Pressure cooker vs. Instant Pot
 

I've been tempted to buy an Instant Pot. I have a Fagor pressure cooker that I love but have been tempted by all the other things an Instant Pot can do such as make yogurt and slow cook and I do need a new slow cooker. I inherited an older electric pressure cooker that an elderly aunt had bought off of the Home Shopping Network and tried using it a few times but it took twice as long as something I would cook on my stovetop pressure cooker. My question is does the Instant Pot take longer than a stovetop pressure cooker?

IDK the answer to your question but wanted to let you know you can make yogurt using a crock pot. I've done it many times and it turns out nicely...

Just in case you are on facebook, there are groups dedicated to instant pot and/or pressure cookers. Lots of members here to help with your questions. I am thinking about an instant pot too. I use the old fashioned pressure cooker now.

I don't have an answer either, but I'm sure interested in the Instant Pot because of all the different things it can do. I like the idea of being able to sauté and use as crockpot or pressure cooking, mainly because of what I've read here. Sounds perfect for our motorhome as it has so many uses. So I've been looking at Amazon and now I see the one I want says it will ship in 2 or 3 months. What's up with that? I know, I should ask Amazon:(

Maybe they are waiting for shipment, especially if made in China. I'm sticking with my crockpot, have used them since their appearance on the market. They usually have a meal or dessert in them a couple times a week.

The instant pot takes a little bit longer than a stove top because stove tops are 15psi and electronic pressure cookers are about 12psi, but the electronic ones are worth every penny. You can literally set it and walk away, there is no noise like the stove top jigglers, they don't burn like the stove top ones. I use mine which is an Elite several times a week. They are wonderful.

I bought the Instant Pot using a Black Friday sale thru Amazon (bought 2 for gifts also). I bought it because my daughter raves about hers, and uses is several times a week. I like it, especially for roasts and pulled meats. I takes longer than a stove top one, but the time isn't significant. I wouldn't buy another one unless it was a terrific sale - they are expensive!

I had another brand electric pressure cooker which I liked and then daughter talked me into the instant pot. I really love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. Its so much better than the other. I would recommend that if you get one for you to get the 8qt. duo. the extra dollars are so worth it. It is just me and hubby and I use it at least 3 times a week and making the yogurt is so easy and is way better tasting than store bought.

I never used my stove top pressure cooker much - scared of it exploding. I love my Instant Pot. Automatic, safety shut off if something goes wrong. Did I mention I love my Instant Pot? Gave my crock pot to my daughter.

I had some experience with a stove top pressure cooker a long time ago. I had to babysit it. Gave it away. Got the instant pot a couple of months ago and love it. There are some tricks to get it to come up to pressure faster like turning it to sauté before you get anything in it and heating the liquids a bit - I love that I can put the ingredients in and set it and go about my business and then there is a delicious meal. I've made rice "pot in a pot" on top of the meal and it comes out great. I've cooked more since I got the Instant pot than in the last year. I haven't used it as a slow cooker - I have several of those. I also like that you can cook frozen meat and it comes out good. I am a fan.

I usually buy plain nonfat Dannon yogurt...can you make non fat yogurt in the instant pot? Wondering what ingredients do you use to make yogurt?

I thank everybody for their response to my question and will wait for good price on an Instant Pot.

I have seen them at Amazon for $99 for the duo...maybe Black Friday might beat that. I prefer to buy local in case it doesn't meet my expectations, and it is easier to return that way.

I do believe the stove top pressure cooker is faster than the electric ones.
For example, I put a roast in and it took almost 2 hours before it was tender. The book said something like 25 minutes. I took it out and it was still bloody inside. For a pot roast!
I could do that in my stovetop pressure cooker in 30 minutes or so.
Modern pressure cookers are so foolproof, they are very safe and yes, you do have to adjust the burner to keep the jiggle at the right tempo, but there isn't much to that.
One thing I've found that the Instant Pot is great at is, of all things, risotto. No more stirring for 30 minutes. I was impressed. And I'm a chef! ;)
I think the Instant Pot definitely has its place but the stove top pressure cooker can still be useful, too.

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I made this last night. It was the second time I've made it. Came out perfect both times.

I don't care for slow cook mode in the Instant Pot.It doesn't heat all around the container,just from the bottom.Not sure if that is the difference,but don't see many posts using slow cook mode.

I don't know if you use Facebook, but, if you do, there is an Instant Pot Community that has a lot of good information. some people like the slow cook function but many have just adapted their slow cook recipes to the Instant Pot. Of course not all recipes will convert, I don't think, but many will. I have only had my Instant Pot since mid December, but haven't used the crockpot since then.

What is the difference between this one: http://instantpot.com/
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this one? (I have this one): https://www.cuisinart.com/products/s...ances/cpc-600/

Mine sautes, has a slow cooking mode (simmer) and is programmable. I wouldn't leave raw meat in mine for hours when using the programmable timer. Seems very dangerous and invites germs and other icky things to the table. :)

I usually use my pressure cooker for spaghetti sauce and making my own stocks for soup bases.

Probably similar to a Honda vs Nissan. Same idea, different features. the Instant Pot has a stainless steel liner. Amazingly it is very easy to clean.

I love the stainless steel liner feature. And yes, it is very easy to clean. Much lighter then a 'crock'.

I don't know anything about the Instant Pot ,,,But I have a Electric Pressure Cooker I brought from a QVC store for $25.00 a long time ago best thing I've had in the kitchen in a long time I have 3 Pressure cookers for the stove top but i love my Electric Pressure Cooker ,,,That's just my 2 cents

Any of you who do crafty I read on the Instant Pot Community Forum on Facebook that someone took an Instant Pot class on Crafty! I can't get it to open for me, so can't report further.

Well if one types it in correctly it does come up. There is a pressure cooker class on craftsy

I have heard that the instant pot is more user friendly than some of the other brands. So if I ever decide to replace my old cooker I'll go with Instant Pot.

My IP Duo is being delivered today. I hope it's as good as people say.

Keep us posted..there is a very active instant pot Facebook group too.

I have always loved my old fashioned stove top pressure cooker. I admit I always worried about those horror stories about it blowing up. My daughter got me a new fang-dangle (looks like a crock pot) and it is soooo beyond me. There are no direction or recipes, totally intimidated by the whole thing. It's still in the box out in the garage.

Is it an electric pressure cooker? Maybe if you look on the box and get the brand you can google for instructions. They are really pretty easy. I was just watching an Instant Pot You Tube where the safety features are explained.

CindyB I agree with Stitchnripper go to the internet & find directions. I think all the electric pressure cookers operate basically the same way. You will not be disappointed believe me. I've had mine only a short while and it is the most used appliance in my kitchen. Gave my crockpot to my daughter to use in her soap making. I was afraid at first because I grew up hearing all the horror stories about cookers blowing up & spewing stuff all over the ceiling but the electric pots have built in safety mechanisms so we don't have to worry about that.

I have been checking out the all in one from Walmarts, many places have them but so for the best price has been there. It does the slow cooking, braising, pressure cooker, etc. I had one of the old pressure cookers for years and didn't like using it because you has to adjust the valve. Several years I bought a small one and you just close it and locked it, no worrying about the valve. A few years later I bought a bigger one. I love mine, it cooks everything much faster than on the stove top. I want the all in one and the get rid of my slow cooker, pressure cookers, etc. I'm wondering if your electric one just doesn't have the proper temp set anymore, which could also be a hazard for keeping the food hot enough while cooking

Thanks for your imput. I have been looking at these but didn't know anyone who had one. Will check out the Elite.

And misseva echoed my fears -- I was afraid of my old pressure cooker, plus it took too much fussing to get the pressure correct.

Before you get rid of the slo cooker,check out the slo cooker mode.My electric pressure cooker works fine .....except as a slo cooker.Most ppl just don't bother,but I like slo cooker for some things.

I have the Power Pressure Cooker and love love love it. I cooked dried black eyed peas - just washed them and added ham and salt. Turned on the machine and hit the bean lintel button. I cooked them for 30 minutes. Next time I will lower it to 20 because they were a little mushy but oh so good!!!!!

Yes you have to be willing to play with the timing even on a stovetop. I made carrots but a little soft even at five minutes do will try again.

Thanks plainpat, I'll do that. This has been on my list of things to get and I have a roast at home that I could practice on. I love the fact that you can sear it and then slow cook in the same pot, more flavor and not more pans

misseva, when I was growing up and as kids were running in and out, I can remember that for two different things you were cautioned to go slow, no slamming of the doors or stomping, one was when a cake was in the oven and the other the pressure cooker was going. I do have two that go on top of the stove and there's no gages to set and no worrying about exploding, but I like that with electric, you have a timer and you don't have to make sure you're watching how long so that it doesn't run out of liquid, etc.

Yes and it's almost impossible for me to get the burner at correct temp on an electric stove. My dtr cans veggies in stove top pressure cooker but she does it outside (under carport) and uses butane set up that they use for frying fish. There is just something about that petcock juggling & hissing that scares me.

Ok instant cookers! I'm teetering....what size would you recommend...only me and dd...occasionally other dd or gd visit...not frequently......

the people on the Instant Pot Facebook always suggest going bigger but I have the Instant Pot Lux 6 quart and have used it when there were 5 extra people here and it was quite sufficient. Usually it is me and Mr Stotchnripper and I am perfectly satisfied with it. You can cook small amounts or enough for leftovers. I made two poached eggs yesterday.

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 yrs. ago and I dearly love it. I don't cook as much as I used to, but it is here when I need it. I love the fact that it can be used as a slow cooker as well as pressure cooker. I had the stove top pressure cooker years, and years ago and was terribly frightened by it. I used it very little because I was afraid it would blow up!! If you purchase the Insta-Pot, I don't think you will regret it. If you plan to use as slow cooker, purchase the optional see through lid. I also purchase a cookbook at the same time. It helped me get the feel for how to use it. Another person mentioned the cooking class on Craftsy. I was unaware of it. I'll sure be checking that out. Hope this helps you. Happy cooking!