The old standby substitute for a trivet is the the metal lid of a large jar, but suitable substitutes can include stainless steel cookie cutters, a screen from the food mill, an upside down ceramic or stainless steel bowl, a steamer basket, and even a real trivet that is just the right size can go from the table and …
Moreover, can I use foil instead of trivet in Instant Pot?
You can use anything that is metal or heat resistant that fits in the pressure cooker and provides support for whatever it is you are cooking. You can even use a scrunched-up piece of tin foil as a trivet.
In this way, how do you make a trivet?
Is the Instant Pot trivet necessary?
Cheesecakes & Other Baking Needs
Nobody – that’s who. While the springform pan is the most vital accessory for making the perfect dessert slice, a trivet is necessary for getting the right texture. Unlike the oven method, you need water to cook anything in the Instant Pot. This is how it comes to pressure.
What can I use as a pressure cooker trivet?
Egg Steamer Rack
The lower rack can also be used as an ordinary trivet. The silicone handles make this trivet particularly attractive because they allow for easy removal since they cool down quickly. You do need to watch out for steam from the inner pot!
What is a silicone trivet used for?
A flexible silicone trivet can be used as a pot holder, just like a cloth pot holder would be. Hold it like a taco (mmmm, tacos), with the hot pot handle in the crook of the folded trivet. Be careful still, just as you would when using any pot holder, to make sure you have a good grip before you lift the pot.