What Instant Pot do I want?

[stephanier.1765]

The only thing I know is that I want a 6 qt. since we are normally a family of 3 with the occasional 4th thrown in. I'm not a fancy cook so would the cheapest one be okay? It's not really a price issue but I also do not want to pay for more machine than I need.

[mamaraby]

Evidently my model has been discontinued, but I would think the Lux60 would be closest to what I have. It’s $64.99 on Amazon. tbh, I use the manual, saute, yogurt, and slow cook buttons. I ignore the rest and yet still cook rice, grains, and soups/stews in it.

[cintinative]

The 8 quart DUO is on sale today on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B1VC13K/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Lady Florida.]

I have the 6qt. 7 in 1 Duo and would recommend that one. We're also a family of 3 (all adults in our case). There are times when I think I want an 8qt. and might give in this sale season to get one, but not because the 6qt. isn't good enough. Just because I could use another one.

 

Just saw the post above me. That's a great price for the 8qt. I paid $69 for my 6qt. last year.

Edited November 24, 2017 by Lady Florida.

[mamamoose]

So I have a family of 5 but they are small eaters. I am tempted to get the 8qt but it seems like overkill. Can I fill it half full? For some reason I hate doing that, but if others do I think I will get the 8. I sometimes cook for large groups. (6 ornso Times a year)

[Jacbeaumont]

Love my 8 qt for for fitting large portions of ribs!

 

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[Jacbeaumont]

Love my 8 qt for for fitting large portions of ribs!

 

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[Halftime Hope]

So I have a family of 5 but they are small eaters. I am tempted to get the 8qt but it seems like overkill. Can I fill it half full? For some reason I hate doing that, but if others do I think I will get the 8. I sometimes cook for large groups. (6 ornso Times a year)

 

The only downside to the 8qt is that it takes up more counter space.  You can do so much more with the 8 qt because it will fit a larger volume inside the liner pot.  It's not just that you can cook in bulk (soups, chili dishes, ribs, etc.) , but you can put in larger inner items, like

 

 - a larger colander if you are pressure-steaming potatoes, carrots, eggs, etc.

 - a larger cheesecake pan or loaf pan for cheesecakes, pound cakes, meat loaf, and heavy breads so on

 - a larger stainless steel bowl for cooking rice, oatmeal, etc. (makes the clean-up so much easier, and frees up your IP for the next dish when the rice or oatmeal is done)

 - more volume for cooking foods that require small dishes: ramekins, jelly jars, yogurt cups, silicone molds for individual serving quiches, etc.

 - more volume for proofing dough on the yogurt setting (one of my favorites in a chilly house)

 

Hope that helps!!

[mamamoose]

Well the 6qt sold our before I could make a decision so the 8qt it is.

[happypamama]

I love my 8 qt. I like my 6 qt. too, but the 8 qt. does let you make larger portions (I tend to use the 8 for dinners and the 6 for breakfasts or Mac and cheese for lunch), but more importantly, it’s less crucial what size frozen meat is.