Ingredients
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1 cup water
5 medium russet potatoes*
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water into your 6-quart Instant Pot, then place the metal trivet in the bottom.
- Grab your potatoes and pierce each one a few times with a fork. Place them on top of the trivet, you can stack them if needed, just don’t pack them in too tightly.
- Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting. Cook on HIGH pressure for 14 minutes (add a minute or two for extra-large potatoes).
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally, this takes about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your machine.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open, fluff the insides with a fork, and load them up with butter, salt, and pepper, or whatever toppings your heart desires!
Equipment
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A medium potato weighs around 5.3 ounces, roughly the same size as your average computer mouse.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American