Polenta Instant Pot Food

EASY CREAMY POLENTA IN THE INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Add polenta, water, and salt to instant pot. Stir well. Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to the sealing position.
• Use the "porridge" setting, which will pressure cook the polenta for 20 minutes.
• Once the polenta is finished allow the instant pot to naturally release pressure. If you attempt quick release you will have splatters of polenta all over your kitchen. I know from experience ;-)
• Once pressure has naturally released open lid and stir well with a flat edge wooden spoon.
• Add your favorite mix-in's or toppings. Simple butter, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese works quite well.

INSTANT POT POLENTA

Steps:

• Method One - Directly Cook Polenta in Instant Pot: Add ingredients in Instant Pot in the following order. Add 1 tsp (7g) fine salt, 4 cups (1L) to 4½ cups (1.125L) unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot. Add in 1 cup (195g) coarsely ground polenta. Do NOT Mix!With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes, then Natural Release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid carefully.*Pro Tip: To avoid the "Burn" Error, it's best to use Method 2. You don't have to worry about anything sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• Method Two - Pot in Pot Polenta: Add 2 cups (500ml) water, a trivet in the larger Instant Pot inner pot. Add ingredients to your smaller stainless steel pot in the following order: add in 1 tsp (7g) fine salt, 1 cup (195g) coarsely ground polenta. Add in 4 cups (1L) to 4½ cups (1.125L) unsalted chicken stock. Place the smaller pot on the trivet. *Pro Tip: If you don't have a low-profile trivet, place the smaller pot directly in the water. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 15 minutes, then Natural Release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid carefully.
• Add Butter & Season: The polenta will look a bit watery at first. Add in 2.5 tbsp (36g) unsalted butter, then mix until desired consistency with a whisk. Optionally, mix in ½ cup to 1 cup (32g - 64g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• Season & Serve: Taste and season polenta with more salt if necessary. For reference, we added 1 to 2 small pinches of salt. Serve this soft & creamy polenta immediately with your favorite main dishes, sauces, or veggies.

INSTANT POT POLENTA

Steps:

• Place the lid on the instant pot, then set to the porridge setting and change the time to 12 minutes. Once the polenta is finished cooking, allow it to naturally release the pressure. If you do it manually your machine will suck the hot polenta through the vent and create a mess of the machine and your kitchen.

INSTANT POT® POLENTA

Steps:

• Whisk water, polenta, and salt together in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Porridge setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add butter and cream. Whisk until polenta is smooth and lump-free. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses and whisk until melted and well combined.