DesertTinker

Catered to and was founded to create and promote the “California Dream”. Sunset magazine history on Wikipedia. By the time @rotuts experienced it, it was well into regional editions, thus the feeling that it was made just for folks in (insert your California region).

Hilarious, but not for me. However if one smokes their own meats (like @rotuts) the dryer sheets could be “renewed” at home, “a pack of 10 organic cotton dryer sheets, smoked right next to Benton’s world-famous hams…” 🤣

Exactly my experience. I have done low and slow scrambled eggs on it, it was great for that. I think it will likely accompany us on future travels, would be great in a hotel room situation, the pan is small enough to fit in an average hotel lavatory/sink easily. Ditto on the pan set.

We’re using Luzianne, either Family size or Gallon size bags depending on price and availability. For variety I will add one regular size flavored (currently Tazo Passion) tea bag along with the bigger one's.

For 3 inch it’s 4 1/2 hours, I just looked and the time is the same (at least for 3 and 4 inch thickness), not sure about leaving it for 24 hours, I probably wouldn’t.

From the Breville/Joule app, for a frozen 4 inch thick pork loin 7 1/2 hours at 136°F gets you Same time at 144°F

@Smithy Thanks for sharing your bold relaunch into your journey. It takes a boatload of courage to go “on the road” solo, not to mention publicly sharing the experience as it unfolds. Truly appreciated!

Liquid that goes through the Instant Pot, either through the lid switch and condensation collector on the back, or through the center as @Tropicalsenior mentioned, actually bypasses all the electrical components and connections. I’d let it dry overnight, then if you’re up for it, the bottom is easy to remove. On both my 8 qt & 3 qt (circa 2017) there’s a single Philips head screw that you remove, then twist the bottom plate a smidge (1/4”?) counterclockwise and lift off. Then you can wash and clean up any residue from the bean liquid. I can do pictures tomorrow if you want.

Did the beans survive?

Probably referring to STTP.

What a nice surprise! Will you please share the recipe from the back of the card? I looked on their website and blog but it’s not there.

@TdeV I found the picture and information below on Reddit. Does this look like yours did?

If you’re not already planning on doing it, press a piece of plastic wrap on each box, then press it onto the avocado surface, trying to avoid air pockets under the plastic wrap.

Exactly, keep warm doesn’t kick in until well below any pressure temperature, between 145° to 172°F (I suppose it depends on the model, and likely variances between individual units.)

We’ve had these for more than a year now. (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) Note that the price depends on your color choice. (I see there is also a stainless steel version available now) They work well, clean up between refills very well. The only trick is to be sure there’s no excessive oil buildup on the outer “nozzle/spray area” and to firmly and deliberately squeeze the handle, when correctly used they dispense 1/4 teaspoon of oil per squeeze. Baking Spray, in my experience, refers to this or similar, (eG-friendly Amazon.com link).

Ooh, the much coveted deep pan! 😮(read as green with envy.)

Lucky you, it’s gorgeous!

No, but I think that’s where the slower browning helps, more time for the heat to penetrate through the layers.

Ok, not exciting or innovative, but I made grilled Ham & Swiss sandwiches for lunch today. Neither the ham nor the cheese were of any more than ordinary grocery store provenance. Mayo and Dijon on the inside, butter outside. The bread was my white whole wheat sourdough sandwich loaf. I used the medium high setting, it was a tad slow to brown, but the inside was completely heated and the cheese was melted.

I just have to say that I’ve had two Instant Pots, the 8 qt and 3 qt Duo, since 2017. No appliances or pans have been replaced by them, they’re just additions to the cast of possibilities when I want to cook something. (And they’ve dragged along their respective “must have” accessories). 🙄

I looked at both also, one major difference that I noticed is that the 8.5 qt has “bottom and side heat” where the 6.5 qt doesn’t mention side heat, and from the pictures, is very low sided, so even if it does, it would have a minimal meaningful impact. On the plus side, both appear to have replacement/additional pots and lids available at an apparently reasonable price, unlike most slow cookers where the replacement ceramic costs nearly the same as a total replacement unit.

Yes, but the Progresso brand is now on millions of social media threads/accounts that it’s never been on before…

Oh no! No more until next Thursday!😱😱

It’s not an A4Box item. Looks like you got the @Anna N& @Kerry Beal Super Bonus Pack. Onigirazu mold (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) not currently available, but you can look at the pictures on Amazon and get an idea of how to use it. Also, search Onigirazu here and you’ll find @Anna Ns posts in several different places. Also check out YouTube, most there don’t use a mold, but the process and final product are very similar. @Sid Post I’m sure you’ll find something with SPAM with a quick search.

Here's your "User Manual" it's kind of skimpy, but there is the Temperature Guide, and some basic cleaning instructions. @Smithy I did get it done, and earlier than I expected! (Thanks for the back up offer, truly appreciated.) A4Box Manual.pdf