Instant Pot Polenta

Featuring the Pot-in-Pot method in addition to that using a single pot

Recipe Credit: Amy + Jacky for Instant Pot https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-polenta/

(Italian, cornmeal)

Yield: 6 servings
Total Time:40 min

Ingredients

Method 1: Single Pot Direct 1 tsp fine grained salt
4 to 4 ½ C water (or unsalted chicken stock)
1 C coarsly ground polenta

Method 2: Pot-in-Pot using 3-quart Inner Pot
1 tsp fine grained salt
4 to 4 ½ C water (or unsalted chicken stock)
1 C coarsly ground polenta
2 C water for outer pot

Both Methods:
2.5 Tbsp unsalted butter
Optional: ½ to 1 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese





Instructions

Method 1: Single Pot Direct

1. Place salt, liquid, then cornmeal into pot liner. Do not mix!
2. Pressure cook at High Pressure 10 min., Natural Release for 15 min. After 15 min, release remaining pressure and remove lid.

Method 2: Pot-in-Pot using 3-quart Inner Pot
1. Place salt, cornmeal, then liquid to 3-quart pot liner.
2. Add 2 C water and low-profile trivet to larger pot. Then place smaller 3-qt inner pot on the trivet. Close lid of larger pot and seal.
3. Pressure cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes. Release pressure after 15 min, and remove lid.

Both Methods
4. Add butter then mix polenta with whisk until it is your desired consistency.
5. Option: Mix in Parmesan cheese
6. Check seasoning and salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

See the Web site for additional information. https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-polenta/