Make Yogurt in an InstaPot
Make Yogurt in an InstaPot
Make Yogurt in an InstaPot
For the most part, I would say I am not a yogurt eater…until I learned to make yogurt in an Instapot! Yogurt tastes so much better when made at home and definitely easier in the InstaPot!
Although the milk in the yogurt itself is technically not raw (maximum nutrition in natural form), the probiotic in the culture or the added yogurt will bring back the enzymes for digestibility. Raw milk in itself, has so many healthy properties that could technically be cooked out in this recipe. Just some thoughts to keep in mind, especially if you have any dairy issues. Raw milk, before any processing, contains all of the nutrients needed for the body to absorb properly for most. I would encourage those who have dairy concerns to try raw milk before writing it off completely. For more thoughts on this topic and many others, please see WestonPrice.org.
Now, there are a LOT of great articles out there that talk about keeping a “mother” yogurt culture to keep the yogurt pure. This method assures that it is all yours and then you will never have to purchase a culture. These articles are true, and should you decide to make yogurt often, you’ll want to consider keeping a “mother” around. Until then, You may purchase culture for your first batches of yogurt here.
This blog is meant to be an easy way to start to make your own yogurt. Especially if you want to control the ingredients (as I do). To learn more about the process of keeping a mother culture around, go here.
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Let’s make some yogurt! Here is what you need:
Ingredients
- a quart of raw milk
- 1/8 – 1/4 cup plain yogurt or yogurt starter culture (get one here)
Instructions
- Pour a half gallon of milk into the Instant Pot, and press the “yogurt” button and continue to push until it says “boil”. Whisking relatively often, allow the milk to rise to 180 degrees. The thermometer I use, is pictured below. (Another option, here).
- Allow the instapot to finish the boil cycle. If the milk hasn’t reached the 180 degrees, you can removed the metal insert of the pot and put it on a burner. You’ll have to watch it though, it heats super quick.
- Allow the milk to cool back down to a temp between 100 to 115 degrees.
- Stir in 1/8 cup of plain yogurt, either from a previous batch or a rich probiotic organic yogurt such this. Aternatively, start with a starter culture.
- When cool temperature has been reached, push yogurt setting again, this time push until it gives you the option to set it for hours. Recommended time for yogurt is anywhere between 8-24 hours on the yogurt setting. My preferred time is 14 hours.
- When the timer goes off the yogurt is ready!
- Stir and transfer to a storage jar and refrigerate. There might be a little bit of a skin on top of the yogurt but it is perfectly fine to stir in and eat! Store in glass jars and keep in the fridge for several weeks.
I use a simple thermometer to check for both temperatures.
Although hard to see on this pic, the word “boil” will appear on display when pushing the yogurt button more than once.
Texture may be a little different than you usually buy in the store. It all depends on the length of time or amount of yogurt you start with.
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Sour Cream Culture (another awesome way to use cow’s milk)
A great resource for leaning all other aspects of homestead living!
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For the most part, I would say I am not a yogurt eater...until I learned to make yogurt in an Instapot!
Ingredients
Ingredients
a quart of raw milk
1/8 - 1/4 cup plain yogurt or yogurt starter culture
Choice of toppings:
berries
maple syrup or elderberry syrup
vanilla
nuts or seeds
Instructions
1. Pour a half gallon of milk into the Instant Pot, and press the "yogurt" button and continue to push until it says "boil". Whisking relatively often, allow the milk to rise to 180 degrees.
2. Allow the instapot to finish the boil cycle. If the milk hasn't reached the 180 degrees, you can removed the metal insert of the pot and put it on a burner. You'll have to watch it though, it heats super quick.
3. Allow the milk to cool back down to a temp between 100 to 115 degrees.
4. Stir in 1/8 cup of plain yogurt, either from a previous batch or a rich probiotic organic yogurt such this. Aternatively, start with a starter culture.
5. When cool temperature has been reached, push yogurt setting again, this time push until it gives you the option to set it for hours. Recommended time for yogurt is anywhere between 8-24 hours on the yogurt setting. My preferred time is 14 hours.
6. When the timer goes off the yogurt is ready!
7. Stir and transfer to a storage jar and refrigerate. There might be a little bit of a skin on top of the yogurt but it is perfectly fine to stir in and eat!
Prep time: 1
Cook time: 14
Total time: 15
Servings: 8
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Meal type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sidedish, Appetizer, Fermented
Special Equipment needed: InstaPot