Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel

I was slow to warm up to this appliance in my kitchen. I bought it to quickly cook a corned beef for St Patrick’s day. When it arrived I promptly threw away my old rusty but well used rice cooker (how many appliances can I really fit in my cupboard anyway?). It did a wonderful job, but honestly having never used a pressure cooker before I felt like I was programming a sensitive bomb that may go off in my kitchen at any moment! Every little beep or noise was frightening! I almost peed my pants when I released the pressure valve and loud hot greasy steam erupted from its behind angrily! That was not a fun clean up job! So after St patties was over it sat for months till I eventually pulled it out again to try making rice (yeah no I can’t seem to cook it on the stove). The rice cooked great in about the same time it took my old rice cooker. I now love my pot because of what happened last week. We got home late and I grudgingly wandered into the kitchen late one night wondering what I was going to make for dinner. I found a small jar of Thai peanut sauce and a freezer burned chunk of raw chicken way in the back of my freezer. I tossed both in and set it for 12 minutes. I didn’t expect it to actually work, but what came out was a pot full of juicy Thai peanut chicken I tossed over rice! So Yummy and quick and easy! I’m excited to see what else will work well now!

Over the years, I have purchased hundreds of items from Amazon, and for the most part, got what I expected. I never reviewed any of them. But from the moment I received my Instant Pot, I felt that I had purchased something that not only exceeded my expectations, but will make my life easier (and more delicious)!I am a holistic nutritionist and a follower of a lower carb/paleo/primal lifestyle (and yes, it is not only a food regimen, but a lifestyle). Many of the meals I prepare require advance planning and preparation, and I am OK with that, realizing that it is an investment in my family's health and wellbeing. I was looking for something that would support my food choices and perhaps make it a little less time-consuming. I have used a crockpot extensively over the past years and while I appreciate the ease of use and the ability to put a meal on the table soon after I got home in the evening, there is that "everything tastes the same" factor I was running into with my family.So I began thinking about ways to cook my meals faster and realized that a pressure cooker may be the answer. But, I am scared of pressure cookers. Even though my head tells me that people have been using them for many years with no problems, my heart said there was a strong chance I could blow up the entire kitchen, myself included. I had no idea there were electric, programmable pressure cookers out there that would virtually eliminate that worry until I began researching them, first on Amazon, and then on other websites. I eventually purchased the Instant Pot over the others because of the stainless steel insert (no aluminum), the size of the pot (I wanted a larger capacity), and the ease of use.The day it arrived, I plugged it in and began reading the manual. The manual was very helpful, even included a suggested trial run to familiarize one with the basics. My first meal was potato soup (I know potatoes are not low carb or paleo, but once in a while you gotta have potato soup). I was amaz

I’m very happy with my Instant Pot! It’s easy to use, cooks food quickly, and makes meal preparation so much more convenient. I love that it has multiple cooking functions in one appliance, which saves both time and space in the kitchen. It’s also easy to clean. Great quality and definitely worth the purchase. Highly recommend!

The Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 is nothing short of an absolute kitchen legend, proving its worth over nine years of faithful service across multiple states and climates. From bustling everyday weeknight dinners to long-term ownership, this 6-quart multi-cooker has stood the test of time without missing a single beat. Long-term durability is rare in modern small appliances, but this unit has proven to be an indestructible workhorse that handles whatever culinary challenge is thrown at it.What makes this appliance truly exceptional is its unmatched versatility, functioning seamlessly as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, and warmer. Over nearly a decade of use, having a single device that can effortlessly transition from searing meats using the sauté function to pressure cooking a tender roast in a fraction of the traditional time has completely streamlined meal preparation. The 3-ply bottom stainless steel inner pot has withstood years of heavy scrubbing, thermal shifts, and heavy use without warping or losing its integrity.Life changes, and appliance durability is put to the ultimate test when you pack up your entire household and move across the country. Having survived a major relocation move all the way from California to Hawaii, the IP-DUO60 shrugged off the transit and unpacked ready to work. Even amidst the humid, tropical island environment, the electronics, pressure valve components, and brushed stainless steel exterior have remained completely corrosion-free and fully operational.Beyond its physical resilience, the engineering behind the Duo series emphasizes safety and reliability, featuring robust locking mechanisms and precise microprocessor temperature controls. Over nine years of regular operation, those built-in safety safeguards provide total peace of mind every time the lid seals shut and pressure builds. It heats efficiently, cooks evenly, and consistently delivers predictable, mouth-watering results whe