Duo Crisp 8QT

Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 9-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6 Qt - I've wanted a PC for a long time and have done a lot of research. I was originally leaning towards the PPCXL because that's what my cousin has, but I did some more research and ended with this one, waiting until the Duo Plus came out. So, since I'm the 4th reviewer, here's some of the thought process I went through in deciding to get the DUO Plus and also some thoughts on the IP vs the PPCXL and also other considerations on accessories, size, etc. So far, I've only had it a few days, but overall satisfied and plenty of online support for recipes and helping you decide the post PC for your needs.**Why I went with the Instant Pot (IP) duo60 Plus -Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes.Large LCD Screen with Digital DisplayMute button for those beeps in the night when cooking yogurt etc.Plus / Minus button for both time and pressureKeep Warm Selector can be selected to on or off at anytime.Delay start of 24 hours and keep warm for 10 hours.Lid rest (right or left side)**Why I went with IP vs PPCXL -Food Grade 304 (15/8) stainless steel pot vs stainless steel with teflon coating. I felt I could scrub and treat the pot however I wanted and not worry about scratching and what utensils to not use. Yes, you can buy a replacement inner pot for a Teflon pot, but after I spend $100+ I really don't think I should have to buy a replacement inner pot. Some of the FB group users are fine with the Teflon pot, but there are also a lot of complaints, so it might be in the handling, but every Teflon pan I ever had eventually got tossed out because of the coating coming off.IP came with some of the accessories you pay for on the PPCXL. It had the trivet with handles, condensation collector, Rice Paddle & spoon and a couple intro guides/cookbooks.Free shipping for IP. PPCXL site wanted $29.99Buttons weren't quite clear on PPCXL site so it made me think they were hiding lack of selection on preset buttons. Also, confusing on what you were buying - regular PPC or PPCXL. A lot of their verbiage refers to PPCXL, but not necessarily when you go select your items for your shopping cart.Yogurt Button - The IP has this and the PPCXL doesn't. The IP allows you to bring the milk to 185 in the IP, cool to 120 (I will be using the quick cool method in the sink) and then put in yogurt mode for incubation (8-12 hours). The PPCXL doesn't have this and you wrap it and put it in the oven.Warranty on IP is 1 year and I went with the Square Trade Warranty for 4 years for an additional $14.37. No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement. After that up to one year you have to pay $24.99 for shipping. Their extended warranty if $15 for 3 years.Slow Cooker Mode had a low, medium and high heat button.IP has a + and - sign to increase or decrease the time. Others you have to select a preset and keep pressing to increase, you can't decrease time.Overall ratings - IP 4.7 and PPCXL 4.1. I read through a lot of comments by verified buyers and the PPC owners seemed a lot more upset with customer service. I looked through a lot of Reviewers who do this for a living or at least blog and they leaned towards the IP.I messaged with the PPCXL people online and you can tell they've been coached for answers knowing what their down faults are and not really answering the question or referencing what you know is a negative.There are more IPs on the market and most recipes are geared towards it from a "preset button" perspective.IP has a left and right handle that will hold your lid tilted.I belong to a Pressure Cooker group - there are a lot of complaints about other manufacturer's instructions, quick start guide, etc. Lots of issues with lids locking, not pressurizing etc and I really don't see this for the Instant Pot family of PCs.**Sizing -I measured my crock pot which was 6 quart, so that's what I ordered. It's an OK size for 2 people, but since you can only fill it 2/3 full when cooking under pressure you should take that into consideration. I figure on a roast, I will do the meat first, then veggies. The 6 quart will hold four pint canning jars for sterilization.**Accessories -What else to buy? I got the OXO Good Grips steamer with extendable handle and a pack of 3-IP Rings color coded (dark for savory meats, orange for desserts and I will use the clear for yogurt). I had read they were dishwasher safe, but not 100% as they might keep flavors.On my next order I'm looking at 2 cookbooks (IP Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for $9 and IP Obsession for $12). There are plenty of Facebook Group pages you can join for recipes too and online reviewers. Just type in what you are making followed by "in a pressure cooker" or "in an IP". I'm also buying IP Silicone Mitts for easy removal of a hot pot since I will be making yogurt ($10).The only negative of the Instant Pot is you can't get a 10 quart and if I had a REALLY big family that would be the only reason, but basedon the above, I would probably just buy a 2nd Instant Pot.I hope this is helpful. I did a lot of research and felt the need to share it. I will update this as I use it and get additional questions.8/9/2017 update - I've been using my IP for a few months now. I use my steamer basket and trivet a lot. I make a "bowl" out of heavy duty foil and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode. I don't use my extra rings cause I use my plain lid for yogurt, so no use to swap rings. I didn't get the silicone mitts. I realized I didn't need them. My inner pot doesn't get that hot on yogurt mode. I like the 2 cookbooks. I use Bar Keeper Friend to clean the pot. Still really happy with my IP-DUO Plus 60. I'm part of a FB PC group and I don't see complaints on the IP. Very happy with my purchase.12/29/2017 update - So on Black Friday I bought the 3 qt Instant Pot because I felt like I need to have twins. It's a great size and great forsides and especially my 2 quart of yogurt I make at least weekly, so it doesn't tie up my 6 qt IP. We winter in FL and I was able to "sneak" the6 qt into the truck and now I have the 3 qt here too. I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for Christmas (Irma got in our way last month repairing) in the 2 pots. In future years, I'll prob just bring the 3 qt cause it fits better in my cabinets in the mobile home.

Super Powerful Functions, One Pot Replaces Multiple Pots​Many friends on Xiaohongshu have praised its diverse functions. After getting it and trying it out, it really lives up to the reputation! It integrates functions such as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan and more. A few days ago, I wanted to have corn, yam and pork rib soup. I directly used its slow cooking function. It has intelligent temperature control, so there's no need to worry about overflow at all. The transparent pot body allows you to observe the state of the ingredients at any time. It's easy to make authentic old-fire soup, and I couldn't stop after three bowls! Also, when steaming crabs, it produces a large amount of steam in 20 seconds, with 30 holes emitting steam at the same time. In no time, the crabs turned bright red and were fully cooked, with the meat being extremely tender. It's also great for cooking rice; the cooked rice is 粒粒 distinct and has an excellent texture, making even the rice cooker almost "out of favor".​💡 Ultra-Easy to Operate, a Blessing for Kitchen Beginners​For someone like me who isn't very skilled in cooking, complicated cooking operations are simply a "nightmare". But this pot has no such trouble at all! It has clear preset menus. Whether you want to fry steak, roast meat, hot pot, or make cakes, just press a button, and it will automatically cook according to the appropriate heat and time. It never fails, really a savior for kitchen beginners. My husband, who had never cooked before, could easily make delicious baked rice with this pot, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.​🧽 Ultra-Convenient to Clean, a Favorite of Lazy People​Cooking is fun, but washing dishes is a pain? Not with this! The pot body is detachable. After cooking, you can just take it off and rinse it under the faucet, and the oil stains are easily removed. Moreover, its non-stick coating works great. Even if you accidentally burn the pot, it's easy to clean. There's no need to worry about not being able to clean it properly. It's really a blessing for lazy people. The other cookware I bought before was particularly troublesome to clean, but now with this, my enthusiasm for cooking has greatly increased.​💰 High Cost Performance, Worth Buying​Compared with similar functional kitchen appliances on the market, the price of the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker is really amazing! You spend one amount of money and get so many functions. There's no need to buy various cookware separately, which saves both money and kitchen space. It's really friendly for small households. Many Xiaohongshu users said that their kitchens became tidy and efficient after buying it, and I totally agree.​Of course, there are a very few friends who reported some minor problems during use, but most people, including myself, are very satisfied with it. In general, this multi-functional cooking pot is really the most practical kitchen good I've bought recently. I strongly recommend it to everyone!

What can I say about this instant pot? What can't I say? I've tried making just about everything in this pot, and I've only had it for a few months! You can easily thaw frozen blocks of meat in the instant pot within 10-15 minutes, make perfect mac and cheese in 4 minutes, and many more! It's 100% worth the money. I need to mention, however, please ensure you read the instructions carefully! The pressure release valve that shoots steam sometimes shoots small droplets of boiling water that will immediately scald your skin. This also is extremely common when making noodles and lentils. The starch builds up and causes a mess, like a volcano. Anyway, the stainless steel basin that comes in it is super easy to clean! I prefer to hand wash it, but it's dishwasher safe! Overall, well worth the time and money.

I should have my wife do the review - she uses it most and loves it! We mainly use it to hard cook eggs and cook rice. the best part is the rice doesn't burn or stick to the bottom - comes out perfectly every time. Also, eggs come right out of the shell and are perfectly shaped for deviled eggs. We always had trouble with half the egg coming off with the shell before - but not now. And the basket that comes with it goes on the bottom so the eggs don't get browned at all. I know there are 1000 uses for this thing, but that's what we like so far. Also, very high quality pot, very easy to clean and well made. We had a knock off first and the 'no stick' pot wasn't near as good and it burned the rice often.