Popcorn in 6 Qt Instant Pot – Tips for Better Results

[sugarloaf9225]

I was in the mood for a snack & so I tried popcorn

in my 6 qt IP for the st time. I used Pressure Luck’s recipe using the products in the picture. My IP, on sauté, only has ‘normal’. I added 2 tbls oil. Heated oil till IP indicated ‘HOT’. Added a few kernels but only a couple popped. I added the 1/2 C of kernels. I gave it sufficient time after hearing the last ‘Pop’ before shutting off & removing lid. I’d say more than a 1/4C kernels didn’t pop. What did was rather tough. Has anyone got a way they like that will give me better results??? TIA

 

[tdholley2]

Which model do you have? I thought they all have 3 heat levels for saute.

 

[sugarloaf9225]

@tdholley2 This is what I get when I select sauté’ no choice on heat. Just timer.

 

[tdholley2]

Press saute multiple times to go through the levels.

 

[rgalloza]

@tdholley2 thanks!

 

[follower3]

Try pushing your saute button multiple times and see if the setting changes from low to high

 

[sugarloaf9225]

@follower3 just tried that & yes, gave me options!You can tell I’ve not used sauté often

 

[kdot32]

@sugarloaf9225 now, try again with it on high. It should work well!

 

[newkat2015]

I love this community

 

[seets]

I tried it in my instant pot once and it didn’t work well.
So I tried the same method on the stove in a pot and it works well.
Instant pot should be similar.
2tbsp coconut oil(proper flash point your oil may have been the problem)
Stove on medium high
Add 2 kernels
Put lit on slightly ajar to let out any steam
When those 2 pop. Add another 1/2-3/4 cup of popcorn depending on your pot size.
Shake up a bit to coat in oil.
Leave lid ajar
Shake a few times.
When popping slows down to very little. Remove from heat and dump in a bowl so it doesn’t burn.
Works awesome.

 

[sugarloaf9225]

@seets

 

[tonyluc2021]

I put mine on saute until it says hot, then I add 2 Tbs of coconut oil. Once it gets hot I add like 3 kernals after they pop I put 1/2 c in and give it a little shake and put my glass lid on.

 

[sugarloaf9225]

@tonyluc2021 except for the typo of oil, that was exactly what I did.

 

[wenis]

@sugarloaf9225 I have better luck with Jolly Time white kernel than with the Orville R. brand. I use coconut oil and have had really good luck with Jolly Time. Tried OR a time of two and had more that didn’t pop than with JT.

 

[sugarloaf9225]

@wenis I’ll be give Jolly Time a try next time as well as try coconut oil.

 

[tonyluc2021]

Pretty sure mine was set on high.

 

[chriss316]

One of my pots has the handles and the flat bottoms. I feel that the flat bottom allows me to spread the kernels out in a single layer and more of them pop.

 

[sugarloaf9225]

@chriss316 yes, my pot is not completely flat & I wondered about that.

 

[unbakedpegga]

We have tried this several times and it does not work.

 

[reneeville]

I've tried multiple times with no success. Easier on the stove.