On 1/2/18 3:06 PM, Tim wrote:
Its Me
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I can't handle boiling ribs or other meats to tenderize them. When you take them out of the broth you just made, take a look at that broth. There's your flavor
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Did t know if it’d help but throw in a bullion cube with it...


Actually, the pot "steams" the ribs...the pot holds 6 quarts, or 24
cups. A cup or two of water in the boating doesn't actually touch the
ribs, which sit on a rack. The steam breaks down the ribs and cooks
them. I wouldn't bother messing with the grill in this weather...so we
end up with tasty ribs in less than an hour.

On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 3:16:35 PM UTC-5, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/2/18 3:06 PM, Tim wrote:
Its Me
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I can't handle boiling ribs or other meats to tenderize them. When you take them out of the broth you just made, take a look at that broth. There's your flavor
....

Did t know if it’d help but throw in a bullion cube with it...


Actually, the pot "steams" the ribs...the pot holds 6 quarts, or 24
cups. A cup or two of water in the boating doesn't actually touch the
ribs, which sit on a rack. The steam breaks down the ribs and cooks
them. I wouldn't bother messing with the grill in this weather...so we
end up with tasty ribs in less than an hour.

Steaming, boiling, the action is the same. Hot water, with or without pressure.

In the oven wrapped for a while, then unwrap and sauce, back in to finish. It'll take longer but like you said, in this weather what else is there to do? Beats boiled meat, but to each his own.

Don't those instant pots take nearly 20 minutes to come up to pressure to cook, then another 20 to cool back off to relieve pressure? That's what I've read in the reviews. Now you're at an hour plus prep, and you still haven't sauced or baked them.

On Tue, 2 Jan 2018 12:49:25 -0800 (PST), Its Me
wrote:

Don't those instant pots take nearly 20 minutes to come up to pressure to cook, then another 20 to cool back off to relieve pressure? That's what I've read in the reviews.

I have a pressure cooker and it only takes a few minutes to get it
going, depending on how much water you put in and I can dump the
pressure in less than a minute. I do veggies in there sometimes and
the whole process is less than 5 minutes. Get the water boiling before
you put the veggies in, just enough water to make steam and not boil
dry. Dump in the veggies and some seasoning, maybe a little butter,
close it up, the pressure will be up in seconds and cook a minute or
two, then dump the pressure as fast as you can and open it up. They
will still be bright green, still a little crunch but cooked and the
seasoning punches its way inside.
Broccoli takes a little longer than green beans but the process is the
same.

On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 4:37:22 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 2 Jan 2018 12:49:25 -0800 (PST), Its Me
wrote:

Don't those instant pots take nearly 20 minutes to come up to pressure to cook, then another 20 to cool back off to relieve pressure? That's what I've read in the reviews.

I have a pressure cooker and it only takes a few minutes to get it
going, depending on how much water you put in and I can dump the
pressure in less than a minute. I do veggies in there sometimes and
the whole process is less than 5 minutes. Get the water boiling before
you put the veggies in, just enough water to make steam and not boil
dry. Dump in the veggies and some seasoning, maybe a little butter,
close it up, the pressure will be up in seconds and cook a minute or
two, then dump the pressure as fast as you can and open it up. They
will still be bright green, still a little crunch but cooked and the
seasoning punches its way inside.
Broccoli takes a little longer than green beans but the process is the
same.

Yeah, I've used a pressure cooker before. These "instant pots" are a different beast.

https://www.ebay.com/i/382324935059?chn=ps

On Tue, 2 Jan 2018 13:47:00 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:

On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 4:37:22 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 2 Jan 2018 12:49:25 -0800 (PST), Its Me
wrote:

Don't those instant pots take nearly 20 minutes to come up to pressure to cook, then another 20 to cool back off to relieve pressure? That's what I've read in the reviews.

I have a pressure cooker and it only takes a few minutes to get it
going, depending on how much water you put in and I can dump the
pressure in less than a minute. I do veggies in there sometimes and
the whole process is less than 5 minutes. Get the water boiling before
you put the veggies in, just enough water to make steam and not boil
dry. Dump in the veggies and some seasoning, maybe a little butter,
close it up, the pressure will be up in seconds and cook a minute or
two, then dump the pressure as fast as you can and open it up. They
will still be bright green, still a little crunch but cooked and the
seasoning punches its way inside.
Broccoli takes a little longer than green beans but the process is the
same.

Yeah, I've used a pressure cooker before. These "instant pots" are a different beast.

https://www.ebay.com/i/382324935059?chn=ps

Damn sure a lot cheaper on Amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/Instant-Pot...+DUO+Plus+6+Qt

My daughter gave me one for Christmas. Said I'd fall in love with it. I do use the crock pot a lot.
The Instant Pot is also supposed to be a pressure cooker. But, I've not even looked at the book yet,
so we'll see.

Ribs will be cooked on the Traeger. Amen. As will corned beef brisket or plain ol' beef brisket
(which I've not gotten brave enough to try yet.)

On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 5:28:05 PM UTC-5, John H wrote:
On Tue, 2 Jan 2018 13:47:00 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:

On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 4:37:22 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tue, 2 Jan 2018 12:49:25 -0800 (PST), Its Me
wrote:

Don't those instant pots take nearly 20 minutes to come up to pressure to cook, then another 20 to cool back off to relieve pressure? That's what I've read in the reviews.

I have a pressure cooker and it only takes a few minutes to get it
going, depending on how much water you put in and I can dump the
pressure in less than a minute. I do veggies in there sometimes and
the whole process is less than 5 minutes. Get the water boiling before
you put the veggies in, just enough water to make steam and not boil
dry. Dump in the veggies and some seasoning, maybe a little butter,
close it up, the pressure will be up in seconds and cook a minute or
two, then dump the pressure as fast as you can and open it up. They
will still be bright green, still a little crunch but cooked and the
seasoning punches its way inside.
Broccoli takes a little longer than green beans but the process is the
same.

Yeah, I've used a pressure cooker before. These "instant pots" are a different beast.

https://www.ebay.com/i/382324935059?chn=ps

Damn sure a lot cheaper on Amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/Instant-Pot...+DUO+Plus+6+Qt

I just posted a link to the first one I saw for illustration purposes.

My daughter gave me one for Christmas. Said I'd fall in love with it. I do use the crock pot a lot.
The Instant Pot is also supposed to be a pressure cooker. But, I've not even looked at the book yet,
so we'll see.

I'm sure they are good for some things. I don't have one, my comments were just based on some articles and reviews I've read.

Ribs will be cooked on the Traeger. Amen. As will corned beef brisket or plain ol' beef brisket
(which I've not gotten brave enough to try yet.)

Piece of cake. You prep and start it, then do other things while it's cooking. Check on it every 3-4 hours, or however often your pellet hopper requires. Enjoy!

Oh, don't do a CORNED beef brisket. Way too salty, even if you soak it. Ask me how I know. Plain brisket with plenty of rub.