Comments on: Which size Instant Pot? Is Instant Pot 8 Quart Too Big? https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big Mon, 01 May 2023 15:39:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.6 By: Jennifer Brenan https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2921 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:04:49 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2921 In reply to Dina.

Hi, I just answered another question in the comments about increasing the recipe size. I tend to wing it and add a little more water and it has worked out fine for me. I don't think the 8 quart is quite big enough to double the 6 qt recipes but I tend to just add a little more food. When you buy the 8qt it comes with it's own recipe book which gives some additional tips. At least mine did when I got it. Good luck!

]]> By: Jennifer Brenan https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2920 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:02:55 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2920 In reply to CM.

Hi, so I will be honest, I wing it with recipes just like you said using regular math. This has seemed to work for me. You find the more you use the Instant Pot you figure out what works for you. I mainly write about tech and this is not a recipe site so there may be someone out there better qualified to write about increasing recipe size for the 8 quart. I have not had any issues doing it myself though!

]]> By: CM https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2918 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 01:01:55 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2918 Thank you! I understand that I need to have enough water if I use a 6 quart recipe in my 8 quart pot. My question is how do I adjust the rest of a 6 quart recipe to become a full 8 quart recipe? Does regular math work to convert the entire recipe or do you have to do it differently for pressurized cooking? (I know some ingredients react differently.). I have a wonderful 6 quart recipe book and just bought an 8 quart pot. I’d like to make 8 quart batches if there’s a way to effectively convert these recipes. Thanks for any tips!

]]> By: Dina https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2915 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 02:10:21 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2915 Do you double the 6 qt recipes for the 8qt and then you Adjust the water volume further, to make sure you meet the minimum volume requirement? I am leaning towards the 8qt because we always like leftovers, but nervous that since more recipes on web are for 6qt, i will end up being very restricted..:(

Thank you!

]]> By: Jennifer Brenan https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2837 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:12:57 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2837 In reply to hive jumper.

Hi, I am not aware of one. I did get a recipe book with the actual instant pot though.

]]> By: hive jumper https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2700 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:57:08 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2700 Is there a site that lists only recipes in 8 quarts? Thanks.

]]> By: Jennifer Brenan https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2226 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:43:40 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2226 In reply to Valerie.

Hi,

So I actually did not know this or notice it. I think since I haven't noticed it, it must not be too much of a difference in time. I find most things take about the same time overall to come to pressure without it mattering how much is in it. Sorry I am not much more help! But now that you mention it I might test this out and update the post.

]]> By: Valerie https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-2224 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:09:11 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-2224 I've read when you have less volume of food and liquid in a larger pot, it will take a little longer to come up to pressure (since there is more air space volume to pressurize). Can you give your best guess approximately how much longer it takes to come up to pressure when your 8-quart pot has say only 2 quarts worth of food/liquid vs. 4-5 quarts of food? If it adds more than another 5 minutes of pressurization time, I might stick with the 6-quart size. thanks!

]]> By: Jennifer Brenan https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-1145 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:04:44 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-1145 In reply to Sheiryl Mondoy.

Hi,
So I think most people love any of them but I have the ULTRA, I should have mentioned that in my post!
I like the ULTRA because it shows a timer on it which shows preheating, cooking, and warming. I don't believe all of the models have that and I really like seeing it. Everything is on a digital display with the ULTRA too. I think a lot of it comes down to personal preferences though. I found this comparison chart on their website hope that helps! https://instantpot.com/product-comparison-chart-3/

]]> By: Sheiryl Mondoy https://momtechblog.com/is-the-8-quart-instant-pot-too-big#comment-1144 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:02:32 +0000 https://momtechblog.com/?p=657#comment-1144 HELLP which type of instant pot is best recommended? Coz there are lots of models i dont know what to choose. Thanks for replying in advance.

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