Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart

I 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 portApplesauce (several batches, ridiculously easy and delicious)Cheesecake (the absolute best I've ever made, believe it or not)Stew meat destined for a rice dishBroccoli mac and cheeseSteamed white and sweet potatoes (whole)Tomato soupApple ricotta cakeWhole "roasted" chicken (in less than 40 minutes start to finish)Chicken brothChicken stew and dumplingsRoasted beet risottoButternut squash risotto with brown butter (risotto is amazing from this...6 minutes at high pressure)Chicken makhaniMexican shredded chickenCornbreadPumpkin (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.

The Instant Pot Duo has completely transformed my cooking routine. It’s extremely versatile and easy to operate, whether I’m making rice, stews, or even yogurt. The pressure cooking function saves a lot of time without sacrificing flavor. Cleanup is simple if you lightly oil the inner pot before cooking to prevent sticking. The 6-quart size is perfect for family meals. Truly an essential appliance for busy kitchens.

This is by far, one of the top best purchases I've ever made for my kitchen! I looked at this for over a year, and finally was able to get it on Amazon Prime day. I couldn't believe it when I saw it listed as one of the items! I just happened upon it actually, and got lucky!Once I ordered it, I did a TON of searching on u tube, and fb for videos and groups. I highly recommend the InstantPot community on fb. It is a WEALTH of information, and wonderful people. Everyone is so friendly and helpful, and I assure you, you will find it addicting to be in there! All the amazing recipes......lots of cheesecakes posted lately, and I can't wait to try that myself. That and flan. I love making flan in the oven, but can't wait to try it out in this!To be able to have a home cooked meal on the table in 45 minutes or less is great! Even from FROZEN! It is the main reason I wanted to purchase this, because I always forget to take meat from the freezer to thaw first. I always mean to, but darn it if I don't get sidetracked, and before I know it, it's too late, or something comes up, and we aren't home.My very first meal was with a frozen pork roast. It came out perfectly tender, and juicy! We were all amazed! The bone literally fell out when I tried to pick it up. I ended up using a plastic fork to show how tender it was, that I didn't even need a knife or other utensil. I had to use tongs to get the rest out though, as it just fell apart. In one of the images, you can see all the bones that are clean from the meat. I must admit, frozen isn't ideal. It can be done for sure, but it doesn't allow flavor to really develop. If you season the meat before you freeze it, then it would be much better. It's for this reason that I haven't cooked from frozen again just yet, but it was still quite edible, just not as flavorful as I thought it would be.The next thing I made was balsamic chicken, and it was absolutely divine! First time I'd ever made it, and it is now a regular on the meal rotation. Super juicy, and tender chicken, done in 15 minutes! Amazing.....it really was!I love this model because there are so many things you can cook in it.*Yogurt is one thing I definitely want to make in this.*Hard boiled eggs are the easiest peeling eggs you've ever experienced. The shells just come right off!*Rice....I initially bought this to replace my rice maker, but have not tried it yet. Mainly wanted a stainless steel pot, not non-stick. This is how I found the Instant Pot, by doing a search for stainless steel rice cooker!*Cook from frozen*Bone Broth....as soon as I find a local supplier with organic, grain fed, antibiotic and hormone free meat, I will be making this!The things you can make in this are endless from what I'm learning in the group. I never imagined the things you can do with this machine. It's a bit scary at first if you've never used a pressure cooker, but I highly recommend watching the videos, and getting familiar with it before it arrives. 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. That's a huge plus for me! Cleanup is so simple! Just remember to wash the silicone ring each time too. It can be thrown in the dishwasher as well.There are a few accessories I want to get like the glass lid to use when using the sautee and soup functions mostly. I'm already wanting another unit to do other side dishes in or dessert while the main meal is cooking. You absolutely can cook sides in this along with your main meal if you want to. Many use steamers in this as well, and many veggies cook in 5 min or less! Some have a 0 minute time! It's crazy, but true! You really must join the InstantPot community even before you buy. You'll be glad you did, and learn so much before it even gets to your home.I honestly can't say enough great things about this unit. Until I do more cooking in it, I'll end this review for now. If you have been on the fence, take the plunge!

I’ve had a pressure cooker before but not quite like this one and love the way it cooks, the functionality is great , I love the cooking times which are accurate, just a darn good product.

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 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!