The Instant Pot is one of the most popular kitchen appliances on the market. It can do just about anything, but what exactly is an instant pot trivet and how does it work? In this blog post, we'll explore what an Instant Pot trivet is and how it can help you make delicious meals in your pressure cooker.

What is an Instant Pot Trivet?

An Instant Pot trivet is a stand with three legs that fits inside your pressure cooker. It can be made of stainless steel or silicone and usually has handles on top for easy removal. The handles are especially helpful if you’re cooking something heavy like a roast or a large piece of fish and need to lift it out quickly and easily. The trivet also helps keep food off the bottom of the pot, which prevents sticking and the burn error and makes clean-up easier.

What is the Instant Pot Trivet used for?

The trivet’s primary purpose is to elevate the food above the cooking liquid so that it doesn’t get soggy or cook too quickly. The trivet is very versatile and it can be used or steaming vegetables or rice, cooking eggs, cooking whole meats like a whole chicken or hen, baking desserts and breads like cornbread, as a water bath as well as for reheating leftovers.

What can I cook using Instant Pot trivet?

The trivet’s primary purpose is to elevate the food above the cooking liquid so that it doesn’t get soggy or cook too quickly. The trivet is very versatile and it can be used or steaming vegetables or rice, cooking eggs, cooking whole meats like a whole chicken or hen, baking desserts and breads like cornbread, as a water bath as well as for reheating leftovers.

Check out our article and learn how to make the best Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli.

What can I cook using Instant Pot trivet?

There are too many uses to list, but some of the common foods to cook using your trivet are:

• Anything recipes that use the pot in pot cooking method

• Meats that should be cooked above cooking liquid level

• Baking bread

• Steaming rice or vegetables

• Making cheesecake or other desserts

• Instant pot recipes that require a water bath.

• Hard boiled and soft boiled eggs

Pot In Pot Method

The Instant Pot Trivet also allows you to cook instant pot recipes that use the pot in pot cooking method. This method allows you to cook multiple dishes or foods in your instant pot pressure cooker at the same time without them mixing together. You use one or more separate pots inside the main inner pot (instant pot liner) to cook your meal. This leaves you with an inner pot and an outer pot, the outer pot being the main pot that came with your pressure cooker. The pot in pot method is commonly used to cook steamed vegetables, steamed rice and delicate desserts or cornbread while cooking your main dish in another inner pot or in the main pot.

Some great instant pot recipes that use the pot in pot method are chili with cornbread and sesame chicken with brown rice and steamed vegetables.

Always remember that the inner pot (instant pot liner) needs to have cooking liquid in it when using a trivet to prevent the burn error and scorching.

Steaming Veggies on Trivets

You can steam delicate vegetables directly on the trivet, but a less risky solution (so none of them fall in the cooking liquid) is to use a steamer basket. Steamed veggies can be prepared in the pot within a couple minutes. To achieve your desired texture and maximum nutrients retention put your vegetables on the trivet or in the steamer basket to keep them above the cooking liquid.

Try our Steamed Broccoli Instant Pot as a side dish on a busy weeknight!

The Benefits of Using A Trivet in Your Instant Pot

Using a trivet in your pressure cooker offers several advantages, including better control over cooking times, more even cooking results, and prevention of food sticking to the bottom of the pot. Plus, because it creates an air gap between food and liquid in your pressure cooker, this ensures that ingredients won't become soggy from being cooked directly in water or broth. Also, depending on what type of material your trivet is made out of (stainless steel vs silicone), it can be used as a non-stick surface for baking cakes and other desserts right inside your pressure cooker!

What are the best Instant Pot Trivets?

Instant Pot Trivet Substitute

Most pressure cookers come with a trivet (or instant pot rack), but if you don’t have one or have misplaced it you can make your own temporary one. I’ve seen people use the rings from mason jars, a large cookie cutter or multiple cookie cutters or a small metal collander as a temporary instant pot trivet substitute replacement.

Does Every Instant Pot Have a Different Size Trivet

A lot of trivets fit multiple sizes of pressure cookers. In the description of the trivet it will tell you what size models it fits. Instant Pot models and other brand Electric Pressure Cookers range in size from mini 3 quart models to 12 quart models. If you have a larger family you may want to get a larger model. Check out our article on Instant Pot 10 Quart models. The largest model we have found is the MegaChef 12 quart Digital Pressure Cooker which can be found on amazon. This model is great for large families and for cooking for holidays and get together.

More Instant Pot Accessories

For a full overview of all the latest Instant Pot models and all the associated Instant Pot Sizes see our article titled “Instant Pot Sizes”

In Conclusion

An Instant Pot trivet can help you make delicious dishes in no time! This small yet mighty piece of equipment gives you greater control over how evenly cooked food will be in your while avoiding any scorching or burning in the pot. With an Instant Pot Trivet, home cooks everywhere can enjoy perfectly cooked meals with minimal effort!

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