We never had one of these until we received one last year as a gift. We were reluctant to try it. But since the first use, we now use this as a staple within our kitchen. From stews, pot roast, brisket. They're easy to make, great delicious dinners, amazing how the meat, potatoes & vegetables remain intact, the gravy you get is incredible, the meat is tender (even brisket) & you can make a nice size pot roast or stew from start to finish in less than an hour & a half. Pretty fantastic. The DUO60 has worked for us perfectly and we use it & count on it so much now, that we decided to purchase an extra. Great product, we would certainly recommend it to all our friends. Thank You Instant Pot!
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The first thing I made in it is a pot roast. The cook time was only 35 minutes to make the meat tender (a little too tender). I do not like having to wait to put in vegetables. My old crock pot I can put everything in, put it on low and forget it for 6 hours. The second use was to cook steel cut oats, worked great. The first time I used it I thought the lid was properly placed in the slot provided for holding when off. It was not all the way set resulting in it falling off and bouncing across the counter top and floor. it does not appear to be broken. The steam release valve lets steam out when on closed position unless I fiddle with it. (maybe from falling on the floor?). I find the controls a little confusing.
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Pros: It makes pressure cooking a breeze because you can simply set it and forget it! No adjusting temperature to get the steam output down to a minimum amount, presets work great, quiet, doesn't make the room humid or noisy. Directions are simple, LED messages could be a little better, but you quickly get used to them. Clean up is just as easy as a regular pressure cooker. Cons: All in all, probably worth the $100 if bought new, though I have a tough time spending that for a family cooking device that replaces a stove top pressure cooker. The one I got was a slightly used one for $60, and it was well worth it!
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I came across the Instant Pot when I was researching for a new crock pot. My first thought was, "Okay, another gimmick to sit on the shelf." But upon reading a bit more I noticed pages of blogs dedicated to this machine as well as consistently high reviews. So...I made the plunge and bought the 6 qt DUO model here on Ebay for a very reasonable price. I should add that while I'm very familiar with rice cookers and crock pots, I really had very little experience with a pressure cooker, and originally figured I was replacing the rice cooker and crock pot with a single machine so if I never used the pressure feature, I was still ahead. My machine arrived promptly and upon opening I must admit I was a bit intimidated by all the buttons and features. While looking through the recipe book, I spotted a recipe for a pot roast. Ironically, that was the meal I had planned for the day and pot roast in my house is usually simmering for hours. So, I took the plunge. The instructions were easy to follow and FIFTY MINUTES later dinner was on the table; one of the best roasts we've ever had - moist, tender, delicious with beautifully cooked vegetables. OK, so far so good. Next stop, quinoa. It took longer for the Instant Pot to reach pressure than it took to cook the quinoa. Again, ten minutes later gave me perfect quinoa. Then came yogurt. OMG: best yogurt I have ever tasted including yogurts made with the two yogurt makers I have at home. Two more machines replaced. It was the easiest recipe to follow and resulted in the smoothest, creamiest yogurt I have ever tasted. Like so many others, I find myself using the Instant Pot just about every other day. Cheesecakes, soups, stews, this machine does it all except for washing windows. The best part is that I find my husband and I are eating healthier, cooked from scratch meals instead of reaching for prepackaged foods. It really is very easy to use and clearly one of the best purchases I've ever made.Read full review
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What a great Air Fryer and pressure cooker combo. Conveniently combined with all the features for our daily needs. Pressure cooker saves time and make food delicious, and Sue Vide function make food soft inside and crispy outside with Air fryer function. Great to have one and Totally recommend anyone who is debating to buy it or not.
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I love this pressure cooker! I have used the stovetop cookers for years, but only for a few things. I am always looking at recipes on the internet so when I started seeing all the talk about the Instant Pot I just had to try it. The Instant Pot Community on Facebook is just as great as the Instant Pot! We share recipes and troubleshoot if we have a question about the IP. There is always someone to help answer questions or suggest recipes for beginners. It's just neat to talk with people all over the world - without the drama that usually is on FB. I highly recommend buying the IP!
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I gifted each of my (adult) children a Instant Pot. All of my family would much rather prepare their meals at home. This seemed to be a great product to provide healthy, tasty meals, while saving some time. Another consideration for me was this purchase would add lasting value thru the years to come. I purchased each separately to allow each to evaluate and recommend to their siblings. All loved it and really appreciate the nutrients/flavor that are preserved while saving time. I may have under rated due to the fact, at this point they have only been used 4 to 6 weeks and I can't really rate the durability of the product.
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Love the features on this pot. Can't believe it's a slow cooker as well. So easy to use. Everything, including soup tastes better after it's been sauteed' in the pot. Comes with a small but wonderful recipe pamphlet that uses the variety of features. I purchased it because of the stainless steel pot - easy clean up and food safe (unlike the non-stick pots). Loved mine so much that I purchased 2 more for my kids for Christmas. If you're short on time, this is the fastest way to get a meal on the table. Like Chef A.J. says, "If I had a house fire, my Instant Pot would go with me." Seems pricey compared to some, but you won't be sorry!!
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We own two instant pots because I sometimes cook for a large group and because I often make two items at once that I don't want to cook together, or I can't cook together. Many people will stack items in the pot to cook more than one item during a single run. However, if you have a large family like we do, this will not work because you will need more volume. We are a family of 6. There is a lot of support groups for the instant pot on fb. These groups offer trouble shooting advice as well as a plefora of recipes. There are also a nice selection of recipe books for cooking with the instant pot. I have purchased almost all of them as well as some general electric pressure cooker books. Your best bet is to read reviews for each book before purchasing. There are thousands of Youtube videos on how to cook with the Instant Pot. My favorites are one from a lady name Jill who only cooks vegan and is oil free cooking. I have been watching her Instant Pot Youtube for about two years because she is funny. She has a cookbook that just came out this year. The other one is a truck driver who cooks meals in the back of his semi truck while traveling the USA. There is a lot of people who hopped on that wagon such as RV travelers who post cooking in their RV. Many of these people are using the Instant Pot as their only source for cooking. That is pretty amazing. There are other pressure cookers with the same functions as the Instant Pot. This brand, Instant Pot, has been around longer and has worked out a lot of kinks. Rice: I own one of the most expensive models of Japanese rice cookers. This makes rice almost as well. Slow cooking: One of the things I like about the Instant Pot over my slow cooker is that the lid shuts tightly and insulated compared to my generic slow cooker. I feel like it distributes the temperature more evenly at the top and lets out less heat. Cheese Cake: The instant Pot makes cheese cake and custards almost idiot proof. There is about one to two post a day that shows up in my news feed over someone excited about a) how easy a cheese cake is to make, b) how great they taste. There is a lot of different flavors you can make. Yogurt: Along with making out of this world easy yogurt, it is delicious and more healthy than store purchased product. Beans: It is wonderful to have two choices in how to make your beans. You can use the slow cook or the pressure method. I tend to use the pressure method whenever possible because it retains more nutrition. I can also set the timer for delayed cooking. Porridge: Our family loves steel cut oats in the morning. I put it in the Instant Pot, set the timer to start before we awaken and poof, breakfast is ready. If we sleep in, that is ok. The Instant Pot will automatically go into keep warm mode. Steam: In the south we love our steamed corn and it can be made with perfection in the Instant Pot. My children love steamed veggies, so this is a great way to cook in bulk for our family. Meat: Chicken can be cooked quickly either defrosted or frozen solid. Yep, you read that right. You can put a frozen chicken in the pot and it come out perfect. One of the things that new user find is how easy it is to make chicken broth and use it in other recipes from the chicken they made. From there they tend to move to making bone broth (which means they cook the chicken bone to leach the bones of its nutrients. It is just a more nutrient rich broth. In a lot of recipes, people will use this broth instead of water to add flavor and nutrition. Soup: I have never been one to "look smart in the kitchen". This soup button has been a game changer for me in this regard. I am making soup better than I can buy at a restaurant. I make soup in bulk and freeze it. When someone visits during the fall or winter, I like to send them home with a little soup gift. I also give soup away as a gift for the holidays. Sauté: I love to brown my meat with this feature and then cook under pressure, all without having to clean an extra pan. But also super handy is to caramelize my onions. There is little less scrumptious than caramelized onion. I love it my soups, on the side, and any place you can think of to add an onion. I also have found that I love the tall sides so oil does not splatter on me. You did read that part where I said saute and then cook all in the same pot without having to clean a second pot?Read full review
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I am a man and not a cook. this is easy to use. Its better for you. I love the timer feature. I have found it easy to use. this is a great addtion to our kitchen. We gave to the poor the crock pot and rice steamer. Thank you instant pot for a such a great cooking experience.
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