Instant Pot YOGURT 

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I hate cleanup, so I avoid cooking directly in the pot when possible. I've found that arranged properly three 1-quart, wide-mouth mason jars fit in the 6-quart pot. I add about three quarts of water into the pot to spread the heat around the bottles. I add the milk to the bottles, put them in, and go through the sterilize ("Boil") phase. When that is done, I take them out, place them in a pot or pan with cool water and cover the tops with a paper towel. That allows them to cool down more quickly. Then when the milk has reached the right temperature to add the yogurt, I add it and put them back into the IP. When done, I take the bottles out, add lids and put them in a refrigerator. That leaves me with nothing to clean up.

I've been making Yogurt for 5 years. My spouse takes her meds in yogurt. The only difference in my process is that I use Ultra-pasteurized milk - usually lactose free. Using this milk one can use the "cold start" method. You don't need the boiling step, just pour the cold milk in the pot and hit the Yogurt button. I strain it as you do and flavor it some Agave syrup and a dash of vanilla.

JUST GOT MY FIRST INSTANT POT…I SEEN YOGURT SETTING GOT FLIPPIN EXCITED AS SOMEHOW IT CAME WITH NO MANUAL OR RECIPES. HOWEVER FIRST THING COOKED IN IT WAS A DEER ROAST w/real garlic, onion,etc. FOLLOWED BY CUT UP CARROTS & POTATOES ALL MADE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL POT WHICH HAS ME IN AWE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR EASY STEP BY STEP & VISUAL Directions. GOD BLESS YOU❤❤❤😊

You come off very genuine and personable. This and your bread baking video are both great.

Easiest recipe ever! I made this today and just perfect for storing tonight! 🙌🏻 I have an instant pot duo so the settings are a little different. I used a high protein Milk (for thicker yogurt) and used the custom setting, set the temperature at 110°F for 9 hours. Yogurt turned thick and smooth ❤️ Also made granola 😍 excited to pair them tmr for breakfast

Thank you for this, I’ve just got an instant pot and really want to make yoghurt, I’ve watched a few videos, but yours is the best I’ve found with simple fresh ingredients.

Hi, thanks for the helpful video and your friendly presentation style. I've made dozens of batches of yogurt in my Instant Pot and never sterilised it. I suggest you try that because i believe heating the milk up kills off any unwanted bacteria already on the pot. Also i leave mine to ferment for 24 hours. The longer ferment does make it more tart but it has far more probiotics. Best wishes from New Zealand. Regards Glenn

I just watched 6 videos on how to make yogurt. I'm going with your method. Thanks for sharing.

I absolutely love that strainer. Thank you for suggesting it!

Great video. Clear and concise. Well done. Thank you Rachel. I am not a yogurt fan myself, but the family loves it. My first batch was a big hit. Not only did my wife and kids love it, it was gone in a couple days. I'm making my second batch now. Thanks again!

I just made my first batch of yogurt in the instant pot, and it turned out so good!!

I always add my store-bought, favorite flavor (Vanilla) to my cooled milk. I want my yogurt to taste like what I buy at the store. You can also add some sweetened condensed milk to make it sweeter. I like mine with a milder taste so I incubate for 6 hours, starting early in the morning. Thanks for your recipe. hugs, Donna 😊

I use the whey to make a fermented lemonade. It’s delicious and nothing wasted.

Super helpful, and mad respect for you doing all that around taking care of the kids!

i made the yogurt , thanks for the well explained video

I’m not certain, but I think getting the milk to 180 F is critical. My final yogurt came out super watery, from what I read getting the milk to 180 and keeping it there for a bit helps get the finished product more gelatinous.

Thank you. I’d much rather use the Insta Pot than stove top. Delicious recipe works perfectly. And thank you for the whey tip too. No longer does it go down the drain😊

Thanks for the video. I bought and had to return the strainer. It was cracked from top to bottom. I hope to buy it and not have shipping. I also like how you're flexible with making yogurt because life happens.

New subscriber! 👋 I love making Greek yogurt in the instant pot. 👌 I love that strainer-I use coffee filters, and it's messy. I might have to get one of those thanks! 😃

So interesting about straining out the whey - I know you mentioned this to me before but it was so cool to see it! I will definitely need to do this for the hubby and toddlers sensitive tummy! Thanks so much for showing each step! I am going to try doing it this way next time! 😘

Great video! I am wondering what you do with the whey? Also, have you ever had yogurt with honey and lemon? It's one of those flavor combos that's a super winner (and how the traditional way to eat yogurt in Greece!). Adding chopped nuts is a super tasty option for honey and lemon too! Thank you

You're video was immensely helpful, thank you so much. I will be making this from now on!!!

Add a cup of powdered milk in at a 110 stirring it up and it makes it thicker add you cultured yogurt after that.

Your video is so helpful, I'm making yogurt for the first time. My insta pot/lid sure is spicy smelling. I added water to the pot and did a 15 minute steam cycle that did help a little bit. I'm steaming a 2ndtime, but this time, i added a little vinegar to the water, i hope it works, but I am prepared to run a 3rd time with just water increase 😊

That was a great tutorial! Thanks!

I like turning this on and listening to you every time I make it. It makes it more enjoyable. :-))

Thanks so much !!! Great I do ! I'm gonna try this tomorrow !! My elderly sister loves it and needs it for her healgh. And I'm partial to it myself. Km excited !!!

Great content. Thanks for taking the time in doing this video.

I have read if you use ULTRA PASTEURIZED milk you don’t have to heat it, just put in instant pot with store bought yogurt! Anyone try that?

I used a flavored yogurt with live cultures and it worked fine!

Was given an instant pot for Christmas so am definitely going to try this but plant-based as I have a family history of cancer and need to avoid all the estrogen in dairy. Thanks for posting

Awesome lady, I'll try again - mine scorches on bottom of pot.

This was delicious. I used a squirt of honey and I threw in some leftover chopped pecans. It was so good.

Thanks for your video! I have been making yogurt in my crock pot for several months now and am just trying my quick-cooker tonight. I also use 8 oz jars but add flavoring as it is consumed - usually drink powdered mix-ins or liquid sugar-free flavor mix-ins for drinks. It works great!

This was excellent. I just bought yogurt for my husband and me. Can I freeze the jars ? Kudos to ur family for eating healthy.

Thank you for such an informative tutorial. Making this today. Also went over to Kristen’s site just to watch.

Wonderful video

I make yogurt in the IP, but, use ultra filtered milk, yogurt starter and put on yogurt setting… that’s it!

Thank you for the tutorial. Unbeknownst to you, you are a professional. This is very similar to my process. Cheers

Wonderful video I probably watched it 4 times, lol I am trying to cut down on my sugar intake so I was exploring what kind of artificial sweeteners would work and it occurred to me to try the Tang liquid concentrate drink mix that I use in my water bottle these drink mixes come in many different flavors from many different companies so it gave it a try - just add the tiniest bit of this stuff to your yogurt because a little goes a long way. It was absolutely fantastic, way beyond what I could possibly have hoped for. Give it a try, remember go sparingly and keep up the great vids.

Thank you for sharing your recipe!! ❤️❤️❤️

Can you add sweetened condensed milk? If so, at what step?

Your video is amazing. well made. I will be trying this

I understood those instructions! Thanks

Hello. I'm new to your channel. I liked your easy going style. I've decided to to subscribe.

Hi Joy, I followed the instructions to a T, including using the same Instant Pot. Did the 180 degree heat, 110 water bath and had it on for 8 1/2 hours (I also had to go to Bed). Used whole milk and added a brand called Holy Kraut Greek Yogurt Culture which instructed me at the beginning to put the culture in 2 tbsp of milk and let it sit while I was prepping everything which I did. Their instructions are very similar to yours as they also use the Instant Pot as a possible option. This morning I was so disappointed as my Yogurt was basically milk...is there something I can do to salvage this. If I got "greek" non flavored yogurt, followed the steps again but did the premade Yogurt for my culture, could I salvage it rather than throwing everything out. I end have the same glasss lid you have for your Instant pot. Any tips would be so welcomed, Paulette - Vernon, BC Canada

I enjoyed your tutorial and am going to try making yogurt. How long does the yogurt starter keep? I’m the only one in my house that eats yogurt, but would like to make my own.

Thank you. Will try this soon.

Just came across this video when looking for a way to make my husband yogurt. Thanks so much for sharing! I have 2 questions.... 1....For the 2 TBS or so that you reserve for your next batch...can it be frozen in case there is a lot of time between batches? 2....How long will this last in the fridge? I'll probably just put it in a large bowl for him to scoop out what he wants, but he craves it in spurts. lol

How long can I store yogurt in the refrigerator? Also, I have a mason jar vacuum sealer, if I use that will the healthy bacteria stay alive?

You can also use Fairlife 16:10 ultra pasteurized milk. Pour it into your instant pot and add your cultured yogurt and whisk it so there’s no lumps. Put it back into your instant pot and use the yogurt setting that is not the boil setting . The instant pot will warm the mixture to the desired temperature and then you set the timer for however many hours you want it to incubate…I usually set mine for 8 hours. When the time is up you remove the pot and let it cool. After it’s cool I put mine in the refrigerator to let it set up then I pour it into the yogurt strainer like the one in this video. I then put the strainer in the refrigerator to let the whey separate from the yogurt. Save the whey to use in several different ways. The longer the yogurt is in the strainer the thicker it becomes. I put mine in individual containers and keep them in the refrigerator and pour the whey into a jar with a lid. I’ve done the stove method years ago and had great results but I think the instant pot method is the easiest. Just remember that you use the boil cycle for regular milk and the yogurt cycle for ultra pasteurized milk like Fairlife.

Hi Rachel, I’m wondering where you purchased your fine mesh strainer for making your Greek Yogurt?

Can you use half of the recipe? If so would it be the same method and times?

Mine does NOT have boil only pasteurize and ferment I have the 10 in 1 duo

Thank you for sharing!❤️

Is this a 3qt instant pot ? i'm asking because i want to get one but i don't know if it's enough for 1 person or too small

Thank you for everything. Can I use milk from the store?

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Started my newest batch and accidently did it on low for two hours. I restarted and added and extra hour on normal. WILL THAT WORK?

I'm sorry but I have to ask. What happens if you use a flavored yogurt? Does it not work or does it give it a different flavor? Asking for a friend.....

Just found your channel...nice work! I'm wondering why you chose the boil method as opposed to the cold method of making yogurt.

If you're using pasteurized milk you only have to heat to 140 degrees.

I might have missed it, can starter reserved be frozen? Or how can it be saved and for how long?

I loved your video thank you

I just did this today because of your video! Where did you get your straining bowl at?!

Did you say the brand of the strainer? I have some very old small plastic ones ( which still work). I’d love that big one that I could use to strain it all at once

Thank you very much for all the tips! How long can you store yogurt in a fridge?

A good video, well done

Excellent..do you sterilize your jars

How long did it take to go from Boil to yogurt?

Would it be ok to use one quart of milk? It’s only my husband and I and I wouldn’t want it to go bad before we can use it all.

What about draining off whey?

Can you add a can of sweetened condensed milk to this rather than honey at packaging time?

Are you talking Celsius?

Temperature you mention is it i. Fahrenheit or centigrade

So I totally messed up… I put the yogurt starter before I cooked it… will it work??

I will do it right now…

thanks cool yogurt making video

Good job well done 👍🥰

How could I add protein powder so it becomes like the oukos pro?

What size lid do you use

What can I use to strain the whey or what do you recommend?

Is the whey acidic? How can it be used?

Is vanilla yogurt okay to use as a starter?

16 minutes for something doesn’t take even 5 minutes

Excellent awesome,,,

My instant pot keeps showing “Lid” , it wont start without it,

Can i use caserole lid ?

You can also use the whey as a starter

A pint is 2 cups What you are showing us is a 1:2 pint mason jar😵‍💫

Cute cheeks!

Very informative! But your face is too close to the camera.

Do you ever freeze your 2 T. Starter? I think I have a baggie of starter in the freezer but I'm afraid it won't work since it's been a few months. 🫣