Instant Pot v Sage/Breville Fast Slow Pro Pressure Cooker

[hyphen]

Anyone have one? Instant Pot has the delayed start which would come in handy, but the Breville (which is branded Sage/Heston in UK) has the automatic pressure release which also sounds useful.

Instant Pot is out of stock till March though so is it worth waiting for the the other is available today?

[LordGrover]

I suspect they're both great. I've had my IP for a few years and wouldn't be without one now.
I pretty much only use the manual and/or steam function so all the other features are lost on me.
I'd recommend getting another sleeve/liner and/or 'regular' lid.

[hyphen]

Do you use the delay timer a lot?

[LordGrover]

Never.
Because it has such a large capacity, I tend to batch cook things like beans, rice & potatoes so there's always something available in the fridge/freezer.

[hyphen]

Thank you, one more question - would you find it useful if the pressure released itself automatically? As that seems the main feature of the other one.

No Instant Pots available in UK till Feb so wondering if worth waiting.

[LordGrover]

Fifty-fifty I guess. It may be useful for recipes/dishes that require QR, but most beans require NR anyway so nothing to be gained. Most vegetables cook within a minute or two so it's not like you're hanging around waiting.

FWIW I'd probably go with the Sage if/when I replace this one if only for a change - I don't think you'll go far wrong with either.

[hyphen]

Thanks, found that lakeland offer a 3 years warranty so going to go ahead rather than wait for Instant.

Thanks for your help.

[LordGrover]

You don't have to be veggie/vegan, but Vegan Under Pressure is excellent for timing/recipes for most common beans, legumes, veggies, grains, rice, etc. Highly recommended.
VUP.

[Jer_1974]

Timers good for making porridge so it's ready for breakfast. I do pot in a pot method with a Pyrex jug.

[Jer_1974]

They seem to be selling for twice what I paid new second hand on ebay. Daily Mail recon new ones are going for £1500

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[dapprman]

I've used my IP a fair bit since I got it a couple of years back, normally with the start timer - works well. Only thing that does not is rice - originally it was to replace my stove top pressure cooker, microwave rice cooker and provide a slow cooker. Still using the microwave rice cooker and contemplating a Japanese rice cooker (which is not cheap).

[LordGrover]

Surprises me. I find it excellent for perfectly cooked rice.

[hyphen]

dapprman said:

I've used my IP a fair bit since I got it a couple of years back, normally with the start timer - works well. Only thing that does not is rice - originally it was to replace my stove top pressure cooker, microwave rice cooker and provide a slow cooker. Still using the microwave rice cooker and contemplating a Japanese rice cooker (which is not cheap).

It better make rice! As I don't have space for a pressure cooker, rice cooker, bread maker and so on. So was betting on the pressure cooker making rice so i could sell the rice cooker on (high end Korean model) and use that space on the worktop.

Will be a pain if the pressure cooker doesn't make decent rice, it arrives next week sometime so will see. If it does you can buy my Korean one if you want.

[Jer_1974]

Use mine for rice all the time but it did take a few goes to get it right.

[LordGrover]

https://instantpot.com/how-to-cook-perfect-rice-in...

[dapprman]

LordGrover said:

https://instantpot.com/how-to-cook-perfect-rice-in...

Will try that as using the supplied instructions and the 'guide' instructions resulted in rice mash on each occasion, with Japanese medium (not sushi), jasmine scented, and basmati rice.

[LordGrover]

I typically use brown or brown basmati rice; 1:1 water, 22 minutes manual, NPR10.

[dapprman]

It worked

Now the only problem - whichis the same problem I'd have with a Japanese rice cooker, is how to I reheat the remainder ... - with the microwave cooker I'd just add a small drizzle of water and pop into the microwave.

[LordGrover]

Pot in pot on trivet.

Edited by LordGrover on Monday 8th January 09:51

[hyphen]

dapprman said:

It worked

Now the only problem - whichis the same problem I'd have with a Japanese rice cooker, is how to I reheat the remainder ...

Rice cocker have both a keep warm and also a reheat button.

Hopefully my Sage arrives tomorrow