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Instant Pot Giveaway {CLOSED}

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An Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker that makes cooking meals a lot quicker! I’m giving one away today!

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I fell in love with pressure cooking a long time ago under the supervision of my wonderful grandmother and mother. They were avid pressure cooker experts and never had any issues with explosions or problems.

In fact,

I’ve got a video showing how to use the older version on youtube.

 

I’ve got 2 recipes using the older version which could easily be converted to the Instant Pot:

Using a standard pressure cooker can be scary if you’ve got a gas stove and not quite sure how to keep the heat steady and the pressure cooker evenly cooking.

If you’ve always loved the crock pot, the aspect of plugging in an appliance might be more appealing to you than the older version.

This new version takes the guess work out of it! NO need to worry about how to keep the heat at the right temperature on the stove! The manual is easy to follow and you will be amazed at how quickly you can get a meal on the table!

I’ve also started developing recipes using this new electric Instant Pot:

Recently the Instant Pot company sent me a brand new Instant Pot! Since I all ready have one, I decided this would be a wonderful way to introduce someone to this new method of quick cooking! Since I will be mailing this heavy appliance myself, I will need to keep this to the United States only, sorry friends, it’s just too costly for me to ship out of the states!

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED: Starts 3/28/2016 -Ends April 2, 2016 at 12:01am. Open to US residents only. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. Winner will be chosen by random.org.

Here’s How to Enter this Giveaway:

MANDATORY QUESTION:

**Have you ever used a pressure cooker before and if not, why not? 

Extra Enters: Each extra enter you make will be counted as a point, so be sure to make  a separate additional comment for it to count.

  1. “LIKE” SugarFreeMom on Facebook and come back to my website to reply you did in another comment.
  2.  “Follow” SugarFreeMom on Pinterest and come back to mention you did.
  3. “Follow” SugarFreeMom on Instagram and come back to tell me your username.
  4. “Follow” @thesugarfreemom on Periscope and come back to tell me your username.
  5. “Follow” @thesugarfreemom on Twitter.

CONGRATS TO #333 DEBBIE SCHMU!!! 

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  6. I LUV my stove top pressure cookers…perfect for quick nutritious soups, making broths, cooking frozen marinated meats…

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  13. Have you ever used a pressure cooker before and if not, why not?

    I’ve never had one. I’ve used crockpots before but never a pressure cooker.

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  18. Would love to fix quicker, healthier meals for my large family.
    I love canning my garden veggies and meats with a pressure canner.
    I am following you on Instagram, JOY_HARDIN.
    Following at Twitter, Jhardin0405

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  19. I’ve never used a pressure cooker before! I’ve been seeing the growing popularity of InstaPot, though, and they make it seem so easy and fool-proof that I’d love to give it a try!

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  23. I have used a stove top pressure cooker before, years ago, when I thought they were only for tenderizing tough cuts of meat quickly.

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  26. I’ve had a pressure cooker for 15 years, but I’m afraid of it. I used it one time and I nearly had a heart attack. I made an eye of round roast in it, but it frightened me so much that I’ve never used it again. I feel like such an idiot. And electric one sounds so much more controlled and totally less frightening.

    I don’t have Pinterest or Instagram or Periscope, but I have the facebook page Liked and I’m now following you on twitter. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway!!

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  27. I have used a pressure cooker years ago for canning, but would love to try a new model to make new things, such as yogurt or Buffalo Wings!!
    I am following you on Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram!

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  35. I have not used a pressure cooker. The main reason was I was afraid to use them. However my mother recently bought one and she loves it. So I’ve been shopping for one for myself lately. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

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  43. No I have never used a pressure cooker because we don”t have one, but I remember my mom using a pressure cooker when I was a kid.

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  45. I have never used a pressure cooker. I remember my dad having one, it was huge and heavy, I couldn’t imagine using it today. But this InstantPot, way cool.

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  46. No, I’ve always thought of them as a tool used for canning only. I’m coming around and very interested in them now.

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  52. I follow you on FB, Instagram (jkaustin02), Twitter, and Pinterest. Haven’t figured Periscope out yet! I’ve used pressure cookers for years, my grandmother had one explode on her, but we live in our RV now and use propane to cook with. I hate using the stove because it’s small and sucks the propane down quickly. An InstaPot is all the rage for RV’ers and I’d LOVE to have one!

    Thanks!

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  53. I haven’t seen a pressure cooker being used since I was a kid, and I’m 53 now. I love my crockpot. What can a pressure cooker do that a crockpot cannot do?

    liked on facebook.

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  58. I have used a pressure cooker on the stove top, and it makes the meal FAST! Hope to get the electric one! Thanks for the contest!! 🙂

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  60. Hi! I am following you on Pinerest, Bergers1015, I just liked your Fb page 🙂 I have never tried a pressure cooker, but I am definitely intrigue!
    Thanks!! <3

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  62. I have used a pressure cooker many times. I love being able to toss something delicious together at the last minute. Everything tastes so much better in a pressure cooker. I follow you on Pinterest and get the email updates.

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  63. I follow you on pintrest and no, I’ve never used a pressure cooker, was always afraid of them. An electric one would be wonderful!

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  65. I love using a pressure cooker for cooking on weekdays! I am already following you on facebook, twitter and instagram! 🙂

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  68. While I remember my grandma using a pressure cooker, I never have. I have watched them being sold on home shopping TV and would love to get one someday.

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  69. Yes, I have used a pressure cooker, but am always afraid of it “blowing up” because my mom used them years ago and it blew up on her occasionally! What a mess! Those were the days of gaskets that would eventually shrink or dry out or something. There have been so many improvements that there is now much less of a possibility of blowing!

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  75. I used to use a pressure cooker to “speed up” my cooking. However, when the gasket blew on it and made a horrible mess on the kitchen cabinets, walls, and appliances, I put stopped pressurizing the pan.

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  79. I have never used a pressure cooker because I have never owned one. Would love to own one. I follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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  80. I have not used a pressure cooker out of fear. I heard so many horror stories of them exploding! I have been looking at this exact product since Christmas!
    I have followed you on all platforms, lovinthekids is my name.(facebook is LuAnn Eberling Meyer)
    Thanks for talking about this product.

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  82. I have never used a pressure cooker. I remember when I was just a little girl my mother cooked with one. She would always tell us kids not to go near it because if we touched it the lid might blow off! Scared me so bad that I have never tried using one!

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  83. I haven’t used a pressure cooker much because they are a bit dangerous. I have seen one explode on my mom and grandma. I have used one on a couple occasions but very causously. I cooked on low heat and stood right there in case something went wrong (it started “stewing” to fast etc.).

    I have seen infomercials about the newer pressure cookers that look really neat. It takes all the guess work out of the process and it kind of a set-and-forget task. I think the food cooked in a pressure cooker is much more tender and healthier. Would like to see one on my counter!

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  92. Yes! I have used a pressure cooker & it is the best purchase I have ever made! It makes preparing food so quick! Everything is moist & flavorful.

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  94. I have not used a pressure cooker. My mom made one explode when I was a kid so I’ve always been afraid to use one.

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  95. I’ve never used a pressure cooker before – mostly because I don’t have one and am intimidated by the “old school” pressure cookers. I’m definitely interested in all that can be done in it and would certainly put one to good use!

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  96. Yes I have a Fagor pressure cooker that I use mostly for making stock as it only takes 15 minutes. I think I would use an electric one more often – I have followed you on pinterest and liked you on FB. Please enter me in the drawing.

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  97. I have never used a pressure cooker! Wasn’t sure how to so I haven’t pursued it. Would love to try this “safer” version, the Instant Pot!

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  99. No, I have never used a pressure cooker. I was always intimidated from hearing so many horror stories of what could go wrong. Lol! The idea of plugging one in sounds much less intimidating.

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  100. I have never used a pressure cooker b/c I am afraid of them. I purchased an old school pressure cooker at an estate sale several years ago and have yet to use it.

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  109. I have followed you for over a year on Pinterest
    On Instagram I am USMCKat.
    on Periscope and Twitter I am USMC_Kat.

    OORAH!

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  115. I have used a standard on the stove top pressure cooker and I vividly recall my Mom using the one with the steam release valve that moved and made little noises when she made her stuffed cabbage. I have a new version (my brother got her original one but I doubt he uses it). SOOO would adore the new electric version – have a friend who uses one and adores it and raves about it all the time.

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  118. I have never used a pressure cooker before. I saw my mom use one and it blew up so I have been afraid to use one. I know they are electric now and safe, but I could never afford one so I never tried to get one. I would love to have one. It would make cooking for my large, very busy family so much easier.

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  125. I have followed you on facebook for a while and now that I remember my pinterest password I have followed you there too as well as on twitter.

    P.S. – Pick me!!!!!

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  132. No, I have not used a pressure cooker. I’ve been too afraid of using one, since my mother never used one. I’ve heard so many good things about cooking with them.

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  142. I haven’t used a pressure cooker.My mom always used to talk about how they can blow the top,so it always made me a little sketchy to use.lol

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  146. I follow you on all except for periscope, my instagram name is marilyn.carroll3, I follow your page and love your recipes. I have used a pressure cooker, stove top but would love to win an electric one.

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  148. Hi, I already follow you on Pinterest. Thanks for all your recipes. I would like try a a pressure cooker. I am excited to possibly win! Yum!
    ML

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  149. I grew up watching my mom cook with a pressure cooker so I never had any concerns about it. I use my stovetop cooker frequently but I would love an electric one!

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  150. I have only used a pressure cooker once. It was a little scary. I enjoyed the meat but the veggies were a little squishy for me. I need to try other recipes to see if I really like it.

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  151. I havent used a pressure cooker. I follow you on facebook and pinterest. Thank you for the possibility

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  155. Yes I have used a pressure cooker before and love them because it makes cooking meals so much faster. I started following you on Pinterest.

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  156. I have used a pressure cooker, but it was scary. And, I would love one of these and make all the wonderful things I see on the internet. Looks so fun to use and easy!!

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  158. I’ve never used a pressure cooker myself but did grow up watching my mom and aunts use the older fashioned ones.

    I’ve liked you on FB, Follow on Pinterest, Insta: @andymc1, Periscope: andymcallister1, and Twitter

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  159. I tried to use a standard pressure cooker years ago. I never quite got the hang of it so I passed it along to a neighbor. I have been drooling over Instant Pots for months now.

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  160. Yes I have used a pressure cooker before but the old type like my grandmother used. I started following you on Instagram.

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  165. I have never used a pressure cooker. I have thought about buying one several times, but have not committed to buying one. No one in my family has ever cooked with a pressure cooker and that is probably why I have not ever used one. I have read several posts about them and they seem really neat.

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  167. I have never had, nor used a pressure cooker in my life. I am a little embarrassed to admit that they scare me a bit – afraid it will blow up on me. However, I have always wanted one, to move beyond my fears and try all the yummy food I have heard about from friends who own one and LOVE it!

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  168. No, I have never used a pressure cooker – never had to opportunity to try one. I have heard amazing things about this one!

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  170. I saw an ad for the Instant Pot. While I’m a huge fan of crockpots, this product seems perfect for me to use those same recipes. There are times when I realize it’s too late for the crockpot. Never had a pressure cooker. Was hesitant to purchase one. Very interested in this product.

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  174. I haven’t used a pressure cooker. I’ve always wanted to but not knowing how and being unsure of safety has always made me not even try to go there!!

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  175. No I have not used a pressure cooker because I could never afford one but would love to because I know the toughest meat would turn out tender. Plus of the versatility of recipes. I follow you on Pinterest and you have your own board on my Pinterest that others follow…wooo hoooo!

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  179. No, my mom put some massive fear in me about pressure cookers at an early age. She used a stove top one and anytime she used it, she’d warn us that it could explode because of the pressure. 🙁

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  181. Have you ever used a pressure cooker before and if not, why not?

    I have not used a pressure cooker before because I was too nervous to use it in the house. I’ve used a pressure canner before but only outside as a precaution.

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  187. Hi – I love your recipes! I would love this pressure cooker as I have used the original type but am always afraid to use it as my Mother-in-law exploded hers. I have two different sizes but rarely use them – I’m sure I would use an electric one!

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  191. Is there another way to enter? I am not on any of those things. Had privacy issues on facebook. Just stayed off of everything except email.

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  192. I do own a pressure cooker that I bought for canning a while back, but I haven’t used it yet. Kind of scared of it lol

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  193. I used a pressure cooker for canning. I quit using it a few years ago when my sons moved out.. Now, I am afraid to use it. However, I would like to be able to cook a healthier meal after work.

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  194. I have not used one. They scare me a little. I’m afraid it is going to be so complicated and then I will waste all the time and effort I put in. It seems like people who have them love them so I should probably give it a try.

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  200. No, I haven’t… my mom had one that we used to pop popcorn in, but never used it as it should be used with pressure, that was back in the “it might explode” days! LOL

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  201. I have never used a pressure cooker but would love to learn how. My husband is a newly diagnosed diabetic and I’m trying to learn new things and ways to cook that are better for him.
    I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest also.
    Any recipes would be great if anyone would like to share with me.
    Thanks!

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  204. I have never used a pressure cooker, but sure have been eyeing them since I started eating sugar free, low carb — with a lot of recipes from you!

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  207. Yes, I used to use a pressure cooker…years ago. It always made me nervous, but LOVED the convenience. Would love to try the new electric one! Thank you for the give away! 🙂

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  211. I like your page on Facebook. I follow you on Pinterestt. I follow you in instagram and my username is camershon. I have never used a pressure cooker.

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  214. I would love to learn about using a pressure cooker, I know they are an amazing till in the kitchen. Thank you Sugar Free Mom I recently discovered you as we are making huge dietary changes in our life right now and I am excited to try your delicious looking recipes!

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  215. My mom had one of the old dangerous kind which scared me to death. I’ve never considered buying a new version.

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  216. No, I have not used a pressure cooker before, as I’ve always been afraid to try. However, I did not know that there was an electric one available. I use a crockpot all the time, so, I’m sure I could totally master the electric pressure cooker!!

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  217. I have never personally used a pressure cooker. I have wanted to but have always had safety concerns. My mother and grandmother both used them.

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  220. I have never used a pressure cooker because I never looked too much into it, until recently when my aunt made the purchase and she swears by it!

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  222. No I have never used one but watched my mother as a child. I would love to have one for cooking and for canning, I’ve only done water-bath canning before.

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  224. I had a Pressure Cooker when I was first married, about 50 some years ago. I loved it but my Husband did not!! He said everything tasted the same and soggy. Maybe I wasn’t using it properly. I would love to win this Instant Pop. I love that you are creating recipes for it. Thanks for all your hard work.

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  227. I am following you on Twitter.
    I am following you on Pinterest
    I am following you on Instagram
    I follow you on facebook

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  229. Follow you on Pinterest – and I am happy to do so. LOVE all of your recipes & ideas.

    Yes I do use a pressure cooker. Not electric and would love to have one. Mine is a older on that was given to me by my sister. She was afraid to use it. Well her loss my gain. As a wife/mom/grandma that works outside of the home as well as inside of the home I love my pressure cooker. When i forget to take something out of the freezer it is still not a problem to put together a wonderful hot meal for my family.

    I know that who ever wins they will be very happy. Good luck everyone. Thank you for doing this.

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  230. I’ve only used a pressure cooker for repairing dentures…Seriously! My brother lived in India for many years and swears by them…cooking a lot of lentils quickly. I am still scared of cooking in a pressure cooker.

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  232. I have a stove top pressure cooker and have used it for almost 40 years. Even my husband uses it if I’m not home! I would love to have this electric pressure cooker.

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  238. Yes, I have used a “pressure cooker” I own a couple of the old types. I have been looking at these new ones, just starting a new job, so if I do not win, I can buy one soon hopefully. I love pressure cookers.

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  241. I have used a pressure cooker before to prepare roasts, stews and to tenderize meats.

    Following on FB
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    Following on Periscope (micheles @sleepd_prived)
    Following on Twitter (micheles)

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  244. I have used a pressure cooker for years. Although now that I can meat yearly with a pressure canner, I use my pressure cooker much less. :~)

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  248. I used to use a pressure cooker a lot when I was younger and had children but have not used one or quite some time. I did not even know there were electric pressure cookers but would surely like to try one.

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  252. I’ve never used a pressure cooker before, but I would love to try it. I’ve seen them used on cooking shows but never invested in one.

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  255. My Mom always cooked corn on the cob in the pressure cooker when I was growing up! I don’t own a pressure cooker, but would love to work with one.

    I followed you on FB.
    I followed you on Pinterest
    I followed you on Instagram, (susanwkatz)

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  256. I have not used a pressure cooker in many years because the one I had died and I just never bought another.

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  263. I have a stove top type pressure cooker, love it for quick cook meals:) I am following you on Pinterest.

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  264. No, I’ve never used one but have always wanted to!! I think electric pressure cookers seem much less scary than traditional ones.

    I’m following you on instagram: _thefrenchpress

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  270. I liked you on fb and I have used the old fashioned pressure cooker on the stove. My mom used one all the time when we were growing up so I got one when I first got married over 40 years ago. Great way to cook fresh veggies quickly.

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  278. I personally do not own one but use to use one to can vegs with my Granny. I have liked your FB page and followed you on Pintrest (nhayes23). I really enjoy your recipes! Thanks for sharing and an opportunity to give the pressure cooing a try!

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    • Sorry I forgot to add why I never used one. I grew up in Hungary and we didn’t use one at home so it was something I wasn’t “missing” from my kitchen gadgets!

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  282. Yes. I use a pressure cooker for canning most of the time. But like making big pots of soup in it too. I followed you on FB. Hope I win the electric one pot !

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  286. I’ve been too scared to use a stove top pressure cooker what with the horror stories :). My Mom used it, and though I was instructed on its use, just too scared to. I would absolutely love this Instant Pot. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  287. Never used a pressure cooker since my grandmas plum pudding exploded when I was a teenager. It was a mess and scary.

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  290. I’ve never used a pressure cooker because of the dangers the old ones had! But now that I heard they have new electric ones I’m ready to get one!

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  295. I have never used one at home but did when I worked in a hospital kitchen during high school. I did manage a hand burn when not opening it properly. I have been thinking about getting an InstantPot with all the recipes appearing on blogs.

    I liked your Facebook page.

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  296. I have never used a pressure cooker because I’ve heard such horror stories about them, but I love making quick meals. I follow you everywhere!

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  297. I have not used a pressure cooker. My mother used one when I was a kid but as an adult I’ve never owned one and really never understood the advantages! But now I do and I want one!

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  305. I am only entering once since I’m sure you will be inundated with a huge amount of people entering your contest in hopes of being the lucky winner. Although, I’ve never used a pressure cooker before, I am in learning mode right now. This is because 2 months ago my daughter and I started our journey to eating healthy. We got rid of our microwave because it’s just too easy to heat up anything and eat. We now have to plan our meals and this has helped, we’ve lost 12 pounds all together. Yay! I truly believe this pressure cooker will aid us on our journey to, not only weight loss, but to a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for sharing your extra blessing with whomever wins your precious pressure cooker. God bless and good luck to everyone.

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  310. No, I haven’t used a pressure cooker. Already follow you on FB and now Pinterest. Love your recipes!

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  311. I follow you on FB. No I haven’t used a pressure cooker. I did however spend the weekend with a friend who uses the same one you are giving away and I am sold on their usefulness! I want to get one.

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  312. I have used a pressure cooker(years ago) canning vegetables and mets, but I have never used one otherwise. I am anxious/excited to try this!

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  314. I have used a pressure cooker to make hard boiled eggs and they were amazing! They peeled so easily! I also was amazed to cook spaghetti squash so quickly and then I pre-soaked and then cooked chick peas in the pressure cooker, which made homemade hummus so easy! I have been working my way up to trying meat. I have always wanted an Instant Pot.

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  315. I liked you on Facebook. Although it was a different email. If you need that email to check my name, you can email me for it. I don’t give it out online. 🙂

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  321. No, ma’am, I have never used a pressure cooker — and I’m closing in on old! They’ve always frightened me, but I’m intrigued by these new multi-purpose pots. Thanks for the contest!

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  322. I have never used a pressure cooker before. Would love to learn 🙂
    @centis1999- twitter
    melaniecentis- pinterest

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  323. My grandmother used a pressure cooker years and years ago, but I have never cooked with one. My favorite hobby is creative cooking, and I love to learn new ways to prepare food. It would be an exciting adventure to learn to cook with a pressure cooker. I’ll cross my fingers.

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  324. I have used a pressure cooker without any problems. My mom used hers a lot with just one problem:

    My mom had an old one that had a “bell weight” on the top to release the pressure. She had a pot of beans and ham going and the “bell” blew off and shot beans and ham into the air. Mom heard it blow and ran to the kitchen. Beans and ham were raining all over the ceiling and walls. Our collie dog Laddie was hiding under the kitchen table just watching. When it cooled down, Mom released the lid on the pot and found the ham bone without a piece of meat on it. Nothing else in the pot.

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  327. I have never used a pressure cooker because they scare me! Haha! But my mom has an instant pot now and loves it!

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  329. Our friends keep telling us to chuck our slow cooker and get a pressure cooker. Still have not made the jump. Perhaps winning won will push us over the edge to take the plunge!

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    • HI Debbie, You’ve won! I sent you an email but haven’t heard back from you. Please contact via email by midnight tonight or I need to pick a new winner.

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  332. Hi! I’ve always been intimidated by a pressure cooker, so sadly, I’ve never used one. Would love to try the instant pot!

    I liked your Facebook page. I follow you on Instagram, periscope and Pinterest. My username is bajerdy 🙂

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  337. I’ve owned two. The older version I used quite a lot till someone I know had hers explode on her. I purchased a new one. It has been in the basement for two years. I’ve recently become brave enough to make bone broth out of chicken feet in it. But, my behavior in the kitchen while in use is like a bomb is on the stove. I hope to become more comfortable with it. At, 65 years young….. I’m going to baby step my way in.

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  338. I have not used a pressure cooker (yet) because I’m deathly afraid it will explode and “take an eye out.
    ‘ (thought I’ve always wanted to try cooking in a pressure cooker)

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  343. I still use a pressure cooker, but I use it as my canner. I do not remember ever cooking food in one. I know my mama did.

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  355. I liked your facebook page. I followed you on pinterest. I also followed you on Instagram. My username is docdoubleb. I followed you on Twitter. My username is Amy Banner. I have used a pressure cooker, but I would love to have a new one with bells and whistles!!!

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  359. Not sure how I came across your site but I love it. I have tried various sugar-free recipes – some good some well they are not in the book anymore…

    As for Pressure Cookers no never used one but mom used to

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  360. No, I have never used a pressure cooker before. Never really knew what it was. Just heard of them fairly recently

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  362. I already follow you on IG, fb, and I follow-requested you today on Twitter. Your blog is one of my go-to recipe sites since getting away from sugar and trying to wean my family off of it too!
    I had an oooooooolddddd pressure cooker with the weight thing on top until my favorite jam recipe went really wrong and the fruit crusted all over the inside. That was about 14 years ago.
    My parents recently got the new electric style and they rave about it. I love the idea, so I’m excited about the giveaway!

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  364. No, I have never used a pressure cooker. Mainly, because I’m paranoid that I would be cleaning dinner off the walls after I got distracted by something. This sounds like it would be more up my alley. 🙂

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  365. I have not used a pressure cooker because I could not afford one, and most cookbooks and cooking shows do not have recipes or instructions on using them.

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  366. I remember my mother using one and I was fascinated a bit scared LOL! I haven’t used on myself as I was afraid to invest in one in case I didn’t like it. This Instant Pot looks great, and I would love to try it!

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  369. I have one of those older pressure cookers, the one you put on the stove with the rocker top that makes that shhhhh noise. I’m sort of paranoid about it, but so far no explosions.(Knock on wood) I suppose I will buy an electric one someday. Would love to win this model though!

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  370. Liked you Facebook, Following already on Instagram,(I’m iapplefan1 ) Following you on Twitter, and also on Pinterest. Thanks for the contest! =)

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  371. I’ve never used a pressure cooker. My Mom had one and only made one recipe with it. She kept me away and was afraid of using it herself, that fear combined with only making one recipe just made me have no desire to have one. I’ve been seeing more and more recipes, the new types that seem safer, and even the requirement for some canning recipes, has me intrigued and wanting to get one. Your giveaway has come at a perfect time! I’ve been looking at them and now the cost has been the only thing stopping me from getting one. Thank you for your generosity – not just the giveaway, but your recipes as well!

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  372. I’ve never used a pressure cooker. When I was living at home, my mother never owned one and now I’m in college and lived in a dorm this year. Get to have my own kitchen in an apartment next year!!! I follow you on Insta, Facebook, and twitter. My insta is abigailquarles

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  385. No, I haven’t used one before, but I’ve been anxious to try it! There are so many recipes and so much info online about it.

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  390. I have never used a pressure cooker because I am a little intimidated by the old version my grandmother had in the ’70’s. I have been researching these newer versions lately and am anxious to try one.

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  392. I have never used a pressure cooker before but I have been reading a lot about instant pots and now I would like to try one :). My great-grandmother used one quite a bit, but my mom never has so I never really learned to use one.

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  398. I’ve never used a pressure cooker before, but I am becoming intrigued. I guess all the ‘back in the day’ horror stories about pressure cooker mishaps may have freaked me out! Lol

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  399. I’ve never used a pressure cooker before, but I am becoming intrigued. I guess all the ‘back in the day’ horror stories about pressure cooker mishaps may have freaked me out! Lol

    I’m also following you on fb, Twitter, Instagram, periscope, and Pinterest (username lmw907).

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  400. I have never owned nor cooked with a pressure cooker. I have always been shy of them since I don’t know how to cook with them. I’ve just started venturing out of my comfort zone when it congress to cooking. This is one of the items I would love to add to my collection of cookingoption and feel comfortable using.

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  408. I would be very interested in cooking in an Instant Pot.
    I’ve done slower cookers and a pressure cooker in the past…..maybe it’s time to step into the
    future! 🙂

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  409. I have not used a pressure cooker before. I’m a little scared of them. I’ve heard horror stories from my mom about my grandmother’s pressure cooker exploding in the kitchen. I’m sure they have safety features today that prevent explosions, but I am still kind of nervous about the concept.

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  410. no I have not but would love to try. We spend our summers travelling in our bus and this pot would mean the difference of cooking in a hot bus to being outside enjoying the sun and view

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  411. Yes I have used a pressure cooker. I love the way it makes everything so moist & tender & cooks so fast. You can prepare your whole meal in it & not have to slave over a hot stove in the kitchen all day.

    I have never had an electric one & unfortunately my old fashioned one broke many years ago .

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  413. I like you on Facebook. I’ve never used one , i remember as a kid my mom used one that was scary i always felt like it’s going to explode.

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  415. Yes, I’ve owned a pressure cooker, but not for many many years. My memory is that it made me a lil nervous. Mostly have used a slow cooker in recent years. But I’ve actually been looking into the Instant Pot. Have heard great things about it. Liked you on Facebook and following on Pinterest.
    🙂

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  420. I have used a pressure cooker – but I have an electric stove, and they tend to be a bit more difficult on an electric stovetop than on gas.

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  422. Yes, I’ve used a pressure cooker. I have one for canning. I had an electric one years ago but it broke 🙁

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  426. As an adult, no, I’ve yet to cook in one.
    I do though have very fond memories from my youth though. My mother was a school bus driver, We shared summers together. I remember making bread & butter pickles, cabbage stuffed hot peppers and a ton of other things.
    Since our moms passing, I’ve been remembering all the things we did. I even said to my older sister, once my family moves down to Florida to be with her, I told her I would like to get a pressure cooker, not only to prepare meals but I’d like to “re-learn” canning. I’m hoping it’s like riding a bicycle, if not.. There’s always Google. ? I’ve been following you on all social media outlets(except Twitter but am now) for quite some time. As well as receiving emails..
    Hope you have a wonderful sugar free day! ?

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  427. I have used a pressure canner to can venison, but have not used a pressure cooker as I do not have one.

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  431. I have never used one before they just seemed difficult to work with. I would love to try the electric ones they seem safer more foolproof.

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  435. Never used a pressure cooker. I have a crockpot and that’s been my go to, but i’ve been hearing so many great things about the instapot.

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  437. I have never used a pressure cooker before. I have very limited funds to splurge on kitchen appliances . I don’t even own a toaster nor microwave lol

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  441. I used a pressure cooker many years ago, but though I loved the result, didn’t love using them! I would love to have the Instant Pot!

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  442. I’ve never used a pressure cooker before but I have always wanted to! I guess I just never got around to buying one!

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  443. I have never used a pressure cooker before because I thought they would be difficult to use. I am glad that they are actually pretty easy to use & am hoping for a chance to try one out.

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  448. I do have a pressure cooker! Like you, I was taught by my mom how to use! Haven’t used it for normal corned beef and cabbage for 5 years… It’s sooooo noisy!

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  449. I don’t have Instagram, Twitter, or Periscope, but I liked your Facebook page! Thanks for all you do to help us remain sugar free!!

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  450. I had one about 40 years ago (yes, I’m 70). I really don’t remember why I quit using it, but I know it made dinner easy. I just started Trim Healthy Mama and would love to try using one again

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  452. I have never used a pressure cooker. My mom always did. I’d be excited to try it. I’ve been doing a lot of different recipes lately. I liked you on Facebook and I’m following you on Pinterest. ?

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  453. Never used a pressure cooker, just never gotten the chance… but I’m so excited to try the instant pot!

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  461. Follow you on Pinterest and also on your website.
    My mother used a pressure cooker regularly…I would help but have not used one myself. Don’t own one.

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  462. I have *never* used a pressure cooker in my life but I always wanted to try after seeing them on cooking shows! I follow your email already and my birthday is coming 😉

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  469. I have never used a pressure cooker because I was petrified of them after hearing some horror stoires. I would love to have an Insta Pot though!!

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  470. LOVE YOUR RECIPES as a type 1 I am always excited to see what you have next Thanks! No I have never used a pressure cooker never really saw one used in my family or friends circle but would love to learn especially after hearing how quick and easy it can be. Great contest. Im as clueless to twitter and instagram as I am to pressure cookers sorry.

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  475. I have used the old style pressure cookers since I was 13 yrs old! As a Cuban we makes lots of beans in Pressure cookers and meat style dishes as well. By the grace of God, I have never had an incident with a pressure cooker and have taught my girls how to use them as well.
    Interesting how they made these now with all the safety features.
    Thank you for the give-a-way 😉

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  479. I’ve never used a pressure cooker. Would love to try it with my busy schedule it’s hard to get a meal together.

    Love the FB page. Liked it but don’t use the other social media. Hope that doesn’t hurt my chances to win?

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  480. I’ve used a pressure cooker for decades, and still remember my grandmother using one to cook green beans with a slab of bacon. Even though it was summer, hot and muggy, there’s nothing quite as comforting as the sound of that rocker!! I also use a pressure canner. LOVE THEM!!

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  487. I have never used a pressure cooker before. I have always wanted to but never had one so never had an opportunity. They seem really amazing and I am sure I would love it.
    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  489. “followed on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter @apexmom. I have never used a pressure cooker. The scare me.

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  490. I liked you no facebook –
    Follow you on Twitter & Pinterest & Instagram
    All done a while ago!

    And yes I have used a traditional pressure cooker – grew up with my Mom using one and now I have had one for over 15 years and use it most often in Winter, but I use it!

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  491. Yes, I’ve used a pressure cooker and I love it. I just haven’t used one in years and need better instruction on it.

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  497. I’ve never used a pressure cooker personally but my dad used one quite a lot. I remember, as a child, that it blew up once in the kitchen so I’d never stay in the kitchen when it was on. I’m glad no one got hurt. I’ve had my eye on the instant pot for a long time now. Thank you for this opportunity to win one!

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  498. Hi. I used one in culinary school, but could not personally afford one. I would love to have one since I cook for my disabled mother and this would come in very handy.
    Thank you.
    Candice Dozal

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