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The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker Hardcover – August 29, 2017

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Authorized by Instant Pot and filled with beautiful photographs and more than 75 simple, well-tested comfort food recipes, this indispensable book is the ultimate collection of delicious weekday meals.

The best-selling Instant Pot has been a runaway hit, with an almost cultlike following and users who swear by it. But finding delicious, well-tested, weekday-friendly recipes that are both inspiring and trustworthy has proven difficult, until now. The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook covers each meal of the day, offering plenty of tried-and-true classic recipes, such as spicy beef and bean chili, a whole roasted chicken with mushroom sauce, and decadent New York cheesecake, alongside a hearty array of contemporary meals, such as Greek-style Gigantes beans with fresh feta, braised pork loin with balsamic vinegar and caramelized onions, buttery cauliflower mashed potatoes, pork adobo, and more! Whether you're looking to expand your pressure cooker recipe repertoire or seeking the ultimate gift for the Instant Pot aficionado, this is the book to have.
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Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs (Galbijjim)

I like to make galbijjim, the popular Korean comfort-food dish, with boneless beef short ribs. It’s less traditional than using bone-in ribs, but hey, so is cook¬ing the ribs in a pressure cooker! This recipe requires no browning step, since the sauce has plenty of deep flavor from the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.

Recipe (serves 6 - 8)

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces and add them to the Instant Pot.

In a blender or food processor, combine the onion, pear, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, mirin, and soy sauce and process until smooth. Pour the sauce over the short ribs and stir to coat evenly. Arrange the rib pieces in a single layer. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Meat/Stew setting for 35 minutes at high pressure.

When the timer goes off, you can either perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting, or you can let the pressure release naturally, then leave the ribs in the Instant Pot on the Keep Warm setting for up to 10 hours.

Open the pot and stir in the carrots and daikon. Secure the lid once again and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Press the Cancel button to reset the cook¬ing program, then select the Manual program and set the cooking time for 3 minutes at high pressure. Perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting. Open the pot and, using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat and vegetables to a serving dish and keep warm. Use a ladle or large spoon to skim the fat from the sauce.

In a bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the Sauté setting. When the sauce comes to a simmer, stir in the cornstarch mixture and let it boil for 1 minute, until the sauce has thickened, then press the Cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot.

Spoon the thickened sauce over the meat and vegetables. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions on top and serve.

  • 3 to 3½ pounds boneless beef short ribs
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Asian or Bosc pear (about 6 ounces), peeled, quartered, and cored
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or apple juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small daikon (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal

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Coco Morante is a recipe developer and food blogger who runs the popular Instant Pot Recipes Facebook page and authors the blog Lefty Spoon. Her recipes are featured in numerous print and online publications, including Simply Recipes, The Kitchn, and Edible Silicon Valley. A self-taught cook and classically-trained soprano, Coco writes and sings in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives with her husband and their beagle.

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Introduction

The Instant Pot—an electric, programmable pressure cooker—has quickly become one of the most popular kitchen appliances on the market. If you grew up with a traditional stove-top pressure cooker, you’ll be amazed at how far pressure cooking has come. 

Gone are the days of the scary, rocking pressure regulator on stove-top models. The Instant Pot is whisper quiet while it cooks foods under pressure. It’s also extremely versatile. With a wide range of programmable settings, it does the job of a traditional pressure cooker as well as a slow cooker, rice cooker, and yogurt maker. 

Indeed, the range of foods you can cook in the Instant Pot is nothing short of mind-blowing. It’ll turn out both a pot of chili and the loaf of cornbread to go alongside it, a kid-friendly macaroni and cheese that’s ready in a snap, and a silkysmooth cheesecake that will be the envy of every home baker. 

This cookbook will tell you how to make those dishes and more. It includes seven chapters of recipes that range from globally inspired dishes to retro American classics with modern updates. You’ll also find how-to instructions for such staples as rice, beans, and broth, as well as directions for flavor-boosting add-ins to keep in the freezer for fast weeknight cooking from scratch. 

Once you are comfortable with all of the buttons on the Instant Pot, you’ll discover that using it is much like cooking in a pot on the stove. It has settings to sauté and brown (especially useful when starting soups, stews, and braises), to pressure steam (great for getting vegetables done fast), and even to make yogurt. Plus, once a dish has finished cooking, the Instant Pot will keep it warm for up to 10 hours.

I’ve done my best to include a broad array of recipes to please omnivores and vegetarians alike, as well as folks who are staying gluten-free or dairy-free. There are dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and for luscious desserts and between-meal snacks. And I’ve tested every recipe in my own kitchen to make sure it is not only foolproof but also delicious. 

When I wrote these recipes, I wanted them to be both intuitive and easy to follow. To make sure I’ve delivered on that goal, I have included clear instructions at every step so you’ll never have to guess which button to press. Decoding the buttons is the main hurdle to learning how to use the Instant Pot, and I’ve eliminated that obstacle in this book. You’re bound to get the hang of things after making just a handful of dishes, and using the Instant Pot will soon be as second nature as stove-top cooking. 

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

A filling one-pot rice dish with chunks of chicken thigh and slices of spicy andouille sausage, jambalaya is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. It’s easy to throw together for dinner, and I’m happy to make it often, especially when we’re tired of the usual soups and stews. If you like, add seeded and chopped bell pepper and/or celery with the onion. A bottle of hot sauce on the table is mandatory. Frank’s RedHot is my pairing of choice. 

serves 4

1 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral oil with high smoke point
6 ounces andouille sausage (2 links), sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces

Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the rice, bay leaf, and spices and sauté, stirring often, for 1 minute longer. 

Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken and stir to combine, scraping down the sides of the pot to make sure all of the rice is covered with the cooking liquid. 

Secure the lid and set the pressure release to Sealing. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the Poultry setting and set the cooking time for 10 minutes at high pressure. 

Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes, then move the Pressure Release to Venting to release any remaining steam. Open the pot and serve the jambalaya immediately.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press (August 29, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399580883
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399580888
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.56 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.28 x 0.83 x 9.29 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Coco Morante is a recipe developer and the author of the bestselling The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook and The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook. Her recipes are featured in outlets such as People, Epicurious, TASTE, Simply Recipes, and The Kitchen. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two daughters, and beagle.

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Customers find the recipes in the book to be traditional, trendy, and ethnic. They also say the instructions are well-thought-out and quick to prepare. Readers describe the book as a great resource for beginners, providing enough of the basics in sufficient detail. They appreciate the pictures and value for money.

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Customers find the recipes in the book to be traditional, trendy, and ethnic. They appreciate the greater complexity of flavors and interesting ingredients. Readers also mention the book covers the gamut of meal types, giving things to make with vegetables, meats, and other ingredients.

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"...of cooking, Ms Morante includes simplified instructions, suggestions for pantry items to have handy, quick reference charts, and a section of much..." Read more

"...The upside is greater complexity of flavors and interesting ingredients I would not have been typically using. Amazing book, strangely bad binding." Read more

"...It truly is the perfect Instant Pot cookbook / handbook for me — and I highly recommend. It should come with every Instant Pot purchase!" Read more

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Customers find the instructions in the book well-thought-out and simple. They say the recipes are easy and quick to prepare. Readers also appreciate the quality of the content.

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"...the machine and it’s various modes of cooking, Ms Morante includes simplified instructions, suggestions for pantry items to have handy, quick..." Read more

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Customers find the book for beginners a great resource. They say it provides enough of the basics in sufficient detail. Readers also appreciate the helpful hints and details, as well as the many great recipes. In addition, they mention it's informative and thorough.

"...instructions, suggestions for pantry items to have handy, quick reference charts, and a section of much appreciated “pantry” recipes for commonly..." Read more

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Customers find the book worth the purchase. They mention it's straightforward, economical to make, and amazingly delicious. Readers appreciate the good instructions and tips. They also mention the recipes use easily acquired, mainly inexpensive ingredients.

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"...Indian okra and cauliflower was a bland bag of disgusting mush. Bolognese was a pot of bland watery mess...." Read more

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Customers find the pictures in the book great. They say it's well-written and beautifully illustrated. Readers also mention the book has easy weeknight dinners and fancier weekend dishes.

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Customers find the book excellent for new Instant Pot owners, pressure-cooker newbies, and multicooker users. They appreciate the tips, details, advice, and explanations. Readers also mention it's a great companion to the Instant Pot.

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"...This seems like an excellent book for pressure-cooker newbies because it gives readers enough of the basics, in sufficient detail, to remove worries..." Read more

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16 customers mention "Effectiveness"10 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the effectiveness of the book. Some mention it works like a charm every time, is easy to follow, and turns out as expected. However, others say it's not useful for them and the recipes are not good at all.

"...book, including cooking charts, are more thorough and have equated to better results. I would recommend this book over any other Instant Pot cookbook!" Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the ingredients in the book. Some mention they're not hard to find, while others say they're exotic and hard to find.

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N Benn
5.0 out of 5 stars The best!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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This is absolutely the best Instant Pot recipe book, easiest to follow, and with the most delicious recipes! I have bought several as gifts, especially for people who were formerly afraid of their Instant Pots. I've made the soups, desserts, entrees, side dishes.... all easy and all fabulous!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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Finally! Here’s the cookbook that lets you get to know this wonderful new appliance by providing very basic, well known favorite recipes adapted for the One Pot. That’s all most of us really want to know, at least in the beginning....how do I cook a plain pot roast or corned beef or BBQ ribs using pressure? After all, the pressure cooker capability is the main feature that moves us to make the purchase. But lots of folks, like yours truly, really want and need some basic training before feeling comfortable enough to tackle something besides rice pudding. This great book gives you all the answers, including the very vital info about high altitude adjustment. Just about every other recipe collection I came across was chock full of weird ingredients of unknown use and certainly not available anywhere near my little town. And if I can’t feel capable of using a new appliance, it just won’t get used.
Besides explaining the machine and it’s various modes of cooking, Ms Morante includes simplified instructions, suggestions for pantry items to have handy, quick reference charts, and a section of much appreciated “pantry” recipes for commonly used items such as Quick Mayonnaise, Marinara Sauce, broths, and so on. Another giant plus is that her cooking charts are extensive: more veggies than you’ll ever know, both fresh and frozen.
I can’t say enough about this book! The price is most reasonable and overall, it’s a 10 out of 5 !!
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Olive
4.0 out of 5 stars Our IP staple.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
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We LOVE this and it is our go-to for Instant Pot meals. It would hands-down have 5 stars from us if the binding weren’t falling apart (how does this happen any more?). I went on Amazon to look into if it’s being made differently now bc I would order a new one, and I realized I never wrote an initial review. We’ve had the book and pot since Xmas, 2017, and it’s been a culinary game changer. The Arroz Con Pollo is a frequent cook for us now. We also love the Jambalaya, Irish Beef Stew, Momo Meatballs and Curry, Turkey Chili, and we frequently make the Quinoa Porridge and Brown Butter Oats for breakfast. We’ve also made the chocolate cake which was really good as well. This book, Indian Instant Pot Cookbook, and Dinner in an Instant have inspired a new rating system for us because they are all so good: most meals range from 4.5 stars to 5 with variations, such at 4.95, 4.96, etc. I was lurking on some of the one star reviews and if simplicity is a concern I can see where this might not be a good fit. The upside is greater complexity of flavors and interesting ingredients I would not have been typically using. Amazing book, strangely bad binding.
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Ritakc
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely essential!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
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I got a 6 qt Instant Pot for Christmas and didn’t know where to start. YouTube videos taught me how to use it and I found lots of great ideas. But I wanted a reference to have in my kitchen for cook-times, classic recipes, ideas, and how-tos. After reading reviews of LOTS of IP recipe books, this seemed to be the basic — and it is!!!! It’s just what I wanted. Nearly every recipe is something we do eat or would eat — especially now that the Instant Pot is my go-to cooking device! I’ve used it every week for meal planning and refer to it almost every day for cook times and ideas. It truly is the perfect Instant Pot cookbook / handbook for me — and I highly recommend. It should come with every Instant Pot purchase!
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I succumbed to the Instant Pot rage and selected this as a cookbook to get me excited to use it. I'll preface my review by saying that I don't love the Instant Pot because it's not at all instant. But this is a review of the book, not the pot itself.
So here's what I don't like about the book:
It assumes you have more than your basic instant pot. Many of the recipes require steamer baskets & special instant pot size bake pans. I just dropped a lot of money on the instant pot and I don't want to invest in more gadgets for it.
When I think of "essential" recipes I don't think of oxtails. The recipes either seem to be things that I can easily make on my stovetop (rice or mac & cheese) or things that I don't count as an :essential" recipe like oxtails and sicilian style chard. There are ingredients I've never heard of or I assume my grocery store doesn't carry: sambal oelek? pomegranate molasses. Pasilla, sancho and guajillo chiles.
I wish there were guidelines on time. Not how long it's on a particular setting - but how long it takes to get to pressure, cook and slow release. I know there are the charts at the back - but it wouldn't be too hard to give a rough time estimate in the recipe for the actual cook times and the time to get to pressure. I don't have a sense of how soon before dinner I need to start my meal prep!
I feel like every recipe has sauté or additional steps before cooking.

What I do like:
It walks me through exactly what setting I need to use and whether it is a slow vs quick release. That's important for a newbie like me.
I've found a few simple recipes we like such as the Irish beef stew.
It's a gorgeous cookbook. The pages have nice weight and feel to them (not the thin glossy pages many other books have). I love the pictures that accompany each recipe. Absolutely beautiful.

I'll keep trying the recipes. I'm not a huge instant pot fan, so I'm sure that is coloring my opinion of the book. I was wanting recipes that are more crockpot like (throw everything in and walk away). But I don't know how long I can even walk away for.
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Pinklady1981
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice recipes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2022
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Great value. Some really lovely recipes. I would recommend if you have an instant pot.
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Jan E. Schallert
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is extremely USEFUL!
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2020
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I use this book everyday - anytime I am looking for how to use what I have in the cupboards and fridge to make something right now. It has great specific recipes that I try to think ahead to get ingredients handy for, but it is always helpful in providing ideas for making similar things with what you have. It teaches about how pressure cooking can be used in practical, everyday ways. The recipes are clearly written, with all you need to know. The book offers various dietary points of view (vegan, grain-free, keto...) but none is assumed primary - something for everybody, and adapt when you need to. A very easy, relaxed atmosphere. Sorry no picture: everything was eaten too quickly!
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jamy
5.0 out of 5 stars Consigliatissimo
Reviewed in Italy on June 17, 2020
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Le ricette sono un po orientali, come tutte quelle per le pentole a pressione d’altronde. Comunque ottimo libro. Fatto benissimo e da grandi soddisfazioni in cucina. Super consigliato
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Northern light
5.0 out of 5 stars Very appealing straight forward recipes
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2018
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I cooked the unstuffed peppers recipe and it was delish. For me it needed more salt and pepper but that’s just personal taste. Very pleased!
I made it in my 3 quart instant pot
My friend made the pork loin with balsamic caramalized onions and said it was fab

I have yet to cook a recipe from the book and will update when I have but I have “read” most of the recipes and these are my observations
- a good cross section of recipes
- including staples like mac and cheese, beans, leak and potato soup
- ingredients are not weird hard to get but very common
- the recipes are clearly written and straight forward
- there are sometimes options / alternative ingredients suggested for vegan options or variety
- none I have read are difficult. You don’t have to be a great chef to make them
- each recipe can provide you with the basics to get stsrtrd even if you make your own personalized adjustments.
just knowing how to get started is a big advantage like what setting and how long to cook a dish for. maybe you like to add a little spice maybe not but you will at least have a solid foundation for any of the dishes
- there are quite a lot of very good photos of dishes. i love photos and always prefer one for each dish but there are a good number
- it’s written by a pro. this is NOT a self published low quality cookbook full of errors and omissions.
- i watched a video of the dish on the cover being made by indigo nil and it turned looked like it turned out great which is why i ordered the book and am not disappointed

Can’t wait to try the risotto recipe and the barley / mushroom dish
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David McKinney
5.0 out of 5 stars Ce sont des recettes qui fonctionnent
Reviewed in France on December 27, 2019
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J'ai essayé une dizaine de ces recettes déjà, et par rapport à la plupart de materiel sur le sujet, c'est clair que les recettes dans ce livre ont été testées. Non seulement cela, mais elles sont aussi très bonnes! N'hésitez pas...c'est une valeur sure si vous avez un Instant Pot (ou similaire.)
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