Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Pickled Beets (Instant Pot)

We were given a 5 gallon bucket of beets from my inlaws.  Now, I love beets...but trying to eat a keto diet at this time, I just decided to go ahead and pickle and can them. 

I used my 6 qt  and 8 qt Instant Pots to make short work of this task.  It took me several batches to get through the whole bucket, but there was no stirring, babysitting the pots on the stove, etc.  It worked out just great!  


Ingredients:
Beets 
10 cups of ACV
1.5 cups sugar
1 cup salt
1/2 cup dried mustard

Directions:
1.  Cook beets until fork tender in the instant pot with 2 cups of water, manual high pressure for 23 minutes.  (Or stovetop in a pot of water or in oven)
2.  Meanwhile, in a heavy pot on stovetop, bring remaining ingredients to a boil.  
3.  Fill jars to within 1/2 inch from top of jar with beets.  Add liquid and release air bubbles.  Place lids and bands.  
4.  Process in steam canner for 30 minutes.
5.  Enjoy!

Yield:  I had a 5-gallon bucket of beets and got 12 quarts and 2 pints. 

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Monday, November 5, 2018

Cheddar Broccoli Soup (Instant Pot)

Today I made the most delicious IP Cheddar Broccoli Soup in my 8 qt Instant Pot.  This recipe can be halved and made in a 6 qt Instant Pot

Recipe:
2 T butter
2 cups chopped onions
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
6 cups of chicken broth
10 cups chopped broccoli
3 T cream cheese
3 c cheddar cheese (I used smoked cheddar)
3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
6 strips of bacon (cooked)

Directions:
1.  Turn IP on saute mode.  Place butter in liner.  Once melted add onions, carrots and celery.  Saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent. 
2.  Add chicken broth and broccoli. 
3.  Hit cancel and then hit the manual button, set to high pressure.  Set the time for 1 minute. 
4.  Once the timer goes off, allow it to NPR for 5 minutes then manual pressure release.
5.  Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and heavy whipping cream.  Stir until melted. 

Serve with crumbled bacon!!

Serving sizes are 1 cup with the nutritional information below! 



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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

My List of "Must Have" Instant Pot Accessories!!


I have compiled a list of “must haves” to get the most out of your instant pot.  If you have any questions about any of these items, please just shoot me a message!
Instant Pot 3 Qt (family of 1 or 2):  I have compiled a list of “must haves” to get the most out of your instant pot.  If you have any questions about any of these items, please just shoot me a message!
Instant Pot 3 Qt (family of 1 or 2):  https://amzn.to/2DgziAa
Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt (family of 2-4):  https://amzn.to/2OG2cuS
Instant Pot Duo 8 Qt (family of 4+):  https://amzn.to/2PPVi6s
Flower Bundtlette Pan to Fit 3 qt IP:  https://amzn.to/2prOHnf
Cheese Cake Pan to Fit 6 qt IP:  https://amzn.to/2PTaXSb
Steam Diverter Accessory:  https://amzn.to/2QJlZLc
“How to Instant Pot” (book to teach you all you need to know!):  https://amzn.to/2NVAf58
Extra Stainless 6 qt IP Liner:  https://amzn.to/2DdeLMR
Egg Bite Silicone Molds:  https://amzn.to/2DgBzeI
Stackable Pot-in-Pot Pans - great for lasagna (fits all models): https://amzn.to/2QNhIpX
Replacement Sealing Rings (color coded for sweet/savory):  https://amzn.to/2QMUOPN
Fat Daddio Removable Bottom Pans:  https://amzn.to/2xzYjjN
Silicone Lid for Liner:  https://amzn.to/2PUkkkV
Tempered Glass Lid (Yogurt making, slow cooking): https://amzn.to/2QLuTb2
Stainless Steel Veggie Steamer Basket: https://amzn.to/2MQXXKY
Silicone Veggie Steamer: https://amzn.to/2pn3m3e
Cheesecake/Bundt Pan:  https://amzn.to/2NTmp39
Beer Can Chicken Rack:  https://amzn.to/2PMlHli
Spurtle Wooden Spoons/Spatulas (as seen in group photo):  https://amzn.to/2QIUVMh
Steam Rack:  https://amzn.to/2QMmtjx
Immersion Blender (great for soups and homemade sauces):  https://amzn.to/2DfLtNv
Grifiti Bands to use in place of foil slings:  https://amzn.to/2DenrTi
Genuine Instant Pot Yogurt Cups:  https://amzn.to/2xCVcYb
Yogurt Strainer:  https://amzn.to/2xBAaJE
Egg Steamer Rack (2 pack):  https://amzn.to/2MJd8Gd
Ramekins (individual serving sizes):  https://amzn.to/2QPnnfx
My favorite air fryer:  https://amzn.to/2NZ8Ajy


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