Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
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Pressure cooker and slow cooker combined. Slow cooker mode is programmable with delay start and auto Keep Warm. Slow cooker Low runs hotter than a traditional Crock-Pot Low — traditional recipes need adjustment.
Pressure cooker plus slow cooker — slow mode handles all-day braises, pressure mode cuts those to 40 minutes. Slow cooker Low runs hotter than a traditional Crock-Pot Low; adjust recipes accordingly.
The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 earns its place by combining a pressure cooker that cuts a 6-hour braise to 35 minutes with a programmable slow cooker for all-day cooks. The well-documented caveat is that its slow cooker Low setting runs hotter than a traditional Crock-Pot Low — existing slow-cooker recipes need time reduction or more liquid.
Pros
- Pressure cooker mode reduces long braises to under 45 minutes
- Slow cooker mode has programmable timer and auto Keep Warm
- Locking lid prevents spills during transport
Cons
- Slow cooker Low runs hotter than traditional units — recipe adjustment required
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