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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Review: Is It Worth It?
Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer and more in one pot — weeknight dinner with one button.
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Our verdict
Few kitchen gadgets earn their counter space like the Instant Pot. It's fast, hands-off, and genuinely replaces several appliances — which is exactly why it's been a best seller for years.
The short version
The Instant Pot earned its cult following by replacing a cupboard full of appliances. It pressure-cooks tough cuts tender in a fraction of the usual time, doubles as a slow cooker, rice cooker and steamer, and lets you walk away while it works. For busy households it quietly becomes the most-used thing in the kitchen.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Replaces 7 appliances in one pot
- Pressure cooking is dramatically faster
- Hands-off — set it and walk away
- Frees up cupboard space
- Consistent, repeatable results
- Cooks big batches for meal prep
Cons
- A bit of a learning curve at first
- Pressure release adds a few minutes
- Bulky to store
Why people love it
One pot, many jobs
Pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté and cook rice — all from a single appliance and control panel.
Weeknight fast
Pressure cooking turns hours-long braises and dried beans into a fraction of the time.
Set it and walk away
Add your ingredients, pick a program, and let it do the work while you do something else.
Who it's for
- Busy families and weeknight cooks
- Batch cooking and meal prep
- Kitchen beginners who want consistency
- Small kitchens short on appliance space
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Check Price on Amazon →Sold and shipped by AmazonFrequently asked questions
Is it hard to use?
There's a short learning curve, but most people are comfortable after a couple of meals — the presets do the thinking for you.
What can it make?
Soups, stews, beans, rice, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, shredded meats, steamed veggies and much more.
How much faster is it?
Pressure cooking can cut long braises and dried beans down to a fraction of stovetop time.
Is it safe?
Modern Instant Pots have multiple built-in safety mechanisms for pressure cooking.
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