Heads up : Amazing bit of kit
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Newbie but been lurking for years...
I had to retire my old stove top pressure cooker a month or so back and after a bit of research got one of these http://www.instantpot.co.uk
Honestly it's bleeding fantastic. Not only does it pressure cook, it slow-cooks, steams, has a sauté setting and you can even make yogurt in it (not tried that bit yet). It's allowed me to throw out my slow cooker and my rice cooker - saving lots of cupboard space and, unlike most other electric pressure cookers it has a good thick stainless pressure vessel - which can go directly on to the hob if necessary.
But the best bit is how well it cooks. Far less faff than the old stove top, it has programs for things like meat/rice/beans so basically you just fill it up, hit the appropriate program and walk away. It keeps things warm for about 8 hours once the pressure cycle is finished. The minimum amount of liquid you can use is 160ml - which I'd have never risked with the old cooker - meaning I can get non-sloppy results without having to reduce liquid, filling the kitchen with condensation. It's also fantastic for making clear stock because the heating cycle is gentle and doesn't emulsify fat or kick up much 'sediment'.
I never thought I'd ever be able to do stuff like risotto in a pressure cooker but it's a piece of piss, same with pasta... Just create a 'sauce' first, release the pressure then throw in some rice or pasta for a few more mins under pressure. It's also great for pulled pork and slow cooked brisket for BBQ type recipes but done quickly under pressure.
Best kitchen gadget I've bought in over 30 years.
Anyone else got one? Any good recipes?
I had to retire my old stove top pressure cooker a month or so back and after a bit of research got one of these http://www.instantpot.co.uk
Honestly it's bleeding fantastic. Not only does it pressure cook, it slow-cooks, steams, has a sauté setting and you can even make yogurt in it (not tried that bit yet). It's allowed me to throw out my slow cooker and my rice cooker - saving lots of cupboard space and, unlike most other electric pressure cookers it has a good thick stainless pressure vessel - which can go directly on to the hob if necessary.
But the best bit is how well it cooks. Far less faff than the old stove top, it has programs for things like meat/rice/beans so basically you just fill it up, hit the appropriate program and walk away. It keeps things warm for about 8 hours once the pressure cycle is finished. The minimum amount of liquid you can use is 160ml - which I'd have never risked with the old cooker - meaning I can get non-sloppy results without having to reduce liquid, filling the kitchen with condensation. It's also fantastic for making clear stock because the heating cycle is gentle and doesn't emulsify fat or kick up much 'sediment'.
I never thought I'd ever be able to do stuff like risotto in a pressure cooker but it's a piece of piss, same with pasta... Just create a 'sauce' first, release the pressure then throw in some rice or pasta for a few more mins under pressure. It's also great for pulled pork and slow cooked brisket for BBQ type recipes but done quickly under pressure.
Best kitchen gadget I've bought in over 30 years.
Anyone else got one? Any good recipes?
flatsix3.6 said:
What's it actual cooking capacity in litres.
Mine's 6 litres but I think there's a 5 litre version. Can't recommend it highly enough. I was replacing a two vessel stainless kit from Prestige (two pots; 4 litre and 6 litre with one pressure lid) but the plastic housing around weight cracked (from heat!) and they don't make spares any longer (bar stewards, it would have been perfectly serviceable with a spare). Anyway, I wanted to get something high quality like a Kuhn Rikon, because I didn't want to get burnt by built in obsolescence again, but they're over a hundred quid so I started looking around and found the Instant Pot.
I wasn't expecting to be so Impressed but the electronic functions take out all the faff.
lost in espace said:
Been using it constantly since purchase. One pot to clean up. Meatballs in curry sauce with rice, with creamed butternut squash tonight. Pork chops were great, lovely chargrilled chicken. Made some soup, really easy!
Fantastic, replaced the slow cooker and steamer.
Wife seen the light or have you replaced her with another gadget Fantastic, replaced the slow cooker and steamer.
I'm seriously considering getting one of these, but not sure which one to go for.
Costco have the IP-LUX50 6-in-1 reduced from Monday to £84 which seems good value, though it is the smaller 5L one not the 6L IP-LUX60 which is £109.99 at Amazon.
However, I understand this has now been replaced by the IP-DUO60 7-in-1 which is £129.99 at Amazon.
From the differences between the two models apart from size, the new model seems to have a yoghurt facility, a low pressure setting, and a better designed lid/handle but I don't think that is worth £46 more from what I can see.
I'm not sure how much I'll use it yet, so tempted to get the cheaper one from Costco, but don't want to end up regretting it.
Costco have the IP-LUX50 6-in-1 reduced from Monday to £84 which seems good value, though it is the smaller 5L one not the 6L IP-LUX60 which is £109.99 at Amazon.
However, I understand this has now been replaced by the IP-DUO60 7-in-1 which is £129.99 at Amazon.
From the differences between the two models apart from size, the new model seems to have a yoghurt facility, a low pressure setting, and a better designed lid/handle but I don't think that is worth £46 more from what I can see.
I'm not sure how much I'll use it yet, so tempted to get the cheaper one from Costco, but don't want to end up regretting it.
garreth64 said:
I'm seriously considering getting one of these, but not sure which one to go for.
Costco have the IP-LUX50 6-in-1 reduced from Monday to £84 which seems good value, though it is the smaller 5L one not the 6L IP-LUX60 which is £109.99 at Amazon.
However, I understand this has now been replaced by the IP-DUO60 7-in-1 which is £129.99 at Amazon.
From the differences between the two models apart from size, the new model seems to have a yoghurt facility, a low pressure setting, and a better designed lid/handle but I don't think that is worth £46 more from what I can see.
I'm not sure how much I'll use it yet, so tempted to get the cheaper one from Costco, but don't want to end up regretting it.
I got the LUX60 for xmas, and it's brilliant. I certainly can't see any need for the DUO60, making yoghurt is not something I would ever bother with and I don't see much use for a low pressure setting.Costco have the IP-LUX50 6-in-1 reduced from Monday to £84 which seems good value, though it is the smaller 5L one not the 6L IP-LUX60 which is £109.99 at Amazon.
However, I understand this has now been replaced by the IP-DUO60 7-in-1 which is £129.99 at Amazon.
From the differences between the two models apart from size, the new model seems to have a yoghurt facility, a low pressure setting, and a better designed lid/handle but I don't think that is worth £46 more from what I can see.
I'm not sure how much I'll use it yet, so tempted to get the cheaper one from Costco, but don't want to end up regretting it.
Check out the ribs I made in it... 20 mins pressure cooked, and then 20 mins in a hot oven after brushing with BBQ sauce and sprinkling with brown sugar. Meat just falls off the bone and the texture is just incredible.
Edited by calibrax on Sunday 6th September 21:46
calibrax said:
I got the LUX60 for xmas, and it's brilliant. I certainly can't see any need for the DUO60, making yoghurt is not something I would ever bother with and I don't see much use for a low pressure setting.
Check out the ribs I made in it... 20 mins pressure cooked, and then 20 mins in a hot oven after brushing with BBQ sauce and sprinkling with brown sugar. Meat just falls off the bone and the texture is just incredible.
Ribs look great!Check out the ribs I made in it... 20 mins pressure cooked, and then 20 mins in a hot oven after brushing with BBQ sauce and sprinkling with brown sugar. Meat just falls off the bone and the texture is just incredible.
I can't see me ever wanting to make yoghurt either, and I think the 5L should be big enough. My other half is veggie so most of the time I'll be making stuff for myself and freezing portions for lunches etc.
Vyse said:
Is it worth getting one of these or just a bog standard slow cooker?
A bog standard slow cooker is much cheaper to buy. But this holds about twice as much, and the pressure cooking is brilliant - you can make meals very quickly with it and the meat is like it's been slow cooked, very tender. I use mine every week. Very easy to clean as well!Edited by calibrax on Sunday 6th September 21:54
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