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Posted 4/1/2017 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
I'm trying to make my very first batch of homemade yogurt (probiotics).

I am using an instantpot and it cultured overnight for 8 hours but the mix is still very runny.

Anyone here a Yogurt expert? smile

I could use some suggestions. right now I am setting it up again for another 6 hours to see if that helps.
Posted 4/1/2017 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I"m not a yogurt expert, but I have made it quite a bit.

The instantpot - that's a pressure cooker, right? You aren't using the pressure cooking part of it, right?

Are you using an 'starter powder' or just the cultures?

This is the best site for trouble shooting and basic information - I've already gone to the yogurt section here with this link: www.culturesforhealth.com/learn/category/yogurt/.

It may have been the temp was off, or even that the humidity was higher than usual. Once it's to at least the thickness of 'regular' yogurt, you can strain it through very fine cheesecloth to make it as thick as you wish.
Posted 4/1/2017 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
www.homemademommy.net/2016/02/how-to-make-homemade-yogurt-instant-pot.html

I friend of mine makes here in the Instant Pot. She says it is easy. I have not tried it. I wrote her and she sent me this link for you.
Posted 4/1/2017 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Peteza, yes that is the same pot. I am using the starter powder and following the same steps.

my only issue was the thermometer I ordered was broken so I eyeballed the temp, it was luke warm to the touch.

I can only assume the culture died from overtemp, but somehow I doubt 'warm' milk would kill it.
Posted 4/2/2017 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
I LOVE my InstantPot! I make hard boiled eggs and yogurt every week. Temperature is key for yogurt. I boil till it is 180 degrees F. Let it cool till 110 -115 degrees F, then add the culture (I add a tbsp from a previous batch.)

If it was too cool it may not have been able to grow and too hot, it would have killed it. If that didn't take care of the problem, then the culture itself may be on the outs.

Keep trying. It is worth it and so easy once you get it down. I love that it tastes great, you can control the tartness, and I don't have to add sugar (sometimes fruit if I crave it)
Posted 4/2/2017 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
thanks OptimisTick! yes I love the Pot. Ordered a new thermometer and will try again next week. you are right, if it's done at the correct temps and fails, I could have a bad batch of starter bacteria.
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