Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker with Stainless Steel Cooking Pot and Exterior, 6-Quart/1000-watt, Latest 3rd Generation Technology

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I received an advance copy of this electric pressure cooker so I could film an instructional and recipe videos for Instant Pot. I was all set to buy myself a yogurt maker for Christmas and this cooker ruined my plans - in a good way!



Instant Pot DUO has all of the things I look for in an electric pressure cooker: stainless steel cooking surface, browning function (at three temperatures), dual pressure settings (high and low pressure), manual programming and delay feature. Additional functions include Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker (low, medium and high settings), Steamer and Yogurt maker.



I rarely use the built-in cooking programs (preferring to put the timing in myself with the manual setting button), but for those who do this cooker also has buttons for Soup, Bean/Chili, Meat/Stew, Chicken, Multi-grains and Porridge.



I'm only giving this cooker four out of five stars because although the stainless steel cooking surface is FANTASTIC compared to non-stick surfaces, it has a thin aluminum disk to distribute heat evenly only at the bottom of the cooking insert. This means that my favorite pressure cooker pasta and tomato sauce recipe that works on stove top pressure cookers or electrics with a non-stick insert will scorch in this one. Not making ONE recipe is a small price to pay for the peace of mind of not having non-stick coating and chemichals peeling off into dinner. On the plus side, the stainless steel surface REALLY browns meat - and that's a huge advantage over non-stick liners that generally prevent foods from browning well. The stainless steel insert is rugged and I don't have to worry about pressure cooking any sharp foods or using special utensils. Those who prefer the convenience of a non-stick insert can order one seperately from manufacturer.



Another nice touch is that you can rest the lid open, by inserting a tab in the handle. Electric pressure cooker lids tend to collect more condensation than stove-top models and hide them in their nooks and crannies. This means that you need to be extra careful when removing the lid to ensure the hot water does not burn you, it also means that if you rest the lid on the counter you're going to get a sizable puddle. Here, you just lift the lid, and lock it in the handle - the condensation drains into the lip of the pressure cooker and into the condensation cup in the back of the cooker.



My son attends after-school activities so twice a week we come home late and hungry. Instead of bringing home take-out and coming home even later I load-up the Instant Pot with all of the ingredients to make dinner before leaving the house and set the delay timer. If we're later than planned, Instant Pot automatically switches to "keep warm" so no matter what time we all finally get home - a healthy dinner for four is hot, ready and waiting. Our favorite is the spicy pressure cooker chickpea curry with steamed brown rice ([...] I serve that with refreshing plops of home-made yogurt.



After pressure cooking, my favorite feature is the yogurt function. Unlike most yogurt makers where you're limited to making as much yogurt as will fit in little jars - Instant Pot DUO gives you a choice. You can either make nearly a gallon of yogurt directly in the stainless steel cooking insert or use your own jars (of any size that will fit). Just like a conventional yogurt maker, you can set the timing of the program, too. It defaults to 8 hours, but you can choose more or less time depending on the thickness and tartness desired.



My family consumes a lot of yogurt (we use it in place of sour cream and milk in most recipes, plus eat it straight with a dab of home-made jam) and thanks to this Instant Pot I can now make a week's worth of yogurt overnight.



Laura Pazzaglia

Founder, hip pressure cooking website

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