I’ve made an impulse purchase and bought an instant pot because Im feeling fed up?

You probably needed something cheer you up after the loss of your girl. Hope you're not feeling too bad. Your new purchase sounds great

I have an Instant Pot, and use it often. I do, however, wish I'd bought a Ninja Foodi instead, as the IP doesn't have an air fry function.

I can't justify getting another gadget that does pretty much exactly what the IP does, and both are fairly large when it comes to storage.

I don't have an Instant Pot, but I do have a Ninja Foodi, which has many of the same functions, and I find it to be a very useful piece of kit in the kitchen. I love being able to make things like risotto, paella, stews, casseroles etc in a fraction of the time they would normally take. The air fryer function is also very good, and mine has a dehydrate function too, which came in very useful for making 'sundried' tomatoes with the glut of tomatoes we had last year. So don't be afraid of it - just get stuck in and have fun with your new toy!

Sago,
Awww I'm so sorry to hear about your dog.
I hope you're alright! xx

The other thing, I don't have a clue. Sounds very complicated, but I hope you enjoy cooking with it, and don't give yourself - or anyone else - food poisoning!!

They're supposed to be fabulous.
I inherited my girls brand new, still in the box one, but it had more controls than a spaceship.
I gave it fo somebody without ever using it.

it sounds fab

crazyH

What is ‘sous viding’ ? I am intrigued …

You vacuum seal the meat and cook it in warm water at a certain temperature. I am told it gives excellent results but have neither done it nor tasted the results. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about it.

CrazyH Sous vide cooking is characterized by low-temperature cooking, a longer period of cooking than conventional cooking, a container (such as a plastic bag) that separates the food from its heating environment, and pressurized enclosure using full or partial vacuum.

Or in other words put in a plastic pouch in a warm bath at a constant temperature.

What is ‘sous viding’ ? I am intrigued …

Any tips would be welcome!

I thought you were going to say 'Please someone tell me how to 'Use' it! ha ha.
use it then you won't regret it...

Enjoy it. I read fun things of them. Sometimes impulse meets a need. Hope this proves to be true for you especially with your recent sad loss. ?