The timer is also useful - you can go and do other things and know exactly when you’ll be needed back in the kitchen. The main function is pressure cooking, which speeds up the cooking time of cheaper ingredients while adding more flavour than a slow cooker ever can. Easy to use control panel– Allowing you to effortlessly select between 13 built–in, One–Touch Smart Programmes. You do need to cook them on Low, time them precisely and vent the steam quickly at the end to get the most accurate results.

The hotter or higher pressure you cook food at, the longer it will need to decompress, so although the cooking times say 5 minutes etc, it could easily be 20 extra minutes of waiting - but as this is a safety mechanism, we’re not going to penalise Instant Pot for it. Though you’ll have to make an initial investment, over time you will be able to spend less on cheaper ingredients. When the cooking time has finished you can open the valve to decrease the pressure quickly, which produces a stream of noisy steam. Crock Pot is a well-known brand in America and is beginning to develop a loyal following here in the UK, too. The steam rack is also made from food grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel, so you can be sure that all of your food is cooked safely.

Note: Oils and oil-based sauces do not have enough water content to account for the required liquid volume.

The two-lid design allows you to cook and crisp in the same pot – simply switch from the Pressure Lid to the Crisping lid to finish your food with a delicious crisp. Not only do they speed up the baking process but they’re also super stylish, drawing envy from any visitors to your kitchen.Smart Program timed cooking presets let you “set it and forget it,” freeing you to do other things while the Duo cooks your dinner safely and quickly, with minimal mess and easy clean up. Please remember, if the package was signed for without a damage note, we only have up to 48 hours to lodge a claim with the courier for the contents of the package after which, claims may not get accepted free of charge.

These have a firmer texture than canned varieties which give more bite to whatever you add them too. Automatic Temperature Control – Regulates heating to ensure the inner pot remains within a safe temperature range, based on the program. Cooking up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods*, Pressure Cooking uses super-heated steam to quickly and easily cook delicious steaks, roast chicken, chilli, curry, desserts and more. The silicone seal picks up aromas from the food that don’t wash out so it needs airing and cleaning regularly. Even if you have turned on the temperature control and set it high or low according to your liking, the outer part of the product is stainless steel, so it turns hot irrespective.

If scrubbing is necessary, use a non‐abrasive cleanser or liquid dish soap with a nylon pad or brush. Overall, we found the Instant Pot Duo Crisp difficult to separate from the brilliant Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid, aside from the former being a touch more affordable. The inner pot encounters a heat distribution issue, such as when starch accumulates on the bottom of the inner pot. Incredibly easy to use, even a reluctant home cook will be able to work their way around the extensive cooking programs, and with regulated temperatures at every step, this is where you’ll see the real “set it and forget it” benefit of multi-cookers.

Whether you’re looking for a pressure cooker, slow cooker or air fryer, this multi-cooker makes it easy to cook delicious homemade meals, sides, snacks and desserts. Please do not feel any sense of urgency based on our data, we exist only to help you save money in a calm and well-thought out manner. Impress your guests with 7 cooking functions in one pot, including Pressure Cook, Air Fry, Slow Cook, Steam, Bake/Roast, Sear/Sauté and Grill. If the latter happens to be a dealbreaker for you, then you may be better off opting for something like the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1.While that’s still true to some extent, nowadays many of the best multi cookers are highly capable in their own right. Then choose from Air Crisp, Bake/Roast or Grill settings to give your perfectly cooked food a golden finish. These 13 One–Touch Smart Programmes include: Pressure Cook, Soup/Broth,Saute,Rice, Porridge/Oatmeal,Steam,Slow Cook,Cake Maker,Yoghurt,Keep Warm. The steam vent feels wrong when you turn from vent to seal or vice versa as it sits loose in its socket. That way, you can cook your food quickly and choose the time you want to eat it—no pressure to enjoy a warm meal as soon as it is cooked.