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FAQs

What is the most popular Instant Pot model? ›

In general, the Instant Pot Duo seems to be the most popular, because it offers excellent value — it's the most affordable model but still cooks seven ways and has basic, intuitive controls. The Duo also offers the Duo Crisp model that can also air fry.

The default Instant Pot meat setting is pre-programmed to set the pot to cook at High pressure for 35 minutes, which is suitable for most dishes like beef stew or pulled pork. If you press the Meat/Stew button again, you can adjust the mode from Normal to Less or More (this simply changes the cooking time).

The average lifespan of an Instant Pot ranges from 2-5 years, but it can last longer depending on how often it's used and how well-maintained it is. So it's safe to say Instant Pots aren't commonly being replaced, and may even be a one-time purchase.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal in March, Ben Gadbois, the CEO of Instant Brands, expressed his optimism about the company's signature item, the Instant Pot. “We believe that the Instant Pot product is going to be around for a long, long, long time, and we still sell a lot of volume,” he told the outlet.

We recommend the Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker for its lightweight, compact design. This small but mighty appliance is perfect for Instant Pot beginners, as it's petite three-quart size is not intimidating, nor does it take up too much counter space.

“In particular, tightening of credit terms and higher interest rates impacted our liquidity levels and made our capital structure unsustainable,” Mr. Gadbois said. Instant Brands said in a statement on Wednesday that the new financing would allow the company to continue paying workers, vendors and suppliers.

If you're looking to save counter space or don't want to spend a lot of money on separate appliances, then an Instant Pot could be worth the expense. However, if you're only going to use one or two functions of the Instant Pot, it's worth considering if separate devices would be more cost-effective.

There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure you never have this issue again. First, make sure there is enough liquid in the pot. Instant Pots rely on water-based liquid to pressurize properly and if the food is too dry it will begin to overheat.

Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Can I put frozen meat in a pressure cooker? ›

It is safe to cook frozen food in a pressure cooker because it uses pressure to move food through the "Danger Zone" quickly. As a result, you don't run into the issues that you would find by cooking frozen food in a slow cooker, where it can stay too long in the Danger Zone and could become unsafe.

How Long Does it Take for Instant Pot to Natural Release? Natural release is the slowest pressure release method. Instant Pot natural release can take 10 to 40 minutes, depending on quantity, density, and type of food. Some Instant Pot recipes include this time in the cooking time but some do not.

Wait for the pressure indicator valve to pop up - once it's up you're good to go! Once the cooking time is up, you'll need to release the pressure naturally or quickly. To release the pressure naturally, turn off the pressure cooker and wait 15-20 minutes until the pressure indicator falls.