Over 20 Instant Pot Reviews - Pressure Cooking Today https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/category/review/ The Best Instant Pot Recipes / Easy Pressure Cooker Recipes for the Electric Pressure Cooker Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:05:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 REVIEW: Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/review-instant-pot-rio-wide-plus/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/review-instant-pot-rio-wide-plus/#comments Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:13:32 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=46644 The Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus is new for 2023 and features a shorter and much wider 7.5-quart cooking pot. Read our full review...

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The Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus is new for 2023 and features a shorter and much wider cooking pot. The 7.5-quart Rio Wide Plus is not just a larger version of the 6-quart RIO, since it includes Sous Vide and High and Low Pressure modes. Read our full review to find out if it’ll be a good fit for your kitchen and to get started cooking.

Instant Pot Rio Wide Plus with the extra gasket and trivet that is included, placed in front of the product box.

As soon as we published our review on the Instant Pot Rio, we started getting questions about the Rio’s larger 7.5-quart model, known as the Instant Pot Rio Wide Plus.

We’ve been cooking in the Rio Plus Wide for a couple weeks, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know before you buy, and we’ll walk you through everything you need to get started cooking in this model!

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Instant Pot Rio Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-rio-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-rio-review/#comments Sun, 09 Jul 2023 06:29:58 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=46536 The Instant Pot Rio, released in 2023, has an updated, slimmer profile along with many favorite features we've seen in the Duo models, including a quieter steam release lid and an anti-spin pot. Read our full review to find out if it'll be a good fit for your kitchen.

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The Instant Pot Rio, released in 2023, has an updated, slimmer profile along with many favorite features we’ve seen in the Duo models, including a quieter steam release lid and an anti-spin pot. Read our full review to find out if it’ll be a good fit for your kitchen.

Instant Pot Rio on a counter with the Instant Pot box behind and to the side.

Well, here we are a DECADE after the Instant Pot Duo was released. To celebrate, Instant Brands has released a 10th anniversary 6-quart pressure cooker called the Instant Pot RIO.

We’ve been cooking in the Rio for a couple weeks, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know before you buy as well as how to get started cooking in it!

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Instant Pot Duo Plus Whisper Quiet Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-duo-plus-whisper-quiet-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-duo-plus-whisper-quiet-review/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:27:34 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=45548 The Whisper Quiet Instant Pot Duo Plus is the fifth generation of this popular model, featuring a redesigned steam release lid and display. Find out if it's right for you!

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The Whisper Quiet Instant Pot Duo Plus is the fifth version of this popular model, updated with a gray, redesigned steam release lid, a message display, and a selector dial. Read our full review to find out if it’s right for you!

The Instant Pot Duo Plus Whisper Quiet on a kitchen counter with the box in the background.

The Whisper Quiet Instant Pot Duo Plus is the latest in a long line of Duo Plusses. This is a mid-range Instant Pot model that has some higher-end features.

We’ve been cooking in it for a couple weeks, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know before you buy as well as how to get started cooking in it!

If you prefer learning by watching videos, check out our How to use the Whisper Quiet Instant Pot Duo Plus video on YouTube.

Bottom Line: I think the Instant Pot Duo Plus with Whisper Quiet Lid is major improvement on previous models. If you’re looking for an upgrade from a regular Duo or previous Duo Plus model, this would be a great option.

I go into more depth about how it stacks up in our 2022 Buying Guide.

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Updated 2023: The Best Instant Pot Buying Guide https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/best-instant-pot-to-buy/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/best-instant-pot-to-buy/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=35571 Can’t figure out which Instant Pot to get? There’s SO MANY models and variations, it’s not surprising! Our 2023 Instant Pot Buying Guide will talk through the available options so you can feel confident choosing the Instant Pot size and model that’s right for you. The first Instant Pot pressure cooker came out in 2012. Since […]

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Can’t figure out which Instant Pot to get? There’s SO MANY models and variations, it’s not surprising! Our 2023 Instant Pot Buying Guide will talk through the available options so you can feel confident choosing the Instant Pot size and model that’s right for you.

Close ups of three different Instant Pot models for the Instant Pot Comparison

The first Instant Pot pressure cooker came out in 2012. Since then, it feels like Instant Pot has released a zillion new models (some with different versions), and all with slightly different features. 

It can be really hard to keep track, even for me!

Let me take away the guess work and point you towards the best Instant Pot to buy for your situation with this Instant Pot Comparison and Buying Guide, completely updated as of July 2023.

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REVIEW: Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/review-instant-pot-duo-crisp-with-ultimate-lid/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/review-instant-pot-duo-crisp-with-ultimate-lid/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2022 07:36:28 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=45043 The Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is a 2022 Target Exclusive product. With an attached lid that can both pressure cook and air fry, this first-of-its-kind Instant Pot has a lot to offer. Read our full review to find out if it's right for your kitchen!

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The Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid features an attached lid that can both pressure cook and air fry, this one-of-a-kind Instant Pot has a lot to offer. Read our full review to find out if it’s right for your kitchen!

A picture from the front of the Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid with the packaging box behind.

The newest Instant Pot is the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid, the first ever-model to offer an attached, multi-function lid and an awesome dot matrix display that talks to you with words!

We’ve been cooking in it for a couple weeks, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this brand-new combination pressure cooker and air fryer.

Looking for our review of the regular Duo Crisp with the two separate lids? Click here!

Since this is a really long, thorough review, click the links below to jump to the sections you’re interested in:

If you prefer learning by watching videos, check out our How to use the Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid video on YouTube.

Bottom Line: Ultimately, I think the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is an air fryer first and a pressure cooker second. If you don’t plan to pot-in-pot cook often and don’t want to air fry large batches, this could be a really good option for your kitchen.

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Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pressure Cooker with Thermometer Review & How-to Guide https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/ninja-foodi-smart-xl-pressure-cooker-with-thermometer-review-how-to-guide/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/ninja-foodi-smart-xl-pressure-cooker-with-thermometer-review-how-to-guide/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2021 06:11:51 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=44251 The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pressure Cooker with Thermometer is the first multicooker that senses when food is cooked through. I'll tell you my Pros and Cons along with how to use it!

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The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid & Thermometer is a mouthful to say. But it is A GAME CHANGER for electric pressure cookers—the first one that can actually tell you what is going on in the pot.

A direct head-on shot of the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pressure COoker with SmartLid and Thermometer (model O701) sitting on a gray stone countertop with white cabinets in the background

The new Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with Smart Thermometer is here! We’ve been cooking in it for about a month now, and we have a LOT to say about it. (We really think the thermometer will be a must-have addition for pressure cookers going forward.)

Use the links below to jump right to the sections you want to read:

🛑 Bottom Line: The Ninja Foodi is the first pressure cooker to offer a thermometer that senses when your food is cooked to a specified internal temperature.

That alone makes it a good buy, and it also offers Steam Crisp and Air Fry modes to further expand its cooking capabilities.

If you don’t mind the weight and the attached lid, it’ll be a great addition to your kitchen.

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Instant Pot Pro Plus Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-plus-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-plus-review/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:15:39 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=43843 IN-DEPTH REVIEW: The Instant Pot Pro Plus offers Max pressure for canning, WiFi connectivity, along with a touch screen and a black stainless exterior. Find out all the Pros & Cons

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The Instant Pot Pro Plus is new for 2021 and is a mash-up of many people’s favorite models, offering a Max pressure setting and Wifi connectivity, along with a large shiny touch screen and black stainless exterior.

Instant Pot Pro Plus on a kitchen counter with the box in the background.

The new Instant Pot Pro Plus is here! We’ve been cooking in it for about two weeks now, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this tech-y spin on our favorite Instant Pot Pro.

Bottom Line: If you loved the Instant Pot Smart Wi-fi for its connectivity or the Instant Pot Max for canning, you’ll really love the Instant Pot Pro Plus, which makes serious improvements to both of those models.

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Instant Pot Pro Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-review/#comments Fri, 21 May 2021 05:45:30 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=42087 The Instant Pot Pro is now my first-choice recommendation for a high-end pressure cooker, thanks to the flat-bottom cooking pot with handles, redesigned lid, large display, and favorite buttons.

Read the full review to find out why...

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The Instant Pot Pro is new for 2021 and is a great high-end pressure cooker. It is a worthy replacement to the discontinued Duo Evo Plus, packed with user-favorite features that make it worth the cost.

An Instant Pot Pro in black stainless steel sitting in front of the black Instant Pot box it came in

We’ve taken the new Instant Pot Pro for a spin, and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about the successor to the Duo Evo Plus!

This ended up being our longest review yet! Click the links below to jump to the sections you’re interested in:

To compare the Instant Pot Pro with other models, check out my Instant Pot buying-guide, then go in-depth with my other Instant Pot Reviews.

Bottom Line: The Instant Pot Pro is now my first-choice recommendation for a high-end pressure cooker, thanks to the flat-bottom cooking pot with handles, redesigned lid, large display, and favorite buttons.

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Zavor Lux LCD Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/zavor-lux-lcd-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/zavor-lux-lcd-review/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:15:37 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=38555 The Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker is a gorgeous pressure cooker with some popular higher-end features like a Yogurt and Sous Vide setting and a Black Stainless exterior. Read the review for all the details on what you'll love about this machine!

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The Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker is a gorgeous pressure cooker with popular higher-end features like a Yogurt, Slow Cook, and Sous Vide setting and a Black Stainless exterior.

The Zavor LUX pressure cooker placed on a counter with the included trivet and steamer basket placed in front of the packaging box.

The Zavor Lux LCD multicooker has received top marks from America’s Test Kitchen and Consumer Reports for its amazing pressure cook and slow cooker settings.

Zavor is a well-known, reliable pressure cooker brand. Zavor was created when several former Fagor team members decided, after the Fagor company closed, to take their expertise and experience and start a new brand.

Read the full review below for everything you need to know about the Zavor Lux LCD.

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Instant Pot Duo Gourmet Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-duo-gourmet-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-duo-gourmet-review/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:12:56 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=38338 The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet is a new, Costco-exclusive Instant Pot model released in 2020. The 6-quart Gourmet has some deluxe cooking modes, an upgraded auto-seal lid, and comes with basic accessories—available for a budget price.

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The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet is a new, Costco-exclusive Instant Pot model released in 2020. The 6-quart Gourmet has some deluxe cooking modes, an upgraded auto-seal lid, and comes with basic accessories—available for a budget price.

direct front shot of the Instant Pot Duo Gourmet on a gray countertop with the box and white cabinets in the background

The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet combines many of my favorite features from the latest Instant Pot models at a competitive price point.

It has the a similar button layout to the updated Duo Plus, the display of the Duo, the push-button pressure release that I love from the Duo Nova

Read my complete review for everything you need to know about the new Instant Pot Duo Gourmet! Or, jump to my How To Use The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet video.

Looking to Buy? The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet 6-quart is now available at Costco for $79. However, starting October 28th, they’re offering a $20 off coupon to bring it close to last year’s Black Friday prices for the classic Duo and Duo Nova. (While supplies last.)

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