The lid's sealing ring is holding on to memories of fish and brisket that you'd rather forget. Here's what to do.
, but now you’re left with a nasty case of Instant Pot Lid Funk. Today we’ll tell you why, and we’ll also share experts’ suggestions for exiling the stink from your kitchen for good., the food-grade silicone band that goes around the top of the Instant Pot lid, guaranteeing a tight seal for all that pressure cooking you’re doing. See here:While the smell can be scary, there’s no need to fear. Silicone is entirelyThere are three reasons the sealing ring gets stanky. First, it’s porous.
Finally, as you cook and vent with your pot, steam and food residue get stuck, building up and fermenting all kinds of matter. Lucky for you, no matter how bad yours smells right now, cleaning it is likely a one- or two-step process that will have it smelling like new in a few hours.Whether you’ve never been aware of the sealing ring or you wash it regularly but still notice an odor, it’s simple to not only clean but maintain to avoid future foulness.
Of course, they’re also fans of just putting the ring in the dishwasher. Because silicone can handle the heat, it’s perfectly safe, “and the high heat of the dishwasher helps open the pores of the silicone to remove the odors,” Fadden said. Fadden is also a fan of the steaming method and recommended adding lemon slices to the vinegar.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Instant Pot JapchaeA Korean classic of bouncy noodles, julienned vegetables, and a sweet-and-salty sauce—and this version only takes about 20 minutes.
Read more »
One Neighborhood’s Trash Is This Woman’s TreasureCutCommunityHeroes: An educator by day and community organizer by … other parts of the day, AnneLiese Zausner-Mannes brings Kindergarten-teacher enthusiasm to reducing waste
Read more »
‘Kraken Queen’ Sidney Powell Is Now on Trump’s ‘No-Go List’Tom Williams/GettyBeing Sidney Powell is harder than it used to be.Once, she was a key player in Donald Trump’s inner circle. These days, she might have trouble just getting in the front door.The “Kraken” queen long ago removed herself from acceptability among the more respectable GOP circles with a constant stream of bizarre election conspiracy theories. But knowledgeable sources tell The Daily Beast that the places she’s unwelcome now include Trump properties, where advisers look to keep the f
Read more »
Frantic dolphins, a smell like exhaust: Surfing on day of Orange County oil spillWhat it was like to be surfing the morning of the Orange County oil spill. In a word: surreal.
Read more »
Kitchen Towels Beat Pot Holders Every TimeStep aside, potholders and trivets. These are the kitchen towels we use for pretty much everything.
Read more »