Instant Pot - Duo Nova 8-Quart 7-in-1, One-Touch Multi-Cooker - Silver

I think at this point everybody should have an instantpot, such a great pot when to comes to cook your favorite dish! Pro - instapot is black plastic with stainless steal, it’s also not lightweight but it’s very sturdy - mine came with red rubber seal that helps pressurized the pot for anything you cook ( i’ve noticed that depending on the dish you make, the smells stays in the seal, as a tip id suggest to ordering an extra seal to minimize transferring the scent to the next dish) - you can get more creative by buy different accessories for instantpot to cook your product - cleaning instant pot is fairly simple, the only two part you needed to wash is the pot and the rubber seal, which can also be put in dishwasher, the outher part cleans easily with damp cloth - cooking food in instant pot is definitely a lot quicker than cooking in the stove, shortens cooking time while maintaining the quality of the dish cons - first experience cooking rice on instant pot , the rice stuck to the bottom of the pot, this was resolved by adding a drizzle of olive oil before you start cooking - depressurizing the instant pot kinda gets messy if you’re not careful, by turning a little at a time, it helps to not create a mess - instant pot 8 quart is a great size for family sized meal , but if you’re limited on counter space , it could be an issue because you want to place it on open space that’s not directly under the cabinets - make sure you have sufficient counter space to store it, since it’s an 8 quart it can be bulk and in the way overall great product, I do love the countless number of recipes you can make with it, and the fact you don’t have to keep an eye on it as you for something you’re cooking on the stove, basically put all the ingredients and press start and enjoy your meal!

I read all reviews before purchasing and was like finally a Good one so wrong. This pit is definitely not for new user and the handle gets o hot you can’t even touch it without a potholder to remove. It’s so heavy to move and the steam could 3rd degree burn you if not carful. And not sure why but water pools under the pot while it’s cooking. This is a horrible instant pot and I’m sorry I bought it. It will be going back. So disappointed. And no one at Best Buy is even helpful to ask questions.

I bought this as a surprise for my wife, and she loved it. She literally couldn’t stop smiling, and now she uses it instead of her rice cooker since it does everything. It took her a while to use to all of the functions, but now that she understands how it works she uses it for almost everything.

Good quality and a lot of differents plate you will be able to enjoy as soon as you get this item

Right off the bat, this unit is HUGE. The 8-quart unit serves 'large families' according to the Instant Pot's website, so that explains its enormous size. My kitchen is small, so I have to figure out where to store it when not in use. As for its features, there are many cooking options with various buttons and settings, but I'll eventually figure them out as well. Before getting started, be sure to read the enclosed manual and watch the videos on Instant Pot's website (they have a wide range of recipes as well). When the unit finishes cooking and releases the steam, it shoots out diagonally, so make sure there is nothing in the way. Also, definitely cover your hands with an oven mitt or some type of a protective gear to avoid getting burnt with hot steams when releasing the pressure valve. I steamed broccoli as my very first Instant Pot meal (or side dish), after the initial test run with water. I know it sounds boring, but it turned out to be an important test. I searched online and found a good recommendation to set the timer to zero (0) min., so it won't overcook. The portion I was steaming was smaller than what the recipe suggested, so I reduced the amount of water - a big mistake. It turns out the liquid you add doesn't necessary collate proportionately to the amount of food you are cooking. If you don't put enough liquid, you end up burning your food. I got this alarming message on the display stating 'FOOD BURN' and the bottom of the inner pot got slightly scorched. Good news, though - broccoli were still steamed perfectly and delicious without adding any seasoning. Also, the inner pot cleaned out really well and I was able to wash off the burn effortlessly, so it's good as new again! Overall, I am happy with my new Instant Pot Duo Nova (one less star for its bulkiness) and can't wait to try cooking more heathy meals.

My wife has been wanting to get an InstantPot since we started staying at home due to COVID. She liked the idea of getting something that could make a lot of food quickly with recipes she found on Pinterest. We had another pressure cooker that we've had for a while, but the recipes for that cooker vs an InstantPot one required conversions of ingredient size - and she wanted something that she could use quickly and simply. She's used it so far to make a large pot of rice, which she normally has trouble cooking on a cooktop, as well as some excellent macaroni and cheese! Having something that she can use to whip up tasty food quickly is a win-win for me! The main thing she noted about it versus our older, non-InstantPot branded cooker, was how easy it was use. At first, she was a little surprised that there wasn't a real "instruction" manual or anything with it, but it was easy enough to turn on and start using day one. InstantPot also has a mobile app where you can view other recipes to get new ideas - which is a blessing, so you don't find yourself eating the same food over and over again. The larger size pot also makes plenty of food for our family of 4, we usually have leftovers. It could probably be used to take care of meal prep for a larger group of people too, and once all this COVID craziness is behind us, we look forward to entertaining guests and family with food cooked in this thing. For me, my biggest joy is how easy this thing is to clean. Take the tub out, clean it off, throw it in the dishwasher for a quick sanitize and boom - you're done and it's ready to be used for more tasty cooking. This is a larger size pot though, so you'll need to make sure you have a good size cabinet or storage option available to you to keep this thing up when not in use. It's not the smaller one where you can leave it on your counter and it goes unnoticed. For my money, it was a no brainer and I'm glad we got it!

We had heard a lot of positive comments about the Instant Pot and finally got around to trying one for ourselves. My wife and I cook every day and on weekends, we will prepare a couple of meals that we can reheat at work and enjoy hot meals through the week. We previously used a slow cooker for most of this, so were intrigued to try some of our usual recipes in the new Instant Pot. The pot comes with a few accessories and some basic instructions. It was easy to identify what all the parts were and the only thing that puzzled me was that it said it came with two lid seals but I only unpacked one. The other was already installed in the lid so that was quickly accounted for. The instructions described that you should do a test run with only water so I did this. It seemed to run fine and then at the end, released a lot of steam condensation. I have not seen that much steam since so it must just have been because we basically pressure cooked water. A couple of days later, I fired it up to cook a meal we do each weekend – Beer Braised Chicken. We would normally do it in a large skillet and a slow cooker and it would take about four and a half hours, including prep time. I liked that I could fry the bacon in the Instant Pot with the Sauté function and save some dishwasher space. It cooked it well and was the same as when I fry it in a pan. I did the same for the chicken and that also came out looking good. Finally, I was able to add the rest of the ingredients and then pressure cook the meal for about 6 minutes. After that, I just needed to cook down the liquid a bit so I removed the lid and let it boil for another 10 minutes. At that point, it was done! I was amazed at how quickly it was all cooked and cleared up, compared to slow cooking. When we ate it later, it tasted just as good but had been completed three hours quicker. The size of this unit would suit others who like to meal prep or have a big family. We even sautéed and then pressure cooked a 4-pound whole chicken the next day and it fit just fine. I found it a bit clumsy to rotate in the pot, to sauté the other side but it was not too bad considering. The chicken meal was not as good as we had hoped but that is on the recipe we used and not the slow cooker which did a very good job and left the chicken moist and not dry in any way. We just decided we would rather have roasted the chicken on this occasion, so not a slight on the Instant Pot. For things like stews, casseroles, risottos and soups, the Instant Pot is going to be great. You do have to remember to factor in the time it takes for the pot to come up to pressure. Only then does your countdown timer begin and it can add 10-15 more minutes on to the expected cook time. We say that if something takes less than 20 minutes, we’ll just skip the Instant Pot and do it the old way. You can cook rice in these as well but we have a dedicated, Japanese rice maker so probably will only use this function in a pinch. The unit has 14 preset buttons for all kinds of things you might want to make in it, such as yogurt, porridge, multigrain, steam (vegetables) etc. We will likely stick to stews, chili and maybe the odd soup but for an all-in-one pot, it really offers a lot of flexibility. The blue display is very clear and you can always tell what is happening as it describes the cooking processes. The sauté function showed a burner icon and it would also show when the pressure function was running. The timer counts down after it comes to pressure or during other functions if you set a time and stops the unit heating when the timer runs out. You can easily add or remove time with dedicated buttons if you need to. There is a Keep Warm function as well which will keep food hot if you set it to run while you are out and want to come home to a hot meal. The only thing that surprised me was when the display said “Food Burn” during my last two pressure cooks. The first time, I panicked a bit and ended up stopping it, emptying the pot, cleaning off the food that had stuck to the bottom of the pot after the sauté and then putting the food back in. It still said it again right as it came to pressure but I just let it go and it was fine. It did it again the next day with the “rotisserie” chicken I was cooking in it but I ignored it and it was not an issue. The pot must just be very sensitive and will let you know if it detects stuck food that might burn but I had enough liquid in there both times, it was not worth worrying about. It is a great unit and I’m looking forward to trying some more great and convenient recipes in it.

Amazing pressure cooker! Worth every penny you'll spend and then some. I don't know where to start, it has exceeded my expectations! Honestly, I got this as a gift for my wife on our anniversary, she was always skeptical about such products - she is used to the classical approach in cooking but since it is a gift, she was kind of 'forced' to at least try it out. The most important thing is the easy usage, the instructions are straightforward as well as the controls. It has great program presets. It's also quick and doesn't create any noise. This is just amazing, my wife won't stop using it, we love it! The ability to cook easy and quick meals for me and my wife are a must, and the simplicity in which to clean up it always helpful when you have a toddler. This is our first instant pot. We are an Indian family and a pressure cooker is a "must have" kitchen item. So we have been using our traditional pressure cooker but I was beginning to think I was the only person who hadn't purchased or used an instant pot yet. So we got this one because it had so many good reviews. There are a lot of options and the screen is easy to read. I've not had it that long but have used it several times already. This new machine is quick, easy to use. I now use it several times a week for cooking Indian and/or vegetarian meals of all types. The cooker is easy to use and lots of recipes online; most of the time the recipes are universal for any brand. It is easy to program and seems quite safe. This instant pot is well designed and built. It is an amazing addition to have in your kitchen! This ONE appliance is replacing four; a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and an “old school” pressure cooker! We have used this almost every day since the day it came. I look forward to making my next meal, and I have actually created a meal plan, which in turn will save me money on groceries. It is exceedingly easy to use, and is well built and made of sturdy materials. I have used it to make bean stew, which takes no more than 5 minutes preparation time. Just throw in your favorite dry beans, sliced onion, a tomato, some bay leaves, a whole sausage, some garlic a tomato and some seasoning and press a single button. An hour later you have the most delicious sausage and bean stew. It cannot possibly be easier. Furthermore, the pot is silent when under pressure, unlike traditional pressure cookers which you have to keep an eye on and pray they won't blow up when you forget them on the stovetop. Just press a button and go to sleep. No worries, no noise, no smell and your lunch for tomorrow is guaranteed to be delicious. If you know even a bit about Indian cooking, you know almost every dish involves sauté'ing and this instant pot has a pre-set sauté function. Believe me, this is a life saver. I am big time goat meat lover and problem with goat meat is that it takes longer to cook as compared to chicken. Cooking it in a pressure cooker greatly reduces cooking time. So this is going to be my next meal to cook in this instant pot. I want to cook it in two different ways: one with pressure cooker setting and next time with slow cooker setting as I want to check which setting cooks more delicious goat meat. Let's look at some pros of this instant pot below: * LCD display - one of the best things. The LCD display is miles ahead of any of the control panels on any other model offered by Instant Pot. * Delayed Start: This is a great option, specially when you don't want to cook right at the moment. * Ease of use: 12 pre-set function buttons. * Easy to clean: (especially the lid) and I haven’t burned anything yet. Yes, it is big but * Sauté Option: No more messy frying pans, kitchen stays cleaner using this function instead of a frying pan. One less thing to wash. * Quiet - there is no comparison to the stovetop pressure cookers when it comes to sound. You can’t even hear this one aside for the beeps when it hits pressure and goes to keep-warm. We are very much impressed with this, especially the preset smart features as there's no guessing or overcooking with these settings. We are so happy with this and would encourage anyone interested in a great and easy to use pressure cooker to try it out.