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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sylvia
Kent WA
USA
578 Posts

Posted - Jan 06 2017 :  3:27:24 PM  Show Profile
Has anyone use an Instant Pot to ferment yogurt? Does it get too hot and cook the probiotics we want to preserve? Any help here needed.

Sylvia
Kent, WA
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl

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Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2017 :  11:08:58 AM  Show Profile
Sylvia, I would think that it would be okay as a final resting place provided that your resting temperature is not too high (within the required degrees) to kill the live culture.

I use a simple yogurt maker - all it does is keep the final temperature constant. I love mine as it allows me to use mason jars.

Good luck!

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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl

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Marilyn
Oxford PA
USA
1138 Posts

Posted - Jan 11 2017 :  06:16:01 AM  Show Profile
I have always done mine in my dehydrator. I have heard people just leaving the light on in their electric oven overnight to incubate yogurt, as well. I think the thermostat setting on my dehydrator says 115 degrees for live cultures. Really doesn't take that much heat.

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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl

578 Posts

Sylvia
Kent WA
USA
578 Posts

Posted - Jan 11 2017 :  11:33:49 AM  Show Profile
Good plans. I've heard the Instant Pot has that low a temperature. I want to use my mason jars, too.

Sylvia
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl

899 Posts

Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts

Posted - Jan 12 2017 :  3:18:24 PM  Show Profile
Berveley, let us know how it turns out!

Carole
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl

4085 Posts

Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
4085 Posts

Posted - Jan 13 2017 :  02:23:39 AM  Show Profile
i have been having good luck putting my yogurt in a big jar and setting it in a cooler with hot tap water. our water heater is set at 120, works well. I set it up in the morning and by the time i get home it is done.

Farming in WI

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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl

4708 Posts

Dawn
Naperville Illinois
USA
4708 Posts

Posted - Jan 13 2017 :  04:48:04 AM  Show Profile
I got the Dash greek yogurt maker for Christmas and will be using it for the first time this week. Mine was recommended on America's Test Kitchen and I hope the results will be as good as they claim on ATK. Good luck with yours and let us know how it comes out.

Dawn in IL


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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl

310 Posts

Ally
Kalama Washington
310 Posts

Posted - Jan 14 2017 :  12:29:07 PM  Show Profile
I am interested in hearing more about this topic. My mom moved out and took her dehydrator before I even had a chance to try it out! I stopped making yogurt because it always came out runny! How did the Instant Pot work out?

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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl

4708 Posts

Dawn
Naperville Illinois
USA
4708 Posts

Posted - Jan 15 2017 :  04:51:44 AM  Show Profile
The Dash yogurt I made came out perfectly. The set has everything needed to make, strain, and store the yogurt. My Greek yogurt was nice and thick, just the way I like it. I agree with America's Test Kitchen recommendation, it is easy to use.

Have fun and best of luck with your yogurt making everyone!
Dawn in IL


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Haraldsdotter
Farmgirl at Heart

1 Posts

Desiree
Rochester NY
USA
1 Posts

Posted - Jan 26 2017 :  6:48:17 PM  Show Profile
I make yogurt in my instant pot all the time. I use my jelly jars for the milk and use the yogurt instructions that came with it. It works great and I usually make 4 of them for my weekly supply, and later mix in some strawberry jam for eating. I let the cycle run for 8-9 hours since I like my yogurt thick and a little tangy.

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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl

281 Posts

Peg
Chesapeake Virginia
USA
281 Posts

Posted - Mar 11 2017 :  10:01:30 AM  Show Profile
Yogurt Starter: http://www.theeasyhomestead.com/how-to-activate-yogurt-starter-culture/

Fool Proof Yogurt: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/08/foolproof-crockpot-greek-yogurt.html

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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl

174 Posts

Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts

Posted - Mar 14 2017 :  07:48:36 AM  Show Profile
I have a recipe that I use to make yogurt in my crockpot. It's easy and I don't have to take the temp of anything! If anyone wants it, let me know!

Christine

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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl

814 Posts

Bridgette
Southern Indiana
USA
814 Posts

Posted - Mar 14 2017 :  08:22:56 AM  Show Profile
I make yogurt in my Stanley Thermos. I been thinking about the InstaPot, but so far I have resisted. I am not sure we would use it much.

Bridge
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl

1022 Posts

Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts

Posted - Mar 14 2017 :  08:36:17 AM  Show Profile
Yes Christine, I would like the crockpot yogurt recipe!

Peg I will be checking your links out also.

Dawn, I am going to check out the American Test Kitchen recipe too!

Jana
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl

174 Posts

Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts

Posted - Mar 14 2017 :  08:45:21 AM  Show Profile
Hi, Jana! Do you want me to message it to you? OR-- I can see if I can find a link to the original post.

Christine

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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl

174 Posts

Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts

Posted - Mar 14 2017 :  09:17:10 AM  Show Profile
The link isn't there anymore...Here is what I do:

1. Pour 1/2 gallon of milk into a slow cooker
2. Cook on low for 2.5 hours to 180* (I never check...it ALWAYS comes out great)
3. Turn off the slow cooker and let it sit for another 3 hours, keeping the lid on the slow cooker (It cools to 110-115*)
4. Take 2 cups of the milk out and mix with 1/2 cup plain yogurt (I have used vanilla, too)
5. If you are thickening your yogurt, then add 1-2 cups of dried milk to the yogurt mixture now)
6. Combine the mixture with the milk in the slow cooker and whisk until smooth
7. Turn on the light in your oven
8. I wrap a beach towel around the crockpot and insert it into the over. DO NOT TURN ON YOUR OVEN!! The oven light will provide the warmth for your yogurt cultures
9. Leave in the over for 8-12 hours

Remove and add fruit, granola, etc or just eat it plain.
Don't forget to keep 1/2 cup aside from this completed mixture for next time!
I have also used this in recipes that call for yogurt

Hope this works for whomever tries it!

Christine

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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl

1022 Posts

Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts

Posted - Mar 14 2017 :  12:14:29 PM  Show Profile
Thank you Christine for the recipe!

Jana
#7110
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl

174 Posts

Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts

Posted - Mar 14 2017 :  7:00:34 PM  Show Profile
You're welcome, Jana!

Christine

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