Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

I have never used a pressure cooker before and have mostly been afraid to try due to hearing stories about how dangerous they are. This cooker, being electric, seems like a safe introduction to this cooking method. I’m not very fond of stainless steel anything in the kitchen, so although it doesn’t affect the function of the cooker, it gets a big thumbs down from me for exterior design. Right out of the box, I realized there is going to be a bit of a learning curve to use this device. As I began reading the user’s manual, there are a lot of instructions to keep in mind for safety as well as use for each of the cooking methods. Fortunately, the instructions are only a few short pages in English and the rest of the booklet is dedicated to other languages. I was happy to see a cookbook included, but I am a little disappointed that there aren’t a lot of recipes. Also, the instructions are not very clear on the weight of some foods. For example, it says in the cooking chart that a whole chicken takes 20-25 minutes (total, not per pound), but it doesn’t state the weight of the chicken to begin with. Fortunately, you can go online and search for “electric pressure cooker recipes”. The first thing I experimented with was a pound of brown rice. The booklet gives ratios of water to rice (and beans, etc) and it was spot on for the whole pound. I have never been able to make great rice because I am impatient and always open the lid. This pressure cooker, from start to finish, took under 30 minutes and the rice is perfect. It was actually much more simple that I thought! I also chopped up some boneless, skinless chicken breasts to test the saute function and was very pleased that it was so quick and easy. Also, the stainless steel pot is easy to clean. I am looking forward to cooking many things in this pressure cooker. It’s fast, easy and so convenient.

I have a a larger Intant pot for several years now and I wouldn't be without it, but I lost my husband recently and I really needed something smaller, something I could use efficiently for one or two people. I found this in the Instant pot mini. My mini cooks brilliantly with small amounts and still lets me batch cook for 4+ meals at time, It's ideal, the size is brilliant , I like the fact the the plug is attached to the Pot and not seperate, I can fit a small chicken in it . It sits nicely on the work bench and looks really smart, it has become my new best friend. I would recommend the mini for anyone in my situation who wants to eat good healthy food without the hassle of using lots of different pans, it allows you to prep and walk away and enjoy your day and come home to a home cooked meal that cooked itself.