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Brand | Instant Pot |
Capacity | 5.68 Liters |
Material | Stainless steel |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 12.2"D x 13.38"W x 12.48"H |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Wattage | 1000 watts |
Item Weight | 11.8 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Push Button |
About this item
- 7-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Pressure cook, slow cook, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan and food warmer.
- QUICK ONE-TOUCH COOKING: 13 customizable Smart Programs for pressure cooking ribs, soups, beans, rice, poultry, yogurt, desserts and more.
- COOK FAST OR SLOW: Pressure cook delicious one-pot meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods or slow cook your favorite traditional recipes – just like grandma used to make.
- QUICK AND EASY CLEAN UP: Finger-print resistant, stainless-steel sides and dishwasher-safe lid, inner pot, and accessories.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Includes over 10 safety features, plus overheat protection and safe-locking lid
- GREAT FOR GROWING FAMILIES: Cook for up to 6 people – perfect for growing families, or meal prepping and batch cooking for singles.
- VERSATILE INNER COOKING POT: We use food-grade stainless-steel, a tri-ply bottom for more even cooking and perfect for sautéing
- DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Includes the free Instant Brands Connect App, where you can find new recipes to create quick favorites and prepare delicious meals, available for iOS and Android.
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Easy to use, easy to clean, fast, versatile, and convenient, the Instant Pot® Duo™ is the one that started it all. It replaces 7 kitchen appliances: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker & warmer. With 13 built-in smart programs, cook your favorite dishes with the press of a button. The tri-ply, stainless steel inner pot offers quick, even heating performance. Redefine cooking and enjoy quick and easy meals anywhere, any time. The Instant Pot Duo offers the quality, convenience and versatility you’ve come to expect from Instant – discover amazing.
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Brand | Instant Pot |
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Capacity | 5.68 Liters |
Material | Stainless steel |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 12.2"D x 13.38"W x 12.48"H |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Wattage | 1000 watts |
Item Weight | 11.8 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Closure Type | Outer Lid, Inner Lid |
UPC | 810028585201 |
Item Weight | 11.8 pounds |
Manufacturer | Instant Pot |
ASIN | B00FLYWNYQ |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 112-0170-01 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #265 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #1 in Electric Pressure Cookers #2 in Rice Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 2, 2013 |
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Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use with simple controls and appreciate its quick cooking time, with one noting it takes just 4 minutes to cook Basmati rice. The appliance works well, with the sauté feature performing particularly well, and customers praise its versatility as a meal prep tool. They enjoy the results, making fantastic chicken and beef stew, while the stainless steel pot cleans easily.
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Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use, appreciating its minimal time and effort requirements, simple manual, and convenient controls.
"...The Hip Pressure Cooking blog and cookbook were very helpful in mastering this machine, and the cookbook has great recipes timed for both stovetop..." Read more
"...It’s easy to use, with clear settings and a safety-locking lid for peace of mind. This has become my go-to appliance for quick, delicious meals...." Read more
"...which basically is the same thing, only this method helps keep your math skills sharp!..." Read more
"...one you want, both because of the big handle, the fact that the handle telescopes, and, most importantly, you can use it with or without the little..." Read more
Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's cooking speed, noting it takes less time than a slow cooker and reduces cooking time significantly, with one customer mentioning it can cook Basmati rice in just 4 minutes.
"...Besides fast and delicious pressure cooking, the InstantPot has another benefit over a traditional slow cooker...." Read more
"...This has become my go-to appliance for quick, delicious meals. Highly recommend for busy families or anyone who loves convenient cooking!" Read more
"...it a starting time of day (which would be nice), but it does have a delay timer, which basically is the same thing, only this method helps keep your..." Read more
"...incredibly easy perfectly poached eggs in 2-3 minutes, and baked potatoes in 12 minutes...." Read more
Customers find that the pressure cooker works well, producing perfect results every time, particularly noting that the sauté feature performs excellently.
"...Instant Pot cooking, this book by J.L. Fields is considered the best book out there (it's pretty darned good!): [..." Read more
"...they turn out great and the keep warm feature keeps the food at the right temperature to serve and eat without needing to heat the food again...." Read more
"...It is a WEALTH of information, and wonderful people...." Read more
"...It was excellent. I did 6 minutes per pound + 2 minutes. I also cook chicken thighs for dinner about once a week, which I had never cooked before...." Read more
Customers find this pressure cooker to be an amazing appliance that performs better than a rice cooker and does a good job cooking meals, with one customer noting it's the best yogurt maker around.
"...Besides fast and delicious pressure cooking, the InstantPot has another benefit over a traditional slow cooker...." Read more
"...It’s incredibly versatile—I can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and even make yogurt, all in one pot...." Read more
"...When you are ready for your potatoes, they will be perfectly done and waiting for you, even if you have abandoned them for hours!..." Read more
"An Insta pot is an electric pressure cooker. People are worried about pressure cookers having safety issues but being an electric this sol set...." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use and appreciate its versatility, being able to prepare various dishes from soups and stews to rice and yogurt.
"...were very helpful in mastering this machine, and the cookbook has great recipes timed for both stovetop and electric pressure cookers...." Read more
"...purpose, and the trivet that comes with the set is really useful for pot-in-pot cooking, at which you may also want to try your hand...." Read more
"...It turns on and off automatically. It is very convenient for for cooking legumes and soups...." Read more
"...All the amazing recipes......lots of cheesecakes posted lately, and I can't wait to try that myself. That and flan...." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker to be a versatile kitchen appliance with brilliant features.
"The Instant Pot Duo has completely changed the way I cook! It’s incredibly versatile—I can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and even make..." Read more
"...of what traditional cooking requires, and the features of this machine are almost intimidating...." Read more
"...and the flat-bottomed steamer is very versatile...." Read more
"...I highly recommend the InstantPot community on fb. It is a WEALTH of information, and wonderful people...." Read more
Customers enjoy the taste of food cooked in this pressure cooker, particularly praising beef stew and complex flavors, with one customer noting that the sealed cooking environment retains flavors and nutrients.
"...Applesauce (several batches, ridiculously easy and delicious) Cheesecake (the absolute best I've ever made, believe it or not)..." Read more
"...This has become my go-to appliance for quick, delicious meals. Highly recommend for busy families or anyone who loves convenient cooking!" Read more
"...It not only tastes pretty darn good, but you get to save any of those nutrients that may have leaked out of the vegetables during the steaming..." Read more
"...the baked potatoes you know and love - they're great with butter, sour cream, etc.! This works with new potatoes, and regular potatoes!..." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to clean, particularly noting that the stainless steel pot cleans well.
"...Unless you scorch something (which has yet to happen to me) cleanup is shockingly simple...." Read more
"...First, it is almost impossible to mess up with this thing to a point of being dangerous, so if you're concerned about the exploding pressure cookers..." Read more
"...You'll be glad you did! I love that it's one pot to clean, and it actually fits in my sink and dishwasher, unlike my crockpot dish...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2014Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseI normally wait longer to review a product but I really love this thing. I've had it for a month and will update this review should I ever change my mind about the product due to customer service or longevity.
I've used a stovetop pressure cooker with mixed results. I could never seem to adjust the heat properly and always ended up with over- or under-cooked food. I also hated having to sit there and babysit the machine, adjusting the heat to keep the weight swaying. After (too much) research, I decided to buy this machine and I'm so happy with it - in fact, I regret waiting so long to make the purchase. And now here is my too-long review:
In the month since I've had it, I've used it multiple times a week making:
Dry beans (this took a lot of trial and error; feel free to reply if you want details on how I make perfect beans)
Short ribs braised in wine and port
Applesauce (several batches, ridiculously easy and delicious)
Cheesecake (the absolute best I've ever made, believe it or not)
Stew meat destined for a rice dish
Broccoli mac and cheese
Steamed white and sweet potatoes (whole)
Tomato soup
Apple ricotta cake
Whole "roasted" chicken (in less than 40 minutes start to finish)
Chicken broth
Chicken stew and dumplings
Roasted beet risotto
Butternut squash risotto with brown butter (risotto is amazing from this...6 minutes at high pressure)
Chicken makhani
Mexican shredded chicken
Cornbread
Pumpkin (to puree)
The only thing that was a fail was steamed broccoli. 3 minutes of pressure cooking on the steam setting resulted in overcooked, mushy broccoli. Next time I'll try one minute.
If you're worried about cleanup since the cooking pot is stainless and not nonstick, don't be. Unless you scorch something (which has yet to happen to me) cleanup is shockingly simple. I've never had to really scrub to get this thing clean.
Three things to note regarding pressure cooking in the Instant Pot:
1) Electric pressure cookers, including the Instant Pot, do not reach the same psi as a stovetop cooker. This means that you *may* need to add cooking time to a recipe designed for the traditional pressure cookers. However, I generally find that this isn't an issue and most of the recipes I use have adaptations for an electric cooker.
2) Cooking times are for pressure cooking only. Your food still needs to come to pressure, and depressurize. That means that a 6-minute risotto is probably more like 12-15 minutes total (5-8 minutes to pressurize, 6 minutes on high, 1 minute to quick release). Unsoaked dry pinto beans pressure cooked on high for 16 minutes actually take more like 45 - 5-8 minutes to come to pressure, 16 minutes of cooking time, then a full natural release which can take 20+ minutes). This is *hands-off* time though, so you can start a pot of beans and then do other things without stirring or adjusting heat.
3) This InstantPot comes with a trivet to keep foods raised off the base of the interior pot. If you plan to steam veggies, you'll also want to get a steamer basket (stainless steel or silicone). You may also want to buy a 7 inch springform pan if you want to make cheesecake in it (I also cooked the apple cake in this pan).
Besides fast and delicious pressure cooking, the InstantPot has another benefit over a traditional slow cooker. I was prepping a stew that I didn't intend to pressure cook but that I wanted to let simmer while we had errands to run (so the gas stovetop wasn't an option). I sauteed my veggies right in the instant pot, threw in the other ingredients, and then turned the machine to slow cook on high which gave me a good simmer and let us leave the house.
The "keep warm" setting is also great. After cooking tomato soup at pressure, I wanted to keep it at serving temperature until my husband got home. I could leave it unattended in the pressure cooker at the perfect temperature for over an hour, only stirring occasionally. Even the lowest setting on my stovetop would have scorched the soup for that length of time.
There is going to be a learning curve with this machine, but I'm not deducting stars for that - there is a learning curve with many appliances and kitchen tools. The Hip Pressure Cooking blog and cookbook were very helpful in mastering this machine, and the cookbook has great recipes timed for both stovetop and electric pressure cookers. Also check out the blog Pressure Cooking Today for Instant Pot specific recipes, including fabulous cheesecakes.
Tl;dr: I love my InstantPot and if it breaks one day after the warranty ends, I'll immediately buy another.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseThe Instant Pot Duo has completely changed the way I cook! It’s incredibly versatile—I can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and even make yogurt, all in one pot. Meals that used to take hours are now done in minutes, and everything comes out tender and flavorful. It’s easy to use, with clear settings and a safety-locking lid for peace of mind. This has become my go-to appliance for quick, delicious meals. Highly recommend for busy families or anyone who loves convenient cooking!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2015Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseFURTHER UPDATE - It's now August 2017 and I've had my IP for almost 2.5 years. I got Pork Chile Verde dialed in, using the recipe from Serious Eats. I add a diced fresh jalapeño and some lime juice after cooking to add brightness to the sauce. Perfection! And I tested out the slow cooker with Chow's Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. It took a mere 2 hours (adjusted to MORE, or high). I use 2 jalapeños in place of the harder-to-find habanero pepper and add 1 tablespoon chili powder. Also perfection. I'm still using my original gasket rings, one for savory foods, one for sweets and both are holding up fine. I've moved my slow cooker and rice cooker to the garage, because I just don't use them anymore. And like most long-time users, I never use the preset programs, because most recipes require a timing adjustment anyway. It's just easier to use the manual button for everything. If you're a fan of split pea soup, you've got to try Kenji's technique from Serious Eats. Saute ham and aromatics until softened, about 3-5 minutes, then add peas and liquid. Cook under pressure for 20 minutes and quick release the pressure. Stir and the peas melt into perfect smoothness. I know, it goes against the warnings, but it works. I've never had any issue with the pressure valve getting clogged or peas spewing out the valve. I used to make this with slow release, but Kenji's method is far superior and takes only 30 minutes, start to finish. Try it! I've also replaced my old favorite steamer basket for one with a handle, the Hartigo steamer basket. It's pricey, but copycats as low as $9.99 are now available. Most of them are probably just as good, search for Hartigo and read the reviews to make sure you're not getting a piece of junk.
FIRST UPDATE - 11 months later, I'm still loving my Instant Pot. This winter I've added my favorite soups to it's repertoire. Senate Bean soup (recipe from Saveur.com) is the best bean soup ever, with only 12 minutes under pressure. For the two of us, I skip the ham hocks and buy a chunk of ham from the deli counter at the supermarket that I cut into half-inch pieces. I replace half the cooking water with low-sodium chicken broth for deeper flavor. Split pea soup is also the easiest ever, cooking in just 10 minutes. I use chicken broth and diced ham in it, too, unless it's January, when I toss in the bone from our Christmas ham. When I don't have any ham at all, I bring out my secret weapons, ham soup base and liquid smoke. All the same flavors, less money! For the holidays I made a pumpkin cheesecake that was sheer heaven. I even made that Bolognese sauce I was planning in my original review and my dude and DIL declared it the best they'd ever tasted. She's bonkers for my refried beans, too.
I routinely use it to make mashed potatoes for two or a crowd. I made them for 11 people at Thanksgiving and for just the two of us last week. I use my steamer basket to hold them. I bought this RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel 3 Quart Wide Rim Mesh Basket and had my guy remove the handles. Perfect fit! Best thing? Because they sit above the liquid, they absorb less water, which means they taste a lot more like potatoes. Doesn't matter whether I'm cooking 1 potato or 9, it takes 8 minutes and a quick release. On turkey day we riced them right into the liner pot, added half and half, butter and set it to keep warm while we finished up with gravy and getting things out to the table. Baby yukon or red potatoes, cooked whole with skins on, are cooked the same way and are so much better than boiled. Tossed with butter, salt and pepper, they're one of the easiest sides ever. For them I use this Stainless Steel Steaming Steamer Rack 8.5 Inch Diameter, which is great for things that won't fit in the basket. Best of all, I store both of them right in the Instant Pot along with rack that came with it. A good thing, too, because I've about run out of storage space in my kitchen. Fortunately, I use my IP often enough that it pays to keep it on the counter. My stand mixer, used maybe once a month, has been relegated to a cabinet.
The next thing I want to conquer is Chile Verde for two. I plan to use boneless country-style pork ribs as a smaller cut alternative to pork butt. I'm still trying to find the perfect recipe that I can adapt to the IP. I continue to be amazed at the things I can cook in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. The convenience, time savings and above all, the taste, keeps me on the lookout for new things to make in it. In fact, every time I read a recipe for a braise of any kind, I mentally begin to rewrite it to work in my IP. Full disclosure, I still haven't used the slow cooker function, because cooking under pressure produces better food than my slow cookers ever have.
ORIGINAL REVIEW - I've had my IP for 3 months. In that time I've used it to make ribs, steel cut oats, my very first ever baked cheesecake (no cracking!), pulled pork (BBQ and Mexican), chile Colorado (wondrous), risotto (yes I did) and beef tips in gravy (so good). That's not all I've made in it, but it's a small sampling.
Other reviewers have gone into great detail about it's features and functions. I'm more into telling you how it fits into my lifestyle. I'm an early retiree, living in Tampa, FL with my husband. Our son, DIL and their 4 young wolves live on the next block and we're often together on the weekends and even some weeknights. I'm a fairly accomplished home cook and cook most things from scratch because they taste better and take only a little longer. I'm all about making the process easier, faster and better. I also HATE standing over a hot stove for a long time. My Instant Pot works well, whether cooking for 2 as I usually do, or feeding the entire wolf pack (that's 8 of us when we're all together).
I don't like to use my oven unless absolutely necessary. By far my most used appliance is my Breville Smart Oven (the big one). It keeps my kitchen much cooler year 'round. I consider slow cookers too hot to use indoors in summer, as running on low all day my kitchen still gets warm, even with a ceiling fan. My Instant Pot is a slow cooker, too, and it doesn't heat up my kitchen at all. It's just better insulated, but I've found that meals are so good under pressure that there's no need to use the slow cooker function. I keep meaning to, but speed always seems to prevail. I love that I can make roasts and other long-cooking things that we used to reserve for cooler months.
One of my concerns was the ability to cook smaller cuts of meat and smaller volumes of other foods than the recipes indicate. I was assured by my friends at Chowhound.com that this was simple. For meats, I just buy a smaller cut from the same area of the cow or pig. Instead of a pork butt, I use blade steak or boneless country ribs. For chuck roast, I use chuck steak or boneless beef ribs. These things all cook in about 35 minutes.
This being my first pressure cooker, I had no idea how to use one, and specifically, I'm pretty clueless about cooking times because they're all over the charts, with many cookbooks (I'm looking at you, Great Big Pressure Cooker Cookbook with your 10 minute risotto) being no help at all. Or others which suggest we Increase the stovetop time by 30% for every recipe? Who thought that was the right way to go? My best results have come from the recipes on Serious Eats and Barbara Schieving's website, Pressurecookingtoday.com, using the timing charts on the IP website or hippressurecooking.com. Note that Barbara often lists much longer times for roasts than needed.
All the things I've made in it? Chile Colorado. I served it cubed the first night, then shredded the leftovers for burritos. Meyer Lemon Cheesecake, Creamy Parmesan Risotto, Lime Cilantro Rice, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Weeknight Pot Roast & Potatoes, White Rice (much faster than my rice cooker), Steel Cut Oats, Beef Tips, Pork Carnitas, Refried beans. I like to keep those on hand. I soak pintos overnight in the IP's pot, cook them with a quartered onion and mash them with butter or bacon grease, cumin and chili powder, right in the pot after reserving the liquid. They cost half as much as buying canned beans and taste worlds better. Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender in 30 minutes. It was easy to make a double batch for the wolfpack, chill them overnight and finish on the grill next day. Next week I'm making the classic Bolognese from the ATK book which is only one ingredient away from Marcella Hazan's famous all-day version of the sauce. Total time, 90 minutes instead of 4 hours.
Best things about the Instant Pot, aside from how it makes food taste? It's effortless. Really, push Start and walk away. And the steel inner pot is wonderful. Most things I've made begin with the Sauté setting before going under pressure. We get superior browning before deglazing the pan with liquid. Although the silicone gasket now reeks of chili it hasn't affected anything else. If anyone knows how to remove the smell from it, let me know. Silicone is stubborn that way. I have a 2nd gasket that I use for oatmeal, rice and cheesecake. The gasket is easy to remove and replace. The steel pot goes into the dishwasher. I'm considering getting a nonstick pot for rice and oats. This handy appliance has transformed my summertime cooking, allowing me to break away from our usual salads and grilled chicken rut. Can't wait to see what it does for stews and chilis in winter.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseAn Insta pot is an electric pressure cooker. People are worried about pressure cookers having safety issues but being an electric this sol set. It turns on and off automatically. It is very convenient for for cooking legumes and soups. It takes some time to reach pressure and then cool down afterwards although you could let the pressure out yourself. But for example, lentil soup takes about 12 minutes under pressure so maybe 40 minutes in total. I also use it for chicken soup about 12 minutes and vegetable soup about four or five minutes under their pressure.
It has some other uses, but I do not use it for anything else.
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- bhupesh markamReviewed in India on November 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Product!
Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseThis premium product is just amazing. This will save your time and energy, just put all the ingredients in instant pot and set it and forget it, your delicious food will be ready. What does one need than this when it comes to cooking? I am very happy that I bought this product. You can cook almost everything. Mostly I cook daal, chaval, and sabji at a time using Pot-in-Pot Method and your delicious food will be ready within 20 minutes without any effort. Delay start feature is a boon: when I leave home for my work I use this feature and your food will be ready when you come back. Don’t worry your food will be hot all the time by using keep warm feature( a default feature). This is very easy to use and a value for money product. Design is very compact.
The only disadvantage I found so far is it doesn’t restart time delay function after a power cut. The only regret I have is why didn’t I buy it earlier 😅. I would recommend everyone to buy this product if you are thinking about fast cooking, slow cooking, pressure cooker, sauté, steaming , cooking daal chaval sabji at a time(PIP Method), set and forget feature without any intervention, delay start, saving your time, prepping meals, etc. Thank you for reading!
bhupesh markamOutstanding Product!
Reviewed in India on November 29, 2024
The only disadvantage I found so far is it doesn’t restart time delay function after a power cut. The only regret I have is why didn’t I buy it earlier 😅. I would recommend everyone to buy this product if you are thinking about fast cooking, slow cooking, pressure cooker, sauté, steaming , cooking daal chaval sabji at a time(PIP Method), set and forget feature without any intervention, delay start, saving your time, prepping meals, etc. Thank you for reading!
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ANGELICA CHAIDEZReviewed in Mexico on December 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encantó!!!
Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseNunca la había usado y es mega fácil. La compré a precio de buen fin y la calidad es fenomenal. Es muy segura, solo tienes que buscar videos o el manual de usuario. Hacer comida en media hora es lo mejor 😋 te puedes ahorrar muchísimo tiempo en la cocina.
- DeeDeeReviewed in Canada on November 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally decided to buy an InstantPot!
Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseWe bought this unit a few months ago, only reviewing now after having used it several times.
We've been wanting to buy one for the longest time but with the regular prices where they are at, wasn't high on the priority list. And then, one of those near half-price time limited deal sales popped up and we decided to order it. We're very glad we did!
At the time a newer model was listed, however the newer model is "all black" design style, and we really like the look of the two-tone black & stainless steel finish. Most of our kitchen appliances & countertop appliances are in the Black & Stainless steel color theme so it nicely matches everything else in the kitchen.
Since having bought it, we've used it several times already, and a variety of foods cooked in it. We are very impressed, and wish we would have bought it long ago. (we ended up buying an airfryer cheat sheet). We are very impressed with the quality of food and short cook times cooking with a pressure cooker.
We love the versatility of this cooking appliance the range of foods we can cook in it. There's no shortage of recipes for the InstaPot brand of pressure cookers, and InstaPot is pretty much the defacto brand that everybody has and uses, so there's no guesswork on converting over to a 'similar brand' pressure cooker.
Versatility: 7-in-1 becomes +10-in-one with accessories!
We're also impressed by the number of additional accessories available in both official InstaPot brand, as well as third party off-brands that will further widen the versatility of cooking foods in this unit. For example there are glass lids so you can convert it into a true slow-cooker device, theres non-stick coating inner pots, replacement/additional stainless steel inner pots (allows you to quickly re-use the InstaPot for cooking another food/meal type) strainer and steamer basket inserts, and a variety of other utility inserts & accessories.
For example, we tried a pork roast. Normally in the slow cooker we'd let it run on low for most of the day to be ready by suppertime. With the InstaPot, on high pressure mode, ready within the hour!
For People who may already have a slow cooker, debating on buying an InstaPot or have neither and debating which to buy:
Both the InstaPot and our digital CrockPot brand slow cooker are the same capacity, however both units have their trade-offs.
- The slow cooker allows a larger sized roast as the inner pot is oval shaped lengthwise, whereas the InstaPot is round but taller.
- With the pork roast for instance, InstaPot we had to cut it in half and either cook it in 2 batches or freeze the other half to cook next time vs slow cooking the whole roast and freezing half of it for later.
- And of course is the difference in cooking times. InstaPot 1-2 hours High Pressure mode, vs 4-8 hours (High or Low modes on the CrockPot)
IF you have the budget and/or cupboard / available countertop storage space, there's no harm in having both, you'll have the best of both worlds. Alternatively, if storage space is at a limited premium, you could simply choose the InstaPot and pickup / order a couple InstaPot accessories like the Glass cooking lid, or any of the many accessories at any point later as needed.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting a healthy and time-saver countertop cooking appliance!
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ELIZABETH MAYA NAJERAReviewed in Mexico on March 3, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente compra
Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchasela mejor compra del año, cocina super rápido, me siento super segura, es fácil de usar, en fin la amé!
- SasikalaReviewed in India on January 14, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Best purchase, Highly recommended
Size: 6 QuartsVerified PurchaseThanks to amazon for making instant pot easily available with Indian port ready to use. My best purchase for kitchen appliances. Must have item in every kitchen. I like it because of its versatility. We can do many things with this appliance like steam, pressure cook, ferment, saute, slow cook and many more. 6QT is big enough for family of 4 to 6. Every time food turns out good and tasty. It just takes few trials to know the cooking time and mode according to our preference. We can do almost everything except deepfry. Cleaning is very easy because of detachable valves of lid and stainless steel inner pot. Over all best product. Highly recommend to ease cooking.