I am new to Quilting Board. This is my first post. I saw your question concerning the Insta-Pot. I purchased one about 1 1/2 years ago. I love mine. I use it just as much as a slow cooker when we are having the whole family over (12). I would recommend you purchasing the see through lid if using as a slow cooker. I also purchased a cookbook to help me get the feel for using it. Everything I have cooked in the Insta-Pot has turned out exceptional, whether slow cooking or pressure cooking. I am not frightened by it at all, as I was by the stove top pressure cooker. I was afraid all the time that that thing was going to blow up! Thus, I used it very little. You can't go wrong with the Insta-Pot. I'm sure there are other brands that work as well, but I only have experience with the IP. Happy cooking!!