R-pod Owners Forum : Best sizes for pod cooking https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Pressure cookers : Best sizes for pod cooking Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 19:08:49 +0000 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 20:19:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4712 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Best sizes for pod cooking : We've been looking at the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=95857#95857 Author: g4royce
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Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 8:19pm

We've been looking at the Instant pot too! 

As we have a 152, we have very limited storage and basically have to to pare down our appliances and pre-plan our camping menu to a degree.  So half the time it's electric vs stovetop in deciding what to pack and how to cook it.

Currently we have so much squirreled-away in various places that it's starting to become a chore to dig it out when we need it.  So we're starting to take things out of the pod kitchen instead of adding things like we did a few years back.  The Instant Pot is on the short list but we kind of feel silly bringing an Instant Pot as well as a stovetop pressure cooker.  Tongue
]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2017 20:19:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=95857#95857 Best sizes for pod cooking : I have a "Instant pot"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=77845#77845 Author: Westgl
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Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:03pm

I have a "Instant pot" electric pressure cooker, it has a lot of features, like high and low pressure, crock pot slow cooker, saute, steam, rice cooker, and many other features  love the thing, works excellent, fast and very energy efficient]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2016 19:03:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=77845#77845 Best sizes for pod cooking : Check out Magma 10 Piece Stainless... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=69116#69116 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 15 Jan 2016 at 9:27pm

Check out Magma 10 Piece Stainless Steel Induction Cook-Top Gourmet Nesting Cookware Set. You can find it on a number of sites. We got ours at the site named for a river in South America. I have seen it in a web search at a number of sites at various prices. Magma also makes a non-stick version. The stainless, if not overheated, is sufficiently non-stick for me and there is no coating to scratch or wear off.
]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:27:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=69116#69116 Best sizes for pod cooking : We have a Cuisinart nesting set,,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=69111#69111 Author: furpod
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Posted: 15 Jan 2016 at 9:00pm

We have a Cuisinart nesting set,, it ROCKS.. but has been OOP for several years. Unhappy

Everyone who sees it wants a set.. Unhappy
 ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:00:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=69111#69111 Best sizes for pod cooking : Originally posted by g4royceWe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=69107#69107 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 15 Jan 2016 at 7:53pm

Originally posted by g4royce

We had looked at induction cooktops early on but the plug-in models didn't seem to have enough power.  Plus we were afraid that more powerful models would blow out the circuits in the pod.

We'll have a look at the newer models since it's been a few years since we last looked.


We used an induction cooktop on our recent trip. It was a model we picked up at Aldi and varies between 100 Watts and 1800 Watts  of cooking power. We had no problems using it.

Watts = Volts * Amperes. At 120 Volts, 1800 Watts is 15 Amperes. That is within the capability of the R-Pod's wiring. Most of the time, you would not be using it at full power anyway. Full power is good for bringing water to a boil (quite fast), but would be too much power for most other cooking. Once the pan warms up, I find that I can cut the power down to 600 Watts or less.

We got the 10 piece induction ready nesting cookware set from Magma. It works well and does not take up a huge amount of space. The handles are excellent also and won't fall off like the ones from the cheap nesting cookware sets. This is real cookware.
 
]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:53:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=69107#69107 Best sizes for pod cooking : We had looked at induction cooktops... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=46044#46044 Author: g4royce
Subject: 4712
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 11:12am

We had looked at induction cooktops early on but the plug-in models didn't seem to have enough power.  Plus we were afraid that more powerful models would blow out the circuits in the pod.

We'll have a look at the newer models since it's been a few years since we last looked.
]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 11:12:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=46044#46044 Best sizes for pod cooking : Or even a cheap one-burner electric... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45973#45973 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 14 May 2014 at 1:27pm

Or even a cheap one-burner electric stove, we've had one for years in our pod.  Cheaper than a one-burner induction but the same functionally.]]> Wed, 14 May 2014 13:27:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45973#45973 Best sizes for pod cooking : Thanks for the tip - I hope I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45968#45968 Author: SaskaPods
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Posted: 14 May 2014 at 8:49am

Thanks for the tip - I hope I can find one when we travel through Minnesota and Wisconsin this summer!]]> Wed, 14 May 2014 08:49:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45968#45968 Best sizes for pod cooking : Try an induction cooking unit-... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45928#45928 Author: coopercdrkey
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Posted: 12 May 2014 at 6:57pm

Try an induction cooking unit-  works great inside or outside the 'Pod.]]> Mon, 12 May 2014 18:57:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45928#45928 Best sizes for pod cooking : Depending on the weather, we also... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45897#45897 Author: g4royce
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Posted: 12 May 2014 at 10:10am

Depending on the weather, we also have a Coleman single burner stove that we use to cook outside.  
As for tinned stew, it'll depend on if it's yummy or not.  Most tinned stews can be doctored into something respectable in a pinch Wink
]]> Mon, 12 May 2014 10:10:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45897#45897 Best sizes for pod cooking : Wow! That's some really nice... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45896#45896 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 12 May 2014 at 10:01am

Wow! That's some really nice cookware. I want to camp next to you! The aromas must be awesome. Smile

Do you always use the inside cooktop or do you use an outdoor portable burner/hotplate?

I suppose we won't find a can of Dinty Moore Beef stew in your pod!

fred
]]> Mon, 12 May 2014 10:01:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45896#45896 Best sizes for pod cooking : The best thing about pressure... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712&PID=45895#45895 Author: g4royce
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Posted: 12 May 2014 at 9:39am

The best thing about pressure cookers is that you can make certain things last minute.  My favourites are bean soups, risottos, braised oxtail and other tough but flavourful cuts when it's cold and wet out.
 
As we don't want to be eating leftovers for the entire trip, the most versatile size we have is the 3.5qt. It can handle a roast if needed but still make the perfect risotto for 2 with leftovers for a second meal.  However, my personal favourite for the pod is the 2.5qt deep skillet/saute pan.  We bought the accessory lid for it so can use it as a regular saute pan or a skillet as well as a small pressure cooker. We can still make soups, risotto and stews for 2 with leftovers.






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