Instant Pot help, my first try was a fail.

[forktender]

I made up some carrots, potatoes, and celery in the I.P. everything I saw online said 10 minutes with a manual release. Wrong, they were way too mushy. How do I achieve an al dente texture using this I.P?
The canned Elk meat in a brown gravy over biscuits saved the meal.

 

[JLinza]

We have one, but my wife is the only one that uses it. I think it takes some time to get it right. She's followed some online recipes to a tee and they didn't turn out right either.
She found one that said to " just add spaghetti noodles and sauce"...
I asked if you cook the pasta first and she said no.... I laughed and said it sounds like witchcraft lol. Needless to say we ordered pizza that night.
Sorry I don't have better advice for ya.

 

[tallbm]

I made up some carrots, potatoes, and celery in the I.P. everything I saw online said 10 minutes with a manual release. Wrong, they were way too mushy. How do I achieve an al dente texture using this I.P?
The canned Elk meat in a brown gravy over biscuits saved the meal.

If it's not posted here then chances are the recipe cannot be trusted hahaha.

I don't have an answer for you other than plan to make some mashed potatoes.
Throw one in the instant pot for 3-4 min and see what becomes of it.
See if that does it for a potato. If so then you know the carrots and celery will be tender in less time.

When potato testing is all done, mash em up for mashed potatoes :D

It took me 3 attempts to figure out my black soybeans and it just kept going up. Those suckers are tough

 

[Elf@shore]

I made up some carrots, potatoes, and celery in the I.P. everything I saw online said 10 minutes with a manual release. Wrong, they were way too mushy. How do I achieve an al dente texture using this I.P?
The canned Elk meat in a brown gravy over biscuits saved the

Hi!
IP give off a huge liquid cook!
That’s what they do!
I am sure you can reduce the time, but also
Effects the total cooking time of the entire meal?
Did you try the Rice Mode ?
Not sure what you expected from the cook?
It’s a very intense cook, so it going to be over saturated!

 

[forktender]

Hi!
IP give off a huge liquid cook!
That’s what they do!
I am sure you can reduce the time, but also
Effects the total cooking time of the entire meal?
Did you try the Rice Mode ?
Not sure what you expected from the cook?
It’s a very intense cook, so it going to be over saturated!

Well, I wasn't expecting baby food, I can tell you that much.

I'll have to mess around with it, probably gonna do a roast for shredded Italian beef sandwiches, and tacos with the leftovers, next. I just have to find some good rolls today.
Today, pickled up a batch of sweet peppers and onions, and bought the Provolone cheese.

 

[Steve H]

Did you use the trivet to keep them above the water? And use the steam mode?