Comments on: Instant Pot Natural Release vs. Quick Release

By: Terri Brossard

Terri Brossard — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:06:35 +0000

Just have a comment….you 2 are the BEST! Simple explanations that are easy to understand.

By: Amy + Jacky

Amy + Jacky — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:24:03 +0000

In reply to JHL.

Welcome to our site and Happy New Year JHL!

Please take care & stay safe
Jacky

By: Emir Vidjen

Emir Vidjen — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:43:39 +0000

In reply to Kathy. This explanation is not correct. When pressure is released, the pressure inside the pot will drop from about 15 pounds per square inch above atmospheric pressure, depending on the release valve setting, along with the saturated steam pressure drop to 0 psig, steam temperature will also reduce to 100 deg. C. Which will be cooler than the food temperature. Localized ventury effect, lower pressure only happens inside the pressure release part, and has no effect on anything outside this part. However any liquid inside the food will boil quickly as it’s vapour pressure would be above the now reduced pot steam pressure, and this may affect food. Sudden steam bubbles inside food could change the texture ? PS. I was an engineer working with coal generating station steam cycle.

By: JHL

JHL — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:55:20 +0000

Thank you for sharing your expertise and warmth with everyone. I’m a little behind the trend as I just bought an IP yesterday. The first thing I did when I got home was hit the web and, thankfully, I landed on your page. I’ve already learned so much. Very appreciative.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 21:57:30 +0000

In reply to Marie McConaghy. I had the same problem the first time. I didn’t understand the difference between NR and QR. The float valve was still up. After I said 🤬 I figured it out. LOL!!!! 😃

By: Amy + Jacky

Amy + Jacky — Sun, 17 May 2020 08:06:59 +0000

In reply to Mahnoor.

Hi Mahnoor,

The floating valve was most likely just stuck in place. It does happen sometimes and a little shake should make it drops.

Please take care & stay safe
Jacky

By: Mahnoor

Mahnoor — Sat, 16 May 2020 10:19:19 +0000

Hey Amy and Jack, I bought instant pot yesterday and tried rice pudding. The recipe calls for natural release. I had more liquid in it so I waited for an hour but floating valve didn’t dropped. I tried quick release but no steam came out. I pushed the pin and it dropped. I am scared to use it again. What should I do if it happens again?

By: Kunnida

Kunnida — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:01:10 +0000

In reply to Amy + Jacky. Hi! Yes, thank you. After that last mess, I made sure to turn the knob slowly spurts at a time until it's all released. It was less of a mess that way. Was hoping for an easier method. Love your videos!

By: Amy + Jacky

Amy + Jacky — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:17:51 +0000

In reply to Kunnida.

Hi Kunnida,

Another way is to turn the venting knob just a bit to allow the steam to release gradually after 25 minutes.

Have fun cooking
Jacky

By: Kunnida

Kunnida — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 01:53:03 +0000

In reply to Amy + Jacky. Yes. I had filled the full pot bc I have a big family. The full natural release would have been forever then bc it was already over 25 mins.