Struggling with Thickening Gravy in My Instant Pot – Tips Needed!

[allenbee]

Just use more cornstarch than you think you need. I use about 4 healing tablespoons in just enough water to be able to mix and with till your liquid I'd boiling before whisking in keep adding until it's as thick as you want

 

[mavhungu]

You may have too much liquid to start. Try taking some out then after it thickens you can add some back.

 

[milliiard]

I’ve had the same problem. I think the IP doesn’t get the liquid hot enough, so I pour the liquid into a saucepan and when it boils add the cornstarch slurry.

 

[axcel]

Make sure liquid comes to a boil before adding slurry.

 

[samualmathews]

You may not be using enough of the cornstarch or flour. I tend to have the opposite issue. I start with at least 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch and equal amount of water (for cornstarch) and 2 to 1 water (flour) ratios. Make sure your liquid is boiling rapidly before you stir in your mixture. Cornstarch will thicken right away. For flour it will take a minute or two and you’ll want to simmer it for about 5 mins to cook that flour taste out. Then if it’s not as thick as you want it just add more until you get it to your liking

 

[rsblack]

Arrowroot is the best,

 

[danparkhouse95]

Does the liquid you are trying to thicken come to a boil when on Saute? It should. If not then the saute feature is not working on the ip.

 

[wayfaring_stranger]

I use the soup button to bring liquid to a boil ,it works every time for me

 

[laurapalooza]

Sauté mode not keep warm

 

[tomb523]

Cornstarch doesn’t thicken up to the consistency of flour, but you can get it thick. I mix it with cold water or cold milk before adding it in. I use a lot to get it to thicken.

 

[mrminime111]

Do turn Pressure cook off, and turn saute on?

 

[kylandian]

Saute not warm