hr7 3 жыл бұрын

I am dying for a nomad to start a playlist on how to cook with an instant mini using a battery!

@originalBongoCat 4 жыл бұрын

This is the some of the info I've been searching for. In your calculations, you can allow for the highest load being when the i-pot is coming up to pressure. Once it has achieved pressurization the load drops to a level that maintains the pressure until the timer comes to the limit that you set. I'd be very interested to watch more in-depth coverage on the solar system that can support i-pot cooking.

@WuLe993 4 жыл бұрын

There are also instapots for truckers that plug directly to 12V and also lunchbox ovens that plug into 12V.

@richardowens9061 4 жыл бұрын

Between an Instant Pot and a single burner induction cook top, you could cook just about anything!

@bj9509 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video, as most, but I have a suggestion as to something I would like to see. I would like to se an episode/s on low-tech alternatives for van life. An example is much of the world does their bathing by 'bucket shower'. A bucket of warm water, bar of soap, a small stool and a can or dipper for pouring water over yourself. This can be done in a swimsuit if privacy is not available. Another example is how to get by on minimal solar electrical. Solar electrical is awesome but expensive to get the bigger watts needed for heating, cooking etc. A how to get by on minimal solar electric would be interesting to me. Also propane is low-tech, simple and proven. As 'Instinctive Bear' suggested, use a non-powered pressure cooker on propane. Also possibly using tiny wood stoves for heat and cooking as well. How about an episode on thrift store and Craigslist finds for van life. Just some suggestions -- love your videos.

@carmenmartinez2882 2 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same, wouldn’t it be much easier to use a stove top pressure cooker? Takes less space specially for 1 person a 4 qt is more than enough, use propane or even gasoline in a small Coleman stove, cooking with a Trangia or a twig stove is also more fun.

@barefootincactus 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please. I thought the simple life was what van life was about

@michellec8273 2 жыл бұрын

The good thing with the electric pressure cooker is the safety and simplicity, I think. You have to watch regular ones carefully and get a knack for using it. But if you already know how, there's no reason not to. The other thing is that once you are set up for solar, it's free power and propane is getting expensive and may get difficult to get.

@davidg.johnson7208 Жыл бұрын

At truck stop (Flying J., Pilot. T.A. etc.) they sell 12-volt (cigarette lighter plug) small Instant Pots, that will use solar, or driving down the road! Truckers use them all the time!

@happygardener442 4 жыл бұрын

The smaller sized 3 quart (or mini) works great for me. It's big enough for plenty of leftovers. I love it!

@shellyscott6447 4 жыл бұрын

I bought an instantpot just for Rv'ing :) but I'm glad to hear what solar is needed for it!

@lynnepierce3676 4 жыл бұрын

Forgot to wish Bob, Suanne and everyone else behind the scenes a Merry Christmas and the BEST New Year ahead.👍😊❤️

@butchmanns8968 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays. I love watching your videos. I hope to meet all of you at WRTR and RTR.

@jamisonsmith5216 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, gosh, thank goodness you didn't know what 2020 held. But I guess rv living is a good way to stay safe.

@jessegreywolf 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the kind of real world breakdown i was looking for! Thank you both so much!

@thizizliz 4 жыл бұрын

They are really awesome. Buying dried beans is the cheapest way to get protein & fiber. They store at no cost. With the instant pot they are super easy to cook too. I love his ideas about reheating & will try that. Thank you both.

@jcrefasi1 4 жыл бұрын

I always soaked my dried beans overnight even when using a pressure cooker. I don't mess with dried red beans anymore. I buy Blue Runner Creole Cream Style canned red beans a 15oz can and rice served with ham or sausage is enough for 2 meals. They are a 102 year old Louisiana company whose headquarters are located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. You know La is famous for our red beans and rice

@scott.wallace8625 4 жыл бұрын

I don't do canned beans any more. Less than an hour dried are soft. One recipe recommended. Leave in the morning hit 40 mins with beans in come home, kept warm and ready to go. Obviously Not somthing to do on 12v system

@jcrefasi1 4 жыл бұрын

@@scott.wallace8625 if you tried Blue Runner canned red beans I bet you would change your mind!

@jcrefasi1 4 жыл бұрын

@thizizliz. Hi Liz!! When I was a kid (pre-microwave) my mom reheated leftovers on a dinner plate covered in foil and placed over a pan of a hot water. Easy clean up too. I still use my old fashioned pressure cooker to cook a chuck roast for my famous New Orleans poboy

@scott.wallace8625 4 жыл бұрын

@@jcrefasi1 I'm not an rv guy. I'm a tiny sailboat guy and weight is a real thing. But I will try it thanks. By the way you rv. guys have a great community and great 12v ideas. Same thing different conveyance

@Auntyalias2014 4 жыл бұрын

One can make a cheesecake in an Instant pot. That amazed me.

@peterpiper487 Жыл бұрын

I don't have an Instant Pot but I DO have an old fashined rice cooker. Not the one with all the buttons, just the one that you plug in and flip a switch to "cook" I cook everything in it. I have not tried the recipe for bread because I don't eat bread, but I've been told that the bread comes out very nice. I found that everything I cook turns out delicious... simply because I don't know how to cook, but the rice cooker knows what to do with it's magnet technology. So I probably won't be getting an Instant Pot.

@jacquelinejensen5360 4 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. I love my Instapot. I love that I can continue to use it in my van. A big thank to this young man for sharing this.

@MrPthomas745 4 жыл бұрын

I've tested my InstaPot on a Kill-a-Watt power meter. My 3 quart Insta Pot is rated at 700 watts. It is only hitting those 700 watts while the cooker is being brought up to pressure. After it reaches the proper pressure, the number of watts is very small. It will "blip" up to 500 to 700 watts for a second or so to hold the temp/pressure. When the cooking time is over, it is basically off while the pressure "releases." (I did not measure the wattage of the "keep warm" function.) So, when I made rice or a chicken dish, etc, and the cooker used about 5-8 minutes to come to pressure, it was using 58 amps per hour. Measured by the minute, that is "about" 1 or 2 amps per minute (given the efficiency of the inverter and the Peukert effect, etc.) So, anywhere from 10 to 16 amps. I've done this successfully on my basic 100 amp hour panel linked to a basic 70 ah battery, and it has worked just fine. You just have to know how much you are using and the state of charge of your battery.

@philiporourke7896 Жыл бұрын

Great show, Bob. One of your best.

@colleenkaralee2280 3 жыл бұрын

My Instant Pot guru are Amy+Jacky b/c I learned from them how to use Instant pot for the best most tender poached hen.

@RoguePreparedness 4 жыл бұрын

Instant Pot is life in an RV.

@WhiskyOg69 4 жыл бұрын

Having a toilet is quite convenient too👍

@MySonsMother 4 жыл бұрын

I have an 8 qt, 6 qt (2), and a 3 at Instant Pot. The 3 qt is 700 watts. Some of the 6 qts are 1100 watts. I love to wash and chop (small chunks) golden potatoes (with skins) and add eggs on top to set for 5 minutes to make potato salad. You can cook just about anything. I cook spaghetti, Turkey breast, chicken, roast, and many other things. Most veggies:1-3 minutes. Potatoes:12-15 min. Eggs: 4-5 min. White rice: 4 min. Corn:5-6 min. Pasta: 4-5 min. Beans: 26+ min. Beef:35+ min. Pork:15+ min. Chicken:20-25 min. Chicken breast: 8 min. Thighs: 9 minutes. Full pot of some things sometimes takes almost an hour.

@jmhibbs165 4 жыл бұрын

I am sure you could do a great grilled cheese in it, and certainly you could do hamburgers, using the saute function in both cases! About to fry some bacon it it for the first time! When browning meat you can use butter or olive oil, or other oil. No water at this point - that comes later after you brown it. If you are cooking a roast, you remove the meat after browning it and put the little rack in the bottom of the pot. Then you add the water in the bottom of the pot, and put the meat back in on top of the rack. It is so good! I have done this several times in the few months that I have owned my Instant Pot.

@danmanx2 4 жыл бұрын

How did the bacon come out?

@harrygibus 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this paired with a small (8") electric skillet would handle almost every eventuality. The small electric skillets are also 800w. Not as efficient as a pressure cooker, but a lot more convenient for burgers, pancakes, or grilled cheese - and you don't usually use it that long for these items.

@jmhibbs165 4 жыл бұрын

@@danmanx2 - I got interrupted and didn't get to do it! Will try again tomorrow morning and try to remember to post the results here!

@jmhibbs165 4 жыл бұрын

@@harrygibus You are probably right. Since I don't do wheat or other grains, pancakes are less important to me now than at any other point in my life. ; - ) But when I was still eating rice, the IP was the best rice cooker.

@scott.wallace8625 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly a George Forman would be better for grilled cheese and burgers. Saute mode is just a hot plate really.

@mikkiapplegate7637 4 жыл бұрын

You can make just about any meal in an instapot. I absolutely love mine.

@thesurvivalist. 4 жыл бұрын

I have one too, and I also use an induction cooktop.

@nateross14 Жыл бұрын

Actually, for Bob's grilled cheese sandwich, all you would need is take a metal spatula and bend the handle 90 deg so it points straight up. Then you could easily lift up the side of the grilled cheese sandwich and slide the spatula underneath it to flip it over or lift it straight out. The other option is you could easily make a little flat tray from aluminum foil to rest whatever your cooking on, or even make a little stainless steel tray with lift handles attached to steel rods that go down to the tray.

@nateross14 Жыл бұрын

An important thing concerning power consumption regarding the Instant Pot missed in this video is that it only uses full power ( 73A for this old version and about 60A for the latest 700 watt version Instant pot), it only uses full power for the first 10 minutes while boiling water and pressurizing. After that, it will only intermittently turn on with a thermostat to maintain cooking temp as needed, so any cookin time past the initial 10 min is only going to use a fraction of the power and be minimal power consumption. The Instant pot is very efficient.

@Seashellsbytheseashore21 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. I have had one for over 5 years but always ran it at the house. I bet I can power this on my eco flow….time to test lol

@greeneyedredhead61 3 жыл бұрын

Bob...to cook a grilled cheese sandwich in the instant pot..just turn it over using tongs. Same with hamburger patties. And in case you prefer to use a spatula...they do make flexible ones.

@jammingwithibeas1949 4 жыл бұрын

I had a instant pot, air fryer,George Forman, counter top convection oven, and crockpot. Got rid of all of them for the Ninja Foodi.

@ragbrairider5120 4 жыл бұрын

Interested in Foodi but cannot get past the huge hinged lid.

@jammingwithibeas1949 4 жыл бұрын

Deb Bush the lid wasn’t a problem. It was the weight. But I got used to it pretty quick.

@DavidDrivesElectric Жыл бұрын

I had no clue. Very versatile

@contactjoy4140 3 жыл бұрын

For a grilled sandwich, steak, etc, all you need is a tongs to reach to the bottom of the pot. There are many accessories for inside the "liner". Everything can be cooked in the liner just as though it is a skillet. Want fried eggs? Use a long handled spatula or a large serving spoon to lift it out of the liner. The Instant Pot is extremely versatile. You don't need water for everything when you use the liner like a skillet to saute or fry. Yes, there are all sizes of stackable metal pans for inside the liner. You can cook multiple veggies, rice, meat, all in stackable metal pans made to be used in the liner, easily purchased on Amazon.... and then you would use liquid to steam the food.

@havenonwheels5158 4 жыл бұрын

Love our InstantPot, and specifically bought it to use on the road. Great video and explanation of the amps used.

@captaintlc 4 жыл бұрын

Using a ceramic bowl on the trivet , you can prepare most meals without having to clean the larger SS bowl. Rice is a quick prep.

@fredherzberger4677 3 жыл бұрын

One big advantage of using a pressure cooker is that it is a sealed cooking chamber. It won't steam up your living space or spread as much food smells.

@garethbaus5471 3 жыл бұрын

Until it needs to be vented.

@kimwiser445 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have an RV or Van but I love watching your videos. It’s very interesting watching how you and others are able to make things work.

@ChrisW228 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very late to the party, and this may be mentioned already, but I love my IP for making meals with multiple items. For example, I’ll put a bowl with some chicken and topping (BBQ, spices, whatever) on the bottom, and then on a higher trivet, a second bowl, with maybe a small potato and a serving a green beans. Most things won’t overcook, so cooking for the required time for meat usually makes everything come out perfectly.

@keyplayer5 4 жыл бұрын

I like your new friend. I’m so glad he is there to help you. You have been blessed with many good friends which isn’t surprising to me because of your generous heart. Merry Christmas Bob!!

@cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036 2 жыл бұрын

you do not need to add water to brown the meat, just a little oil or butter, then deglaze the pot with liquid after the meat is done. be sure to scrape bottom while liquid is in there then add the rest of your ingredients. i love my instant pot.

@magnoliabranca5149 4 жыл бұрын

This is heaven! I would love to have this life! And so wonderful to have this option!

@travelinmyblood 4 жыл бұрын

Love the insta pot, for the same reason that it's 'fool proof'. There are even 'no cook time' recipes where you can even cook food by just using the energy to heat it up, and then letting it sit in the steam.

@annej5699 3 жыл бұрын

There's an opportunity here for another accessory to be made for the instant pot. Basically a flat pan with a handle that is tall enough to come out the top for the cook to reach. One could theoretically be fashioned from an inner pot for the instant pot, cutting away the sides except for one bit to leave standing up. This would let someone put something flat to sear cooking in the pot and then pull it up to get a spatula to come in from the side to flip it and then setting it back down in.

@mgysgtk8835 Жыл бұрын

Warming up left overs is not covered on other channels. Really good to know. Good information on the Instant Pot. We just bought a 3qt Mini for our Boondocking RV. Thanks for great info.

@lillygracefollowsourliving4852 4 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to everyone !! we love you Bob !!🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁Great Video !! Welcome Brad !!

@lynnepierce3676 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought Instant Pot. Love using it. Glad to hear it can be used in Van Life.👍😊😍

@EagleArrow 2 жыл бұрын

Fresh chicken soup in 15 minutes. Tastes wonderful. All the flavors of carrots and celery come through. Instant Pot cuts down on time and everything comes on flavorful and meat is tender. Chicken is moist and tender with great flavor. Just add chicken breast celery carrots onions salt & pepper broth green onion My Chili comes out wonderful as well. I do make roast now in it. It comes out wonderful and tender. 45 min. About 3 hours less time than my oven. Steak in hurry does come out well too. My kids like Swiss Steak. Just steak, onions, olive oil and 2 cans of mushroom soup. You can add celery.

@thisorthat7626 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brad, for this information. I enjoy cooking on my one burner propane stove since it is super fast and economical for things like boiling water for tea or frying eggs, etc. I can see using the instapot for cooking foods that need longer times on a stove. Best of both worlds as I always have a backup if I don't have enough sunshine. Cheers.

@bobbodadroid4053 4 жыл бұрын

One way to use less electric power is to heat the water for the instant pot on your propane stove, that transfers most of the energy used to the propane. The instant pot then only has to maintain the boiling temperature to get the pressure up instead of heating all that water from room temperature... (Only 1/2 cup of water in the three quart, but hey power is power)

@tonyl2220 3 жыл бұрын

Those pressure cookers are AWESOME, you can make anything you want, from sautéing to roasting to baking! I’ve used that for years!

@sjohnson1776 4 жыл бұрын

I've used gas and duel fuel coleman stoves for so long it's hard to imagine going electric but this was a great demo and discussion. Thanks!

@kathryntokarska1738 4 жыл бұрын

I thought you need more batteries because it isnt just about how much it draws but how quickly battery can be depleted and refilled. I have been waiting to upgrade my bank so I can bring back this gem into my life. Cooking beans, lentils, rice, hardy veg soups, sweet potatoes part of a whole plant based diet is a snap with this tool. In the Summer heat you arent slaving over hot stove, vacuum sealed keep heat inside. There are ton of recipes online and cookbooks.

@thisorthat7626 4 жыл бұрын

Kathryn Tokarska, the key is to use the instapot when the sun is shining - during the day, so you are recharging the battery as you go. That way you aren't depleting the batteries as fast. If you only used it at night that would change things. I hope this helps.

@bigtomsvan4817 4 жыл бұрын

So I'd like to run one for 60 minutes with 500 watts solar 325 amp hours batteries and 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter 2/0 cabling. Whatcha think

@kathryntokarska1738 4 жыл бұрын

@@thisorthat7626 I understand about using it only during day when batteries are getting a good charge. Im wondering about charge and discharge rates. Can you damage your battery if you are discharging it too fast? The zero cable, that was super important. I know people set the instant pot and go on a hike to come back to a nice warm meal, the auto shut off and keep warm features are awesome for that, but you wouldnt want to come back from a hike to a pile of ashes.

@MrPthomas745 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigtomsvan4817 How big is your Pot? How many watts does it use? How long does it take to come to pressure? The pot will use the most amps only when coming up to pressure, not for the entire cooking time. Once it reaches pressure, the number of amps being used drops dramatically.

@AsTheWheelsTurn 4 жыл бұрын

if your battery is charged when your engine is running then just start your engine and run it whenever you are using something like this but yes this requires a decent amount of power no doubt. not as much as a microwave though!

@frugalfrugal1307 4 жыл бұрын

To Bob, Suzanne, the HOWA team and everyone involved with video productions and the entire RTR-WRTR family, Merry Christmas folks! 😍😘❤❤❤🎁🎄⛄❄🎅🎁🎄⛄❄

@sbrown6070 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget you can steam or saute (with a tiny bit of oil) fresh vegetables, as well.

@90Outside 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for 2020 I’m gonna finally do a van remodel. All these videos are helping I’ve lived in my car before but this time I’m doing it different . This instant pot idea is a great idea.

@danmanx2 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. This is the season I introduce CheapRVLiving to my family.

@janniejeanjellybean3803 4 жыл бұрын

Makes perfect Steel Cut Oats in10 min. Add fresh fruit & maple syrup~yummmm.

@pwrfl2357 4 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Bob and Brad! Everyone is so happy on these videos!!

@MiniatureChickenChannel 4 жыл бұрын

👍 Love this channel and the helpful real-world solutions like this Instant Pot. Lots of good info gained from Brad. Bob, this channel is one of my favorites...keep it up sir!

@lindasanders6777 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to learn how GREAT the instapots are! My friend gave me a new one, and I haven't tried it out yet, but good to know I can take it on the road! Thanks guys!

@lindareinen4361 4 жыл бұрын

You can actually cook anything in these! I cook everything, my sons each have one and they cook everything in theirs too. My oldest son has even baked biscuits and small cakes in his. We all have the coated inner pot in ours. And yes, grilled cheese sandwiches, one at a time.

@TheBioExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

You don't add water when you are browning the meat. I brown the meat right on the metal using saute and a little oil. Yes you get brown juices stuck to the bottom just like a regular pan. You then take the meat out for a bit... add some onions & a tiny pit of oil... brown those... then add the liquid of your choice to deglaze... scrape the bottom to help loosen the brown bits. They add great flavor. Then add you meat back in with any more liquid you need and then run it on pressure as usual.

@susanpeters4608 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for educative video both on the Instapot and amps.Welcome and Happy Holidays to all! Thank you for all of you and Bless you.

@greylemons8569 4 жыл бұрын

Blew the fuse using my insta pot. Also, you can only use on a sunny day w/a consistent/full charge. A big footprint for me as a fair weather item. I use an: Omnia Oven Kit: RV Camping set instead.

@SB_whatevers 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have one in my cabin on-grid, but it doesn't make sense to me to use this when camping. A small Dutch oven would be much more useful.

@SuzesCarnivoreLifeAfterBypass 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a Farberware pressure cooker which is very similar to the instant pot. I absolutely love it and would not live without it anymore! Great video Bob thanks for sharing! 💖💜💖

@MadnomadM 4 жыл бұрын

Love my instant pot currently at home. Great for cooking whole foods to make stew, steam veggies, make home made chili, rice, beans, even cake, though I haven’t tried that yet. I also love my Mealthy air Crisp lid to make oil free fries, brussel sprouts, etc.

@secondact7151 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the crisp lid will work on solar?

@MadnomadM 4 жыл бұрын

Second Act no I have to add that to my list above. It probably sucks a lot of energy. I’ll have to research how much juice these all take.

@debicaron6046 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Instpot with 480 w of power..Now, I can use my pot!! Thank you!! Mine is 6 qts.

@krisley5178 3 жыл бұрын

If you're a bachelor, you absolutely must have an Instant Pot. It's amazing. "One Pot Cooking" means you cook the entire meal in one pot. Then I have a glass lid for mine I bought on Amazon. When I'm done with the meal, the stainless pot comes out of the cooker, the glass lid goes on, and the pot goes into the fridge for tomorrow nights dinner. 👍👍

@carolsbitesandpieces8127 2 ай бұрын

Some InstaPots have a canning option. So instead of cooking something and then freezing it, you could can it and the food would be shelf stable for up to 2 years saving a lot of room in the fridge. It would require more amps but good planning might make it work.

@bethdamon3136 3 жыл бұрын

I have had my Instant Pot fior over a year and almost never use it. I had thought of giving it away. After watching your video and reading the comments I will try again. I am not a van dweller but have learned so much from your channel about living my life to the fullest. Thanks,

@lizsteilkie 4 жыл бұрын

Oh and Merry Xmas everybody! Had our first 30+ day converted cargo van experience while we were moving...it paid for itself already...love your channel guys!

@Mcbethany1960 4 жыл бұрын

I have an instant pot that has an air fryer lid added. Best thing ever!!

@kathy1846 3 жыл бұрын

I too just ordered the upgraded one w browning lid, But I think I ordered the 5 qt. ( Over kill) also just got my first solar panel 195 watts 12v system. Wondering if this will work . I'm in an RV with genny also. How has this model worked for you

@BillSias-op7xw 3 жыл бұрын

Grilled cheese or scrambled eggs or burger, place aluminum foil sheet on the bottom with two sides going up the sides, fry away and lift the product up by the foil sides. :)

@chriswitmer7001 4 жыл бұрын

I've had my Insta Pot for 5 months and haven't used it yet. Now I will give it a try, maybe start with rice and soup. 👍

@dorgannancy 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the glass lid accessory for my IP plus the steamer basket with handle. Great for steaming veggies or reheating food.

@joanncarey226 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! If or when I get to go for a van conversion rv I plan to take my Instant Pot with me. I use mine regularly and it is so useful to find a guideline for solar power based usage. I have taught classes in Instant Pot cooking and I am getting a Mealthy Crisplid accessory air fryer top which I fell will cover everything very nicely. I will need to find out what the power draw will be.

@melissamoves8355 2 жыл бұрын

I have an electric pressure cooker with a crisper lid you can make anything in them really I baked a birthday cake for my husband while we were on the road you don't need to always have water unless you are pressure cooking because it also becomes a slow cooker an air fryer with a crisper lid it steams sautes they replace 11 kitchen appliances. Seriously are a game changer if you have the power to run one

@kimberleypetersen3699 4 жыл бұрын

Use the IP five or six days a week I cook meats, poultry, pineapple upside down cake. Love it

@emartin851 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video Bob. I have that same model instapot, so im taking notes for my future van life.

@rhylin26 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good tip about reheating. That's what was holding me back about trying to integrate the instant pot.

@anitamitchell3452 4 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ... Thanks for the instructions for the Instant Pot .

@daleannharsh8295 4 жыл бұрын

The problem with these things, if there is one, is that it does take power to prep the food before you put on the lid and start it pressuring up... and the it takes some time to get to the proper pressure before it starts to cook. THEN you can time the cooking under pressure. I still have one, I still use it, and if I was on the road with solar I'd still try to continue to use it because it is a clean easy way to cook.

@leonardli3667 3 жыл бұрын

I have a rubber trivet with high handles so I can lift the bowl without digging my hands into the pot.

@AsTheWheelsTurn 4 жыл бұрын

you can do a lot with 200 watts. that's all I have ever had and I also am still rockin an old pwm controller. I am in AZ pretty much all year round in different areas though so we have almost too much sun all the time.with an mppt controller 200 watts would truly be enough for anyone, more is great of course ,gives you more flexibility and expands what you can do but just for basic living keeping it simple and cheap ,if you are not needing to do a ton of web stuff/charge a ton of camera gear ect you can get along with 200W. my weak point is the size of my battery system, I have decided to just bite the bullet and get more battery capacity. I have been dealing with less than 200 ah mine is rated as such but because its lead acid really its more like half that. I am going to upgrade to lithium.much bigger bang for the space it takes up and I have very little space for it.