can i cook my yogurt in a metal pot
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Yes. No problem. Just do not get it too hot. Get a good thermometer to guide you. This one works great.
1821196
Yes. I used a medium sized pot that would hold aprx 4 cans of green beans. The thermometer can be pulled up or down in that metal clip that holds it to the pot, so it will never really be 'too long' to fit what you're using. You could have large and shallow'ish, or more narrow and deep. The clip will keep the thermometer from touching the bottom and getting a false temp reading. You can use aluminum or Teflon, I have no idea if copper would have a reaction though.... If it helps, I have found youtube videos with step by step visual instruction to be helpful for starting out. Good luck!
1821197
As far as I know you can. I've been doing a lot of research on yogurt making and that was never mentioned as counter-indicated.
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Instant Pot IP-DUO has two temperatures for making yogurt: 36 ~ 43C (96.8 ~ 109.4F); and 30 ~ 34C (86 ~ 93.2F). It can be program to run 99 hours 30 minutes. If your starter works in these two temperature ranges, Instant Pot IP-DUO can be used to make yogurt with any alternative milks.
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No. You add the lids after the yogurt is finished "cooking"...approximately 8-9 hours.
63859
The EuroCuisine is my choice. It can hold a half gallon of yogurt for straining. The netting/mesh is delicate and I would urge you to wask it immediately after dumping the finished product or you will never get the dried yogurt out of the mesh. Pushing or rubbing it will break it; I know. Also, although they say it cannot be run in the dishwasher, I regularly do so and just don't use a dryer setting. Enjoy!
1622250
I didn't notice anything about yogurt in the instructions, but it's a very limited recipe/instruction book. www.hippressurecooking.com has a ton of recipes and tips for using electric pressure cookers - you may be able to contact them for advice!
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Sabra, that's an excellent tip about using a glass quart canning jar & adding water. I presume the standard metal lid & screw band will be okay in the yogurt maker. Or do I even really need a lid at all?
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I'm not sure if I know the answer to your first question. The second, the answer is no. Your yogur will not smell any flavors of previous cooked food.
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Although I've never done so myself (because I never seem to be able to save some aside -- I want it all!!) I have read accounts somewhere of being able to do so, and because the bacilli are so potent it would make sense that it would work. I would follow the usual routine in making yogurt with a remaining sample: heat your milk to 185, allow to cool to 112-105, mix your sample in thoroughly and allow to sit or use a yogurt maker for at least 5 hours, or ideally overnight. Natren makes really good, thick, creamy, tangy, yummy yogurt!
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Yes. I have the YM100 model and it fits well. The only advice to have better yogurt production is to leave the middle of the top tier open (don't place a jar there) so that you get better air flow. Making a nearly double batch I set the timer to 7 hours. Not too tart. Also, consider draping with clean muslin kitchen/ bar towel to trap heat in. Hope this helps.
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The manual does not mention yogurt at all, and I would imagine that's because yogurt making requires a lower, slower method of preparation. Maybe a crock pot would work. I've heard of some using a light bulb in a cooler and some use just a warming tray over an extended amount of time. One might simply invest in a yogurt maker for the best results, but not a pressure cooker.
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Do you mean, can you squeeze the contents of a yogurt stick into one? I'm sure you could. I don't think you can fit the plastic package with yogurt into the silicone case though. Another option is you could just buy a big tub of yogurt and put yogurt in the tubes to make your own go-gurts at a lower cost.
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Definitely a myth. I cook my yogurt in a stainless steel pot and use this thermometer every time.
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That I cannot answer for sure, but I don't see why not. The success to making yogurt is temperature, not what it's made in.
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FYI: the yogurt is NOT "cooked" (incubated?) with the plastic tops. The glass jars are uncovered in the yogurt maker and the tops should never come in direct contact with the yogurt itself. After the yogurt has finished incubating (I let mine "cook" about 6-7 hours), I just put the tops on lightly so the yogurt can "breathe" while it cools down in the fridge. After the yogurt is cold (several hours), I then securely close the tops. I don't like plastic, but I don't mind these. They just protect the yogurt and keep it fresh.
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You can but you will need to take it out of the plastic container that it comes in and put it in a pie tin or a glass container and then cook it
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It is possible to skip the scalding step. I let my milk (and yogurt starter) get room temperature before I mix things up and start my yogurt. I have not had problems with bacteria, etc. I have a Euro Cuisine Yogurt maker and the instructions give this option. Good luck.
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I have only ever used a glass jar to make the yogurt. The yogurt always comes out tasting great. I prefer the glass as it does not leach chemicals as plastic does.