Reheating Food in an Instant Pot: Using Steam vs. Microwave – High Pressure for 1-5 Minutes?

[kdol]

I’d read about reheating food in the instantpot rather than the micro as it doesn’t dry out. Apparently it’s a cup of water and a bowl with the food placed on the steam rack. I read to heat on high for 1 to 5 mins. Do I assume that means bring to pressure then cook for 1-5 mins? I do believe so

 

[samualmathews]

Yes..just start the IP as usual and once it reaches pressure and the pin pops up it will start the countdown. Hope this helps

 

[edz]

I do this all the time with your instructions. I separate meats in one (covered) oven loaf and stack rice/pasta/potatoes in another (covered) pan on top the meat. Never disappoints and food isn’t dried out.

 

[d_parfozzi]

Yes pressurizing and releasing isn't counted in the cook time you set. The time doesn't start counting down until it reaches pressure

 

[adam8198]

Yes. I use the steam setting. If I'm reheating something like lasagna, it needs more time!

 

[gmarie]

If possible, I wrap item in foil, water in IP, and setting on “steam” 0 minutes. Works for me

 

[hears2]

Whenever I heat something up in tge IP using pot in pot, I find it takes about 10 minutes to get it heated up enough.

 

[francababy20]

I use sauté to reheat.

 

[najah7791]

I tried adding left overs to a stainless pot while making potatoes, nice moist meat with no overcooking or extra dishes.

 

[synonymous]

Thank you for posting this valuable information! Great to know!

 

[bones619]

I just use sauté to reheat-no pressure.

 

[justified]

Thank you for sharing

 

[shartheloves]

I’ve seen stacking stainless steel steamer pots to go inside the liner pot, seriously thinking of getting a set

 

[radiant_follower]

I would never put anything to pressure again for reheating

 

[qianer]

Put in foil covered bowl ,if needed add some water to the bowl. Water in the instant pot....use steam setting for 5 minutes. Sometimes I set it for 10....even if it goes the full 10 minutes it's always good. Quick release pressure

 

[1036lynsey]

I am going to try this.

 

[orphideus]

Interesting never thought to use IP for reheating.

 

[blackcoffeex1]

I cook potatoes in a stainless steel bowl in the afternoon then mash them when my power is on a cheaper rate.
Then I return them to the instant pot on the keep warm function until tea time

 

[sweeti4you]

0 minutes will work fine

 

[dirtoval]

I just steam mine it's quicker.