Because we had another hot summer this year, I didn’t use my stove nearly as much. And I don’t think I used my oven at all. Thus, my favorite kitchen appliances are those that don’t put out as much heat. My electric pressure cooker, aka instant pot, is the first one that comes to mind. When we first received our instant pot from a neighbor, my husband was the only one who used it. But when I realized how efficient it was, gone were my days of sweating at the stove. Below is one of my family’s favorite side dishes. Originally this Southern Living recipe was meant for the stove. However, it easily converts to use in an electric pressure cooker. Plus, I’ve found that cooking new potatoes in the instant pot is much easier than on the stove. Especially the standard recipe.
Instant Pot New Potatoes Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs of new potatoes
- 7 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp each of dried parsley and lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon rind
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- and 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions for New Potatoes in the Instant Pot
- First, scrub and quarter the new potatoes.
- Next, put the potatoes in the instant pot. Then add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on high pressure for 7 – 12 minutes.
- And finally, serve with chicken or pork and a green vegetable.
Even though I have the original recipe, it’s in hardcover format. And unfortunately, I couldn’t find it online to share. In addition, it was printed ~ 20 years ago. Although, if you want the original, you can order the book on Amazon or elsewhere. The cookbook is Southern Living: 30 Years of Our Best Recipes. And the recipe is called “Lemon-Buttered New Potatoes”.
Do you have an instant pot? Did you made the most out of it this past summer as well? And what’s your favorite recipe to cook in it? Thank you for stopping by! Please share, post a comment, and if don’t already do so, you can follow me now.
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