Understanding Pip Cooking: Why Isn't It Used More Often?

[sfgiantfan2001]

I exclusively cook PIP since I live alone. It’s nice only having to clean the little bowl!

 

[bornagainbelief]

@sfgiantfan2001 thank you!

 

[xxsunlight]

I don’t have a problem with burn notices and you can get more in your pot without pip

 

[michael10sley]

I don’t get burn notices and with pip I would have to worry about how much room it’s taking up also I almost always end up sautéing something first so then the liner is already dirty.

 

[boazd]

I prefer pot in pot for many things

 

[rohzek]

Never even considered it for the things I cook in the IP. Never had a burn notice, but I do mostly soups and stews.

 

[moongurl]

People cook pip rice. I never have and have never burned it.

 

[pastorjosh]

I've cooked rice PIP after sauteing panang and other curry dishes, it's a little tricky but has worked out well but mostly for rice and veggies in two pots with nothing else but water in the IP.

 

[ecamella]

Some foods naturally contain more fluid and are not as prone to burning. Grits or oatmeal has a higher chance of getting a burn notice and works great for PIP.

 

[hrayborn95]

I cooked a PIP egg and potato casserole and went by the recipe but I had to add another ten minutes of cooking time for whatever reason. It eventually cooked through. I have had a burn notice twice in five years of using my IP once or twice a week and both times I did not seat the gasket properly.

 

[jolson]

I use the PIP method of cooking now and them, and one time I did get the burn notice. I said "what the heck" then I was laughing so hard that my husband came to see what was going on. I was laughing at myself, I was in such a hurry I forgot to put water in the first pot and I have been cooking for longer than most of you have been alive. It happens to all of us. I have had my 2 IP's for over 5 years. Good Luck, an remember to enjoy life

 

[tusolussanctus]

It reduces your quantity of food by almost 1)2 depending on what size bowl or container u use for pot In Pot . In a 6qt pot , with water, trivet then food in the PIP I use a 3qt liner in the trivet . It pretty much maximizes the space so that 6qt pot because a 3qt (or smaller) when doing out in pot cooking. It's not necessary for most foods if you use enough water or broth to build pressure and layer don t stir your ingredients. Do that and only bad recipes usually burn. Now when using an 8qt , remember recipes are written for 6 qt so may give burn notice if you don't add extra liquid to some recipes

 

[staceybeth]

I heat up leftovers pip

 

[eric46350]

I’ve never ever gotten a burn notification- I never ever use a PIP method

 

[supercat]

Pip does not eliminate the need to layer snd not stir in the pot above but will prevent burn notice

 

[drobert60]

Nope, you're right. Thick sauces do much better pip. But it takes a bit more time and effort.

 

[trancegemini]

What is PIP cooking?

 

[anadore]

@trancegemini pot in pot

 

[vojtas]

I find PIP is perfect for foods like grits or rice. When it’s done cooking I lift it out and take to the table. Easier cleaning the small pan, too.
Just a cup of water in liner, 1C rice in PIP, salt, butter, 2C water. Place on rack. 10 minutes, perfect rice. (Few minutes longer for brown rice).
Been IP-ing 3yrs, never a burn. Almost all meals are IP-ed.