Four Wins for the Win

Since returning home from Texas and after listening to rave reviews from my sister on Instant Pot Yogurt, I decided to finally give it a try.

My sister has been making her own IP Yogurt for some time and says she prefers the flavour and texture to store bought.

I’ve now made my second batch and to say I’m impressed is an understatement.

From one gallon of skim milk, I get 10 cups of Greek Yogurt (the container with the red lid contains 2 cups). It’s fat free and preservative free, and has the creamy consistency of Fage.

In addition, I’m saving the whey (in the jar on the left) from straining, to add to smoothies, soups, and baking.

Not only is the taste and texture better than store bought:

>The gallon (4 litre) jug of milk I use costs on average $6.50 Cdn ($4.72 USD)

>The 10 cups (2500 mls) of Greek Yogurt that the recipe makes would cost, on average around $21 CDN ($15 USD)

So, considering the no preservatives, the usefulness of the whey, the price point, and the better texture and flavour, the lengthy process is a win, win, win,win.

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7 responses to “Four Wins for the Win”

  1. Lana Avatar

    So happy you found a new and healthy pursuit!

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    1. Terry Avatar

      Thanks, Lana! I’m always happy to find new things to keep me busy and entertained, and if it’s also a healthy practice, I can’t lose, right?

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  2. explorenewness Avatar

    Total win! I’ve been thinking of trying that too. I made yogurt on the stove once, but I’ll have to look up instructions how to do it in a pressure cooker. It’s probably a bit less involved (hopefully). :o)

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    1. Terry Avatar

      It’s a long process, Lenore but not having to stand over it constantly makes a huge difference. Have a great day!

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  3. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

    My fridge full of store bought yogurt suddenly feels inadequate! It’s so good to make your own anything with all the contaminants in our food supply.

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    1. Terry Avatar

      I have to be careful because I have preservative allergies, but aside from that, it’s likely best for anyone to avoid chemical preservatives as much as possible. It’s always nice when we find a way with even one thing, Elena. I eat a lot of yogurt, so this works out in every way for me. Have a great day!

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      1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

        Thank you, Terry-you too!☀️

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