mathnerd Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I use my pressure cooker, electric rice cooker and my crock pot a lot. So, to save space in my small kitchen, I am thinking of getting an Instant Pot to replace all those appliances. The stainless steel inner pot is what finally convinced me to buy one. Looking at their website, there are too many models and I don't know which one to pick. I cook beans, rice and soups often. I could start making yoghurt at home if the instant pot had the feature. Can anyone share their experiences? (PS: I first heard about Instant Pot on this forum). TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I got the one that was available on Amazon prime at the time... How's that for decision-making reasoning? ;) Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W, Stainless Steel Cooking Pot and Exterior, Latest 3rd Generation Technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLYWNYQ/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I have the exact same model that zoobie has and I love it! I use it all the time for rice, beans, main dish (chicken, beef, soup). I tried yogurt once, and was not successful, but I think I didn't add enough yogurt as a 'starter'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Depends on if you live in Colorado ;) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 ... I've never seen one of these. Why would I want one over my crockpots, rice cooker, etc? Are they awesome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Depends on if you live in Colorado ;) That's pretty much where my mind went and why I had to click. Alas, I have no opinion on the appliance. Well, not on the other stuff, either! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Mine doesn't have yogurt mode, and I am sad about that. Not torn up, but sad. I'd get that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I got the one that was available on Amazon prime at the time... How's that for decision-making reasoning? ;) Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W, Stainless Steel Cooking Pot and Exterior, Latest 3rd Generation Technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLYWNYQ/ I have this one and I love it. It did replace my rice cooker and slow cookers. Yesterday I used it to make chickpeas, seitan, and potato salad. Did you know you can cook potatoes and hard boil eggs at the same time for potato salad? I don't eat eggs, but the idea of being able to do that tickles me to no end. 4 minutes at high pressure with 1 1/2c of water and a steamer basket - so much nicer than the big pots of water and all that. It's fairly large so it takes up quite a bit of countertop space, but I use it multiple times a week so it works for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandragood1 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I also have that same model from Amazon. I love it! I have used it as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, and made great yogurt with it. i may try pressure canning with it in the fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I also have that same model from Amazon. I love it! I have used it as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, and made great yogurt with it. i may try pressure canning with it in the fall. I don't think the pressure gets high enough to be safe per the U.S. guidelines. http://www.hippressurecooking.com/consumer-alert-no-pressure-canning-in-un-tested-multi-cookers/ If you're not a rule follower, carry on. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Just bumping this thread because I noticed that Amazon has an Instant Pot on Lightning Deal right now. Here is the link. The lightning deal price is $113.99. It looks like the price is good until around 5pm EST, unless it sells out first. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLYWNYQ/ref=gb1h_tit_c-2_0842_e4ac1830?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=center-new-2&pf_rd_r=1W41ZNP8XHDFGSA9FAP7&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_p=2072380842 I don't know if it's a good price, but I thought I would mention it in case anyone is looking for that particular model. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Tempting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropymama Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Huh. I thought this was about weed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Huh. I thought this was about weed. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Huh. I thought this was about weed. I'm such a nerd!! I wasn't getting the Colorado references until I read your post! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Thank you all. I slacked and missed the lightning deal on amazon :( I have decided to buy the DUO 60 7 in 1 model based on all your recommendations :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Thank you all. I slacked and missed the lightning deal on amazon :( I have decided to buy the DUO 60 7 in 1 model based on all your recommendations :) It drops in price occasionally. Check the history on camelcamelcamel :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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