Great meals to prepare in an Instant Pot

Great meals to prepare in an Instant Pot

We look at the benefits of using an Instant Pot and which meals are best prepared in the appliance.

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One of the greatest kitchen appliances to have is an Instant Pot. 

What is an Instant Pot?

It is a slow cooker, steamer, yoghurt maker, rice cooker, and sauté pot all in one. 

Price

An Instant Pot costs between R2,000 to R5,000 depending on the version. 

READ: Ten delicious pasta recipes to try

Benefits 

Instantpot.co.za states the benefits of pressure cooker as: 

- Instant pot saves time and energy. The site states that pressure cooker can reduce cooking time by over 50% compared to conventional cooking methods.

- An instant pot reserves nutrients and locks in flavour because it does not require a lot of water to cook. 

- The site states that the pot eliminates harmful organisms in food because the food is cooked at a temperature above the boiling point of water, killing almost all harmful living micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. 

Recipes

Welldone vlogger has put together thirty recipes that will make your life easier. From chicken, pork, and beef to veggies and meatballs. 

READ: Six reasons why cast iron pots are the best

Image courtesy of iStock/ @MihailDechev

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