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Instant Pot

by Megan Hill

Feb 17, 2018

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Products / Technology

The Instant Pot line of electric pressure cookers are all the rage right now, so what gives? Are these devices really worth the hype?

The Instant Pot is an ideal device for anyone leading a busy life, but still enjoys cooking. The programmable cookers help speed up cooking time while not sacrificing on flavor and quality. They’re extremely convenient, easy to use and clean, safe and energy efficient.

The Instant Pot has several sizes, each with multiple features. There is everything from a 6-in-1 pot to a 10-in-one pot, plus levels in between. Each level of Instant Pot comes with various sizes, so it’s easy to find something that fits your lifestyle and kitchen storage situation.

The Lux 6-in-1 series, for example, has sizes in three, five, six and eight quarts. Each has an easy-to-read programming guide and operates fairly intuitively after a practice run and a quick read through the pot’s user manual. The pot performs a number of functions, including acting as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, sauté device, steamer and warmer. There are 10 built-in programs that allow you to easily cook dishes like stew, soup and various proteins to perfection. And there’s an egg program that perfectly prepares eggs as soft-, medium- and hard-boiled without having to stand over your pot.

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