Originally Posted by
weech
So, I tried mine tonight for the first time also and it came out okay. While I was reading the instruction booklet, though, it cautioned against having anything get stuck to the bottom of the pot because it doesn't allow the heat to disperse and can cause overheating (or something like that). So that's why you're not supposed to put cornstarch or arrowroot in the pot while it's pressure cooking. I think if you try it again but have your spices all ready (or put in your onions before the saute setting is at its highest heat) then you might have better luck?
And, deglaze after you've got something stuck. I've made several things--including many stews and roasts where I've seared the meat first. I never had it overheat, but I always have deglazed and cooked with liquid. The only thing that's not worked for me is some beans, but I tried them without an over night soak--tried a no-soak method for instant pot I read somewhere. Won't do it again--BUT, an overnight soak + instant pot makes perfect beans.
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