Nourishing Pot™ FAQ: User Tips, Shortcuts & Cooking Guidance

1. Do I need liquid to cook in the NourishingPot™?

Yes. All cooking requires liquid (water, broth, or other clear liquids). Never cook dry, as insufficient liquid canburn food and damage the clay pot. For detailed guidance, see our recommended cooking chart in the manual.

2. What’s the minimum cooking volume?

Use at least¼ of the pot with liquid for most recipes (about 1.5 QT), except for rice and brown rice.

3. Can I brown meat or sauté in the NourishingPot™?

No. The NourishingPot™ is designed forgentle, liquid-based cooking only. For browning or sautéing, use a stovetop pan or oven before adding ingredients to the pot.

4. Do I need to season the pot before first use?

No. For first-time use:

• Clean with mild soap or baking soda.
  

• Optionally, boil half a pot of water for 1 hour to sterilize.
  

• Tip: During your first few cooking sessions, check donenesshalfway through the cooking cycle. This helps you understand how the NourishingPot™ cooks and allows you to adjust time or liquid for future recipes.
  

5. How do I cook rice in the NourishingPot™?

White rice: 2–5 cups
Brown rice: 1–5 cups
Quinoa: Use theRice setting with 1.5–2 cups water per cup of quinoa

Tips for rice:

• Use the same rice measuring cup for rice and water
  

• Rinse rice before cooking
  

• White rice ratios:
  

• Short/medium grain: 1 cup water per 1 cup rice
  

• Long grain or jasmine: 1¼ cups water per 1 cup rice
  

• Basmati: 1½ cups water per 1 cup rice
  

• Brown rice ratios:
  

• Short grain: 1½ cups water per 1 cup rice
  

• Long grain: 1¾–2 cups water per 1 cup rice
  

Note:  Rice cooking time is automatic depending on rice amount and water. Avoid excessive water for best results.

6. How do I cook oatmeal?

• Use the same rice measuring cup for oats and water

• Steel-cut oats: 3–4 cups liquid per 1 cup oats, cook30 minutes
  

• Instant-cut oats: Same ratio, cook15 minutes
  

7. How to prevent drying out or overcooking

Do not useKeep Warm for more than3 hours when cooking rice, brown rice, one-pot meals, or oatmeal, unless keepinglarge-batch soups or broths warm.

8. Can I use traditional slow cooker recipes?

Yes! ChooseSlow Cook orStew/Soup:

• Stew/Soup: Up to 2 hours for most vegetables, grains, and proteins
  

• Slow Cook: Combines High and Low settings for4–6 or 8 hours
  

Tip:  Slow Cook starts on High to heat quickly, then drops to Low for gentle finishing — ideal for maintaining nutrients, texture, and taste.

9. How long does the NourishingPot™ cook chicken?

• Whole chicken (up to 6 lbs): 1–1.5 hours on Stew/Soup with 2 cups liquid; full pot chicken soup: 2–3 hours
  

• Boneless chicken/breasts (2 lb): 20–30 minutes with 1 cup liquid
  

• Drumsticks/wings: 40–60 minutes with 2 cups liquid
  

Tip: Larger 6.5 QT capacity allows cooking more ingredients; adjust water to cover food for even simmering.

10. How long does it take to cook a roast?

1.5–3 hours depending on size. Add at least 1 cup of liquid for proper cooking.

11. How long should I cook bone broth?

• Chicken soup/broth: 2–3 hours on Stew/Soup
  

• Beef bone broth: 4–5 hours on Soup
  

• Bone Broth setting: Up to 24 hours
  

Optional: Let broth rest onWarm for additional hours.

12. How long to cook beans?

• Soaked beans: 3:1 liquid ratio for 1–1.5 hours on Stew, or 4:1 for 2 hours on Soup
  

• Dry beans: 6:1 liquid ratio, cook 2–3 hours on Soup

13. What mode should I choose for small amounts of food?

Use Stew/Soup. Ensureminimum cooking volume of ¼ of the pot (~1.5 QT) with liquid.

14. Additional Cooking Tips

• Always use adequate liquid to protect the clay
  

• Adjust water proportionally for larger batches
  

• Use the same measuring cup for liquids and grains
  

• Rinse grains before cooking
  

🍲 NourishingPot™ Quick Cooking Reference

Tips & Shortcuts:

• Always ensureenough liquid to cover ingredients
  

• Avoid usingKeep Warm for more than 3 hours with rice, oats, or one-pot meals
  

• For first-time cooking,check halfway through to learn timing and adjust liquid if needed

• Layer liquid under grains or meat for even cooking