Instant Pot - should I buy one? (stores, used, microwave)
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I'm "this" close to ordering one but keep talking myself out of it because I already have a slow cooker and a pressure cooker, and am wondering if an Instant Pot is overkill?
Have any of you ditched your slow cooker/pressure cooker and bought an Instant Pot? Does food taste better than a slow cooker for example?
I'm waiting for them to start appearing on the shelves at the thrift stores before I buy mine.
I remember back when I worked at a retailer and we couldn't keep the George Foreman grills in stock.
Now? Tons of them for a buck or two at any Goodwill or yard sale.
I think the things I've heard about food not getting really "browned" in the Instant Pot keep me from looking into them very seriously, and I love to cook.
Any, I'm writing. I've taken too many kitchen fads to the thrift stores myself (bread machine anyone?)
Well... I've ditched the slow-cooker because it was unused other than collecting dust. Decided not to replace it with another dust collector. No regrets.
Thanks for that link Flamingo13 - I'm up to page 5 with goodness knows how many more pages to follow.
The general consensus seems to be that its a great little appliance. So far I've not read any comments about it not browning properly. Browning was one of the main attractions to my buying one - one less pot/pan to wash.
You're welcome (it didn't come up on a search for me either..... I just scrolled until I found it). The IP has been discussed recently in a home chat on The Wash. Post - mixed opinions, the expert cook said there is a learning curve on using it. I personally am fine w/my crock pot for my needs. Good luck.
Well... I've ditched the slow-cooker because it was unused other than collecting dust. Decided not to replace it with another dust collector. No regrets.
I'm waiting for them to start appearing on the shelves at the thrift stores before I buy mine.
I remember back when I worked at a retailer and we couldn't keep the George Foreman grills in stock.
Now? Tons of them for a buck or two at any Goodwill or yard sale.
I think the things I've heard about food not getting really "browned" in the Instant Pot keep me from looking into them very seriously, and I love to cook.
Any, I'm writing. I've taken too many kitchen fads to the thrift stores myself (bread machine anyone?)
My George Foreman grill went to a Salvation Army thrift store. My microwave, toaster oven, and electric frying pan are all that I need to cook with.
I'm "this" close to ordering one but keep talking myself out of it because I already have a slow cooker and a pressure cooker, and am wondering if an Instant Pot is overkill?
Why would you want an instant pot if you already have a pressure cooker. Is yours not electric and you want an electric one? If so, the Instant Pot and several other brands are great.
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