Instant Pot vs. Slow Cooker – Which Should YOU Get?
When it comes to cooking, there are two main types of appliances that are popular among home cooks: the Instant Pot and the slow cooker. Both of these appliances have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. In this article, we will compare the two appliances and discuss which one is the best choice for your needs.
The Instant Pot is a multi-functional appliance that can be used for pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, sautéing, and more. It is a great choice for busy cooks who need to get dinner on the table quickly. The Instant Pot is also very versatile, allowing you to make a variety of dishes with ease.
The slow cooker, on the other hand, is a great choice for those who want to make meals that require long cooking times. Slow cookers are great for making soups, stews, and other dishes that require low and slow cooking. Slow cookers are also great for making large batches of food that can be frozen and reheated later.
When it comes to convenience, the Instant Pot is the clear winner. It is much faster than a slow cooker and can be used to make a variety of dishes in a fraction of the time. The Instant Pot also has a variety of settings that allow you to customize your cooking experience.
The slow cooker, however, is the better choice for those who want to make dishes that require long cooking times. Slow cookers are great for making soups, stews, and other dishes that require low and slow cooking. Slow cookers are also great for making large batches of food that can be frozen and reheated later.
When it comes to cost, the Instant Pot is the more expensive option. The Instant Pot can range in price from $50 to $200, depending on the model and features. The slow cooker, on the other hand, is much more affordable and can range in price from $20 to $50.
Overall, the Instant Pot is the better choice for busy cooks who need to get dinner on the table quickly. The Instant Pot is also very versatile, allowing you to make a variety of dishes with ease. The slow cooker, however, is the better choice for those who want to make dishes that require long cooking times.
FAQs
What is the difference between an Instant Pot and a slow cooker?
The main difference between an Instant Pot and a slow cooker is the speed of cooking. The Instant Pot is much faster than a slow cooker and can be used to make a variety of dishes in a fraction of the time. The slow cooker, on the other hand, is great for making dishes that require long cooking times.
Which is better, an Instant Pot or a slow cooker?
The answer to this question depends on your needs. The Instant Pot is the better choice for busy cooks who need to get dinner on the table quickly. The Instant Pot is also very versatile, allowing you to make a variety of dishes with ease. The slow cooker, however, is the better choice for those who want to make dishes that require long cooking times.
How much does an Instant Pot cost?
The cost of an Instant Pot can range from $50 to $200, depending on the model and features.
Instant Pot is so ugly!!!
Which consume more electricity instant or slow one
Which one? What ever my darling wife is using to cook me some vittles to nourish me so I can go out and provide for her. I'm a easy man.
I was thinking of getting a instapot but I have a great slow cooker, it’s larger than an instant pot and it go to warm function after the set time runs down and it has a lot of settings. It has 3 temp settings and can be set for 4,6,8,10 hours. As far as making yogurt, that not for me. For rice I use a microwave rice cooker that takes 14 minutes for perfect rice. I still looking for a reason to get one. Storing space is an issue in my kitchen so I can one have one. Thanks for sharing
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Hey. You're super cute. But that's not why I'm here. I got the instapot duo crisp and I'm intimidated by it. I don't know how to use it. I need to change my diet with the quickness. Can you make some videos on how to use it to cook chunks of meat. Like beef, onions, potatoes, n such. I need the meat as tender as it can get. Soft rice would be cool too. I got dental prosthetics and can't really chew with them yet. Need soft foods. Thanks so much
No, miss, it's really not hard at all. I've owned several I-Pots in various sizes; on slow cook function they all have tested out at 205-208F, the ideal temp. Far too many dedicated slow cookers will boil the crap out of your food, even on Lo for some. Stick to the I-Pot and not some cheapie imitation, though.
I dont like instant pots because it has silicon upper base, which is not good for health in long run, imagine heating silicon for 12 hours, inviting cancer
There really is no contest here. The slow cookers, crackpot is the best way to go. It's a wonderful way of making good food. All you need to do is put all the ingredients and put the lid on and let it cook for the whole day. How much easier can we get then that! I think instant pots are overrated. And frankly, how many more appliances do we actually all need? Most of us have limited space. No, I'm sticking with the crock pot.🤦♂
Some 35 years after an uncle gave me a crock pot for my small apartment in London, and 2 years after I re-bought a stove-top pressure cooker, I finally bought a second-hand Instant Pot two weeks ago. I was a bit dubious at first, but I'm really starting to appreciate it. I think I'm now ready to get rid of my old crock-pot, and pressure cooker. I like the Instant Pot, not for the normal reasons, but because it is eco-friendly. It is FAR more heavily insulated than either the crock-pot or pressure cooker. Although natural gas is 4x cheaper than electricity where I live, the Instant Pot is approaching 4x more efficiency, so it is an even match. But it also does all of the other functions and takes up less room than several other appliances. I'm wary of Sous Vide because I don't trust the accuracy of the temperature, but I'm prepared to calibrate it (but I doubt I will ever get rid of my Sous Vide Express machine, but an additional sous-vide machine that can be run at a different temperature is welcome).
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love the fact I don't have that annoying smell from the slow cooker so I use my instapot.
Why not both? There are several multicookers with both functions.
I use both and I have a rice cooker as well. Lol. I almost never use the stove anymore. While rice or pasta and veggies are in the rice cooker steaming, I may have had my meat going in the slow cooker ready to come out and a pudding, cheesecake or cake in the instant pot. I like my rice cooker for travel because of the steam basket. I can cook a whole meal in it. Rice, veg, fish, chicken breast. Soups, ribs and roasts in the instant pot. And anything i need done right down to macaroni pie in the slow cooker when i want to enjoy a home cooked meal if I have a long or lazy day planned.
Are instant pot safe does it cause house fire
Slow cooker for me, i find instant pots dangerous due to steam vent if not used properly
I have both, love both of them
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Instapot all the way! Haven't used my slow cooker since I got mine
This does not address what I asked which is – pressure cooker versus slow cooker – which has the most nutritional value.
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Great comparison. I use a slow cooker a lot, but I recently bought an Instant Pot. Is there a conversion chart for going from the slow cooker to the Instant Pot? I make French Dip in the slow cooker, is there a conversion to the Instant Pot? I make Beef Bourguignon in a Dutch oven, is there a conversion to the Instant Pot? Will these recipes taste differently using the Instant Pot?
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I may go with the Instant Pot. I have been using mine for over a year and we love it. We are eating better with more variety. I am about to use my Instant Pot as a slow cooker for the first time. Probably early next week when I am more comfortable with knowing what I am doing.
I so love the instant pot ❤️
Best video on this topic. Thank you
Thank you for actually addressing the differences! This is SO HELPFUL♥️!
I find the Instant pot "burns" often and shuts down. This happens when cooking a variety of recipes. It helps a bit to saute on a separate pan first instead of using the saute function on the Instant Pot. The slow cooker function doesn't produce as good of results as my actual slow cooker. I still use my instant pot because my wife is Mexican and it makes easy/quick shredded meat, but still keep the slower cooker around.
love my 6qt instant pot. I do still use my slow cooker from time to time as well. it has sentimental value to me and I will not throw it away until it no longer works. I have used both at the same time.
Easiest way to not forget a slow cooker is cooking, turn it on before work, takw it off when you get home. (But im kinda boring so I usually go home after a work day, but i belive thats what they were built for, something that cooks while your at work… Or if its thanks giving, something that cooks while your making the other hundred dishes you saw on pinterest)
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My $12 4cup rice cooker makes better rice and my tiny $10 slow cooker cooks meat more tender. My old school stove pressure cooker is the fastest and last but not least my instant pot makes everything but doesn't taste as good. Jack of all trades, master of none.
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Newer slow cookers: low = rapid boil, high = violent boil, keep warm = slow boil. Damn government meddling. Thanks Obama!
Haha, you totally crack me up! You are so awesome! Instant pot, but not instant results and then with the slow cooker. 🙂 The only time I use my slow cooker is to keep food hot for birthday parties. I honestly love my Joule! I love that I can sous vide at home like what I used to do in the industry, before kids.