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About 6 months ago, I started seeing people posting all over Instagram and Facebook about their Instant Pots®.
I paid no attention at first, but then one day I realized I really needed a new slow cooker and a new pressure cooker. But quite honestly, I did not feel like buying two new bulky kitchen tools that I then have to store in a kitchen that is already overflowing.
I randomly remembered the name Instant Pot® and decided to check them out. And boy, am I glad I did!
The Instant Pot® is super cool in that it is a seven-in-one appliance that can replace your:
- Pressure cooker
- Slow cooker
- Rice cooker/porridge maker
- Sauté/browning pan
- Steamer
- Yogurt maker
- Stockpot warmer
One appliance to rule the world … or at least replace a bunch of other kitchen appliances.
After researching the product and reading reviews from fellow bloggers, I decided that I wanted to give it a whirl. Instant Pot then offered to send me a unit to test out in my kitchen. I was under no obligation to post a review and received no monetary compensation for this post. All views shared here are my own.
What is an Instant Pot®?
Instant Pot is a programmable pressure cooker designed with the specific objectives of being:
- Safe
- Convenient
- Dependable
This one appliance helps you speed up your cook time AND use up to 70% less energy. Instant Pot is manufactured by the No.1 electric pressure cooker factory which has produced over 50 million units already in household use worldwide. The benefits of Instant Pot can be summarized in five aspects. According to the Instant Pot site:
- Convenient: 12 turn-key function keys for the most common cooking tasks. Planning the meal with delayed cooking up to 24 hours, reducing cooking time by up to 70%. Read about the convenience of electric pressure cooker …
- Cooking healthy, nutritious and tasty meals: smart programming for delicious healthy food, consistent every time.Read more on making healthy meals with electric pressure cooker …
- Clean & Pleasant: absolutely quiet, no steam, no smell, no spills, no excessive heat in the kitchen. 6-in-1 capability reduces clutter in the kitchen. Read more about why electric pressure cooker keeps your kitchen clean and pleasant …
- Energy efficient: saves up to 70% of energy. Find out how electric pressure cooker does it …
- Absolutely safe and dependable: Instant Pot is UL/ULC certified
and has 10 fool-proof safety protections. Read more about electric pressure safety protections …
Why Use an Instant Pot
Like I mentioned above, I was in need of a new pressure cooker and slow cooker, but I didn’t want to invest in two more appliances that needed to be stored in my cramped kitchen. The Instant Pot is a great alternative since it allows me to enjoy the benefits of multiple cooking tools in one appliance.
I live in Denver, CO, which means I am one mile above sea level. If you’re not familiar with cooking at this altitude, it can be tricky for certain things. And, if you want to cook something like beans without using a pressure cooker, then, well, you’re going to be waiting awhile.
I also use my pressure cooker for making bone broth. It dramatically cuts down the cook time and allows me to get A LOT of broth made in one day, versus my slow cooker method, which takes 24 hours for one batch. Time is at a premium right now so when I have an extra day to do batch cooking, I need to get as much done in that time as possible.
If you’re not familiar with bone broth and why it’s good for us, please read these posts:
- Bone Broth: The Under-Appreciated Superfood
- Bone Broth Basics (plus 50+ soup recipes)
- 40+ Recipes that Use Bone Broth (and not one of them is soup!)
I know pressure cooking can be scary. I was terrified the first couple times I used my old pressure cooker. I was SO afraid I’d do something wrong and the pot would explode leaving me maimed or dead.
Thankfully, I never had such catastrophes and other than one super serious burn, a pressure cooker has never injured me in all my years of using one.
The nice thing about the Instant Pot is that it takes the fear out of pressure cooking. This is a VERY safe device with a lot of built-in precautions to help take the worry out of using the device.
And don’t forget! You also have a slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, and more in this one single unit.
How to Learn More About Instant Pot
I received the IP-DUO60 unit for this review. Instant Pot does have a few other models, so definitely research them to see which one might be the best fit for you. The features of the IP-DUO60 include:
- 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker–Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer
- Large, easy to use control panel with 14 built-in Smart Programs, Dual pressure, Automatic keep-warm, and 3 temperatures for saute/browning and slow cook
- Delay cooking time up to 24-Hours; Manual setting up to 120 minutes of cook time
- UL and ULC certified with 10 proven safety mechanisms; Highly energy efficient and kitchen friendly
- Includes 6Qt 3-ply bottom stainless steel cooking pot, stainless steel steam rack with handle, rice paddle, soup spoon, and measuring cup. Instructions, recipes, and cooking time tables in English, Spanish, Chinese and French
In this video, Laura Pazzaglia discusses the features of the IP-DUO series.
- Instant Pot Main Website
- Instant Pot FAQs (pre-purchase)
- Instant Pot FAQs (post-purchase)
- Instant Pot Specs and Manuals
- Instant Pot How-To Videos
- Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Facebook Page
- Instant Pot YouTube Channel
- Instant Pot Twitter Account
Now, I’d love to hear from you! Have you ever used an Instant Pot? What is your favorite feature? Leave a comment below!
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We just got an InstantPot a month ago after rave reviews on an RV forum…. so far so good!
I find the bone broth in the pressure cooker (even at 2x the recommended time) isn’t as good as the slow-cook-for-2-days broth, though.
Hi Tina! I do think you get a little richer flavor in the slow cooker, but with my schedule, I need to get as much done at one time as possible, so the slow cooker is not always the best option for me. At least I’m getting the broth into my diet each day, so that’s what matters! 🙂
Hi, I just joined your blog and interested in your adjustments for altitude in the IP. I live in Windsor, CO at about your same altitude and find the timing in the booklet that comes with the IP is inadequate. Marilyn
Hi Marilyn – Thanks for stopping by! Yes, there is definitely some changes to the time. I am noticing that things take longer here than what they say in the book. I have not been jotting those differences down but will try to remember to do so moving forward! 🙂
Can the pot be used for canning?
Hi Pam – According to Instant Pot, they can be used for boiling-water canning. However, Instant Pot has not been tested for food safety in pressure canning by USDA. Due to the fact that programs in Instant Pot IP-CSG, IP-LUX and IP-DUO series are regulated by a pressure sensor instead of a thermometer, the elevation of your location may affect the actual cooking temperature. I would definitely advise reaching out to Instant Pot and discussing with them just to make sure.
Jessica,
Have you had succes with using the Instant Pot to make yogurt?
Thanks.
J
Hi Jane! I have not made yogurt in there yet. Not sure if I will use it for that. I can’t do dairy and I am not sure how well coconut milk would work. At some point, I may experiment with it, but for now I’m just using it for things like broth, rice, beans, soups, etc. 🙂
Do you have an affiliate link? I’m ready to order the Instant Pot today but would love if you’d get some credit. Let me know! Thanks!
Hi Kristine! Unfortunately I don’t have an affiliate link for this product, but I so appreciate you reaching out and thinking of me! Thank you!! 🙂
Hi,
I was reading Instant Pot manual in English and it says that Instant Pot is 120V – 50Hz.
I’m living in Spain this year, that uses 60Hz.
I would like to buy Instant Pot in Europe to use this winter but I can’t find information if Instant Pot is dual 50-60Hz, how modern electric tools are.
Would you know something about this or could indicate me some info source?
Thanks.
Hi Leticia! I would contact InstantPot directly: http://instantpot.com/, as this is beyond the scope of my expertise with the unit!