Is The Instant Pot Worth It? | Gear Heads

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Pro has been discontinued and replaced with the Instant Pot Pro.

So if I sell my instant pot what do I use to cook rice, or pressure-cook my vegetables for Sunday roast, or make my chilly, or cook my curry, or, make my yogurt???? Bob in the UK

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I was in the market for an electric cooker but I just couldn't buy a slow cooker. It made me feel like a grandpa so I went with the instapot since it's a slow cooker, rice cooker, and pressure cooker in one

Lord, do I want to look into your face when I make babies.

Terminally boring without a precise conclusion: is it worth it or not, yes or no?

I LOVE the MULTICOOKER PERFECTION book!! Macaroni and cheese and Parmesan risotto is so quick, delicious and easy. I can’t wait to try the Buffalo wings!

i have a breville rice cooker and it was what i always used to cook rice, compared to a pot it was easier and tasted better, just tried rice in the instant pot, and it beats the rice cooker

I always appreciate how thoroughly & articulately, you ladies explain/describe the products that you are reviewing. I purchased an air fryer, after watching your video. Now, I’m trying to talk myself OUT of purchasing this InstaPot. It’s just me at home, so I don’t “need” one, but I want one. I do use my pressure-cooker at least a couple of times a month, so…🤯

I have one electric pressure cooker and two slow cookers and all 3 have made the cooking experience much better. AND...there is no rival to the pressure cooker when it comes to hard boiled eggs that peel PERFECTLY.

Omg....yak yak yak I thought the description of the IP would NEVER end...geez. too much..

i have both of those, an induction burner, and a bread machine. Very small kitchen so got rid of ancient gas stove, and now have much more room. 1940's bungalow ugh ☹️

The thing I don’t like about slow cookers (SC) is, you have to fry off onions, veg and meat then transfer it to the SC, otherwise the taste isn’t good. That’s why I’m considering the Instant pot.
So many complain about the C8 error, some get the C7 error, that is fatal. This pot's not for me, is expensive and problematic, according to reviews.

Unfortunately I can't find this exact one for sale anymore. Any research on what is available today?😊

I have 6 yes 6 instant pots, I am a full fledged Pot head kept upgrading till I was good with my last purchase model. Started using pressure cookers at 19, canning pressure cookers back in the day as well

I love my Instant Pot. Can make delicious borracho beans in less than an hour. I've made 4 stuffed bell peppers (with the meat uncooked) in 10 minutes. It's a game changer.

Is the instant pot worth it? Well, let's talk about slow cookers for 10 minutes straight. And not like remotely useful information, legit, lets just mention some that we've seen before. That literally happens in this video. Instead of talking at all about instant pots (I assume she eventually got to them), she just mentions 8 different slow cookers... Jesus fucking christ. I am forever good on your content. Do not recommend.

Slow cooker only for me. The instant pot seems like a waste of space to me. By the time the pressure builds and then the food cooks I could have made all of my dinner on the stove top. As far as the slow cooker feature of the instant pot it just dries out the meat and leaves no flavor.

Two questions: The first shows my novice status in cooking. What is the sou vios function? And question 2, Have you tested the Instant Pot Pro Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo with Multicooker Lids? I have none of these appliances as I’ve never had anything but a 3’x3’ counter space until recently. I now have a larger more functional kitchen with counter space. I don’t want to fill it with an assortment of appliances, but if one can replace 3 or 4 appliances. Can you help?

Just get an ordinary pressure cooker. Had mine for 25 years. No bells or whistles. i.e less to go wrong.

Loved this L and H but it’s just too much for me and my very tight on storage condo kitchen! I love my slow cooker and also “compromised” with a basic rice pot that I love for small jobs like Oatmeal. I have very limited space and I am just not ready to ditch old faithful (with glass lid!) I got over 15 years ago at Tuesday Morning for like $12 with a coupon!!! Also an update: I love the Zojirushi coffee maker you recommended! I put it on a smart plug and either set a timer or command “Alexa - make coffee!” You gals rock! Love me some Gearheads!
Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA

Please update this useful comparison. Thanks

I like the Instant Pot as a space saver - I have always used both slow cookers and pressure cookers, so now I can do both with one appliance.

So instant pot has a slow cooker function too

Yes. Next...

I wouldn't buy the instapot simply because of the term pre-heating. There are only two stages, heated and unheated. If it said heating, then it would be fine.

That model of the instant pot was the predecessor to the one I have. The Instant Pot Pro.

They don't seem to sell Duo Evo Plus 3/2024. Does anyone know what the next best version is?

I thought this was going to review the instant pot on the slow cooker setting, but it's comparing a slow cooker to a pressure cooker. Interesting, but kind of apples to oranges.

How is the 3 quart size ? Ideal for 1 or 2 people, less functions I know but still offer the same quality, handles on inner pot, different task cook just as good etc.

I can not find this model anymore. Anyone know what the leanest and greatest is?

You can brown the pork piece within the ip

Didn't you add a cup of liquid?

Thank you for this detailed review

I use stovetop pressure cooker and rarely use my crockpots anymore. Lots of crockpot "easy recipes" taste like crap at the end - you still need to pre-sear ingredients to get decent taste. Tried instapot gizmo- not a fan . Too much plastic, and the pre-settings are just BS. All pressure cookers finish in a matter of minutes - no need for timers. I can also chil stovetop coocker under cold water to release pressure - doesn't work with instapot,

I have a slow cooker and a pressure cooker, do I need a instant pot

I have an Instant Pot Duo Plus bought 2023 $130.
It sucks.

It is sold as a multi cooker. The only thing it does well is pressure cooking.
The slow cooker setting gets stuck on preheat and never gets hot enough even on high (essentially broken) very common when you read online.
Next, the sous vide is not accurate which is the whole point of that style cooking. If I set the temp to 155f it fluctuates between 140f-143f. Broken and unusable which they state in video
Now, the Sauté feature, they only give you 5 presets on temp and all of them are wrong temp when measured. Which leaves them too cold or too hot with no true adjustability like sautéing on the stove. Again almost useless.

The idea of one appliance that does all of these things is awesome. I just wish I hadn’t wasted my money on Instant Pot. Hopefully, a competitor has put out a better product. That’s why I looked up America test kitchen, but was disappointed to see this video.

Instant pot and its ilk are pressure cookers and slow cookers and have some other (less important) functions in there too - saute, rice, soup, yoghurt. So if you have a choice between a slow cooker or a smart cooker, then buy the smart cooker. I think it's definitely worth it for the pressure cooking options for making stews since it'll cook tough stewing beef into a tender stew in an hour. I personally think things like saute are useless though unless literally you have no other means to cook since it's way easier and faster to saute & brown in a pan.

You mean my yogurt-maker does other things? :-)

You can extract the marrow in the collagen from bones with the pressure cooker better and more quickly than you can without it and much much faster.

I love ALL of your stuff, but what I extra love about these at-home videos is seeing what you have in your personal kitchens and how you have it set up. Thanks for all you do!

I have a Nija Foodie 11-1 function. I love it, I would not have anthing else.

Lisa mentioned the Instant Pot Duo Plus, but the link takes you to a different one. IDK if I'm misunderstanding something. Please help!

thanks for review

We live at high elevation where water boils at 192°F. An Instant pot is essential for cooking many everyday food such as rice, beans, pasta, etc.

I love instant pot.

Interesting and informative. Thanks for posting. 😊