Wonderful! Thank you

It really is 😊👍

Ah thank you for leaving such a positive comment. Yes, I agree with all of those. I've been testing the Ninja Foodi recently and scratched the non-stick on first use then couldn't get a replacement as out of stock. My fault but on this basis alone, it's not for me . I love the stainless steel, especially on this new version.

Totally! Though I wish it still beeped at end of cooking time when you do that 😊

thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing. Yes, I wish they'd stop making so many models and focus on what matters in getting the core models right. I also wish I could help you on that baking thing but I've no faith in that function and spent a lot of time searching out support docs but couldn't find anything useful. I'd be interested to hear how you get on so do tell me if you've time. Lots of us here and sharing tips is so helpful. Have a lovely weekend

Thank you and thanks for that info. Weirdly my cord is removable on my Pro - I’m in the uk and wonder if it’s different?

I'm in Australia, & my cord is removable.

Welcome back! Always good to see you 😊

Oh that’s good to know! Thank you so much for sharing. If you have time to answer , could you share if you’ve used it on the ‘bake’ function without steam? That one puzzles me as I wonder how even the heat can be and apart from people reporting their brownies has gone very badly, I found it hard to find any info. No problem if too busy and thanks again for sharing

Please share some bread and cakes recipes that you've used. I cannot find any recipes for this model particulary. Thank you

You are welcome. It saves so much time 😊

Thank you 👍

Hi Pam, I know, I felt the same. I’d say the biggest reason to upgrade is probably if you do a lot of searing/saute or lifting out the pot with very hot liquids (like when I do my marmalade) as it really is so much better. (unless you already have evo plus which has same inner pot). I’m trying to test the models more now for you all as I find the IP range and info so very confusing, even though I’ve been using them for years. I picked up an IP Pro Crisp on Black Friday to test and I’ve only had a quick look so far, but that one doesn’t have the customisable buttons, for example. I’m constantly confused 🙃

You are welcome. Pressure cookers can take some getting used to but definitely the main feature of instant pot. Glad to hear you’re still exploring and hope you find some help here. @Lisa.Childs channel Tried, Tested and True is a good channel for instant pot so that might be worth looking at too if you haven’t already. Good luck 👍

Hi there, yes this is the best time to get an upgrade model for sure! Yes if you've the finances I think I'd go for the Pro for that much better Inner Pot and also if you do a lot of 'from scratch' cooking where you might be cooking up onions, celery and carrots as a first stage and that kind of thing, the adjustable saute & inner pot being better grade makes a big difference. (If you're more of 'dump and go' style cook, that doesn't matter so much) Although I haven't owned the Duo Plus model, it does look like a really good one, so I can see why it's on your shortlist. I've always wanted to do a comparison but they keep releasing so many models it's impossible, and the website compare function is pretty poor. And a bit longer answer...My experience of having lots of of them, is that they're always reliable and (apart from the one with the Ultimate Lid) I've never had any issues with them so all are good, especially for pressure cooking and batch cooking, and make life so much easier because you can walk away while they cook and the keep warm means there's on panic if you're busy with something when it finishes. And for all of the models, the presets like 'rice' or 'chicken' will likely need adjustment as you learn. (eg chicken breast versus chicken thighs are very different). Preset buttons are really like the ones you get on a microwave - just a guide and easy to change as you go along. On the Pro, it remembers whatever you used last as it's default so it gets tailored to you. That's the same on a lot of instant pots so check the Duo Plus manual for that if that feels important to you. I do love those 5 custom buttons on the front of the Pro for extra pre-sets. Sorry so long! Hope it helps. Now get on to those bargains :)

@@CookingandCalm thanks for the extensive comment! Awesome you took the time to answer my question. I will get the Pro! With airfryer option, since it's only €30 more. Great when on a camping trip, you can just make fries. How awesome is that! Keep up the channel, best one I found for instant pot information and cooking 😎😎

Yep, I've just got a Pro Crisp to test but still in box yet. I've got the 8L Duo Crisp and they're great but just be aware it's bulky and heavy. They don't do a 6L/Q here for that model. Not to activate more shopping impulses, but if you ever camp off-grid, try looking at the Cobb Barbeque/Grill. Love it! Thanks for your support!

Thank you Sue- you're really welcome 😊

Ah that really made me smile - thank you clever person 😊

Glad it was helpful!I am going to do that one but in the meantime I just answered for someone else so here’s a cut and paste :) I’ll do a vid on this soon. In some ways it’s the usual differences eg. You lose things like the yogurt button to make room for the air-fryer pre-set buttons. Look closely at the pics and you’ll see there are less pre-sets on the ‘Instant Pot side’ as there needs to be room for the Airfryer pre-sets. All of that I expected. But then some other differences …on the IP Pro, there are 5 customisable favourites buttons on there. These aren’t present on the Pro Crisp. There are also less preset functions programmed in as you spin the dial (so eg. No rice button with the white and brown settings) This doesn’t matter if you don’t use presets but is different. Also the display on the IP Pro is newer and sharper - I expected them to be the same. Also on the Pro there is that little timer feature now where you can set natural release to ‘beep’ after 5 or 10 minutes. That’s not present on the Pro Crisp. None of these are game changers for me personally, and I’m enjoying the Pro Crisp very much, but I was surprised at some of the differences. I do miss those favourite buttons cos I have a terrible memory. Hope that helps til I can get to making a vid on this 😊

❤️Granny purchased all since first one was introduced❤ 🤮 Rio is trash/basura/junk…because the silicone gasket cannot be removed. The stench builds with time. By, then, it is too late to return it. DO NOT BUY!!! 🤮❤️ BEST is the PRO. Its non-rotating heavy flat bottom is excellent for searing. Love everything about it. ❤Two 3qt for veggies which have different cooking time. ❤ Love to you all Instant Pot lovers. ❤

You are so welcome 👍😊

Thank you. Yeah I love the yogurt too. Totally agree re: the inner pot, although I was totally fine with the old one for years and sometimes miss the spinning pot ;)

Thank you so much Jim- that's exactly what I hope this channel will be so that's much appreciated. Yes (although I can't double check as my sister has the evo and lives miles away) I'm pretty sure it's the same inner pot, so if you have that one, you've likely already got it. Way better

Oh thank you so much and welcome 👋. I've not had the small one so can't say directly but I would say that even with the big ones we can cook small portions too by using 'pot in pot' method (see my rice video), whereas with snmall ones you can't 'go big'. So much depends on how you cook and how much storage you have. I'm sure whichever way you go, you will be able to make it work well for you as they are so flexible. And yes, I am a big fan of the big size for batch cooking and freezing too. The good thing about the Pro model is that the inner pot works on the hob/stovetop too so if you end up getting an extra inner pot (which I always do) it can replace one of your large saucepans to save some room in the cupboard. I got rid of my preserving pan as I can do marmalade etc in my 8Qt . Not quite as wide but great capacity. I hope you enjoy cooking with it.

That’s a really good idea. Timings vary so much especially with pressure cooking - enjoy your experiments 👍😊

Yes that inner pot combined with adjustable saute really makes a big difference for 'from scratch' cooks. And all the oil doesn't run into the sides which is an added bonus

Quick Update: Nobody had any in stock when I posted that comment so I'm still using my Duo Crisp, but I see that Amazon have got them in again so I've just ordered one. The DC and accessories will go into the communal kitchen of the sheltered block I live in (52 single person flats) where they'll be made good use of, and it'll save me having to lug them down to the charity shop!

@nigelcuthbertson701 that’s a lovely idea - and saves your back too !

No worries. There's so many darn functions, it's easy to forget :)

wow - bargain! Hope you enjoy experimenting

There isn't out of the box (at least as far as I know) but you can use any ovenproof tray or pot in there on air fry setting, or just air fry on the included stainless steel trivet thing and add foil/silicon (or a material you're happy with) to stop the food falling through. I hope that helps. I wish we had more choices here too

Glad it was helpful - thank so much

Thank you. oh gosh I can't remember the timing and my notebook is in storage. Sorry :(

Hi there, yes it makes a big difference. I’m pretty careful on the deglaze but yes I think that’s possible as it runs hotter and I needed to add a bit more water to my steel cut oats. Agree - I liked the spinning. Made it easier to keep things moving imo too 😊

Hi there, I’m sorry I don’t have the model with Wi-Fi so I can’t test that for you. It might be worth getting onto Instant pot directly to ask them. I would hope they might have an accessibility guide. Good luck with it, and I hope the answer is yes 👍

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you. You are very welcome 👍

Hi there, I've had good luck with all of the models I've had apart from the one with built on lid (called the Ultimate here in the UK). It just depends how you cook , the space you have in your kitchen and budget really. On the food 'acid' issues, I have not heard of any problems like that at all and wonder if that is reliable information. On the slow cooking, the Instant Pot is not great at it but it can be done. If you are big on slow cooking, you may want to keep your crockpot or whatever you use currently. It's best to think of it as an electric pressure cooker primarily then the other functions are extras. Here's my video showing you what I've learned from slow cooking in there, and I hope this helps 👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a6uZYK18us-mlp8.htmlsi=GiITaMeNYcmKpclW

@@CookingandCalm thank you :)

Oh yes I should have mentioned that - thank you. I think it's because I quite liked the spinning ☺

@@CookingandCalm let you away with that one lol

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I just brought my 2d IP h delivered today 🎉 because I wanted the crisp lid. Not tried yet. Thank you so much for your videos ! I think I may miss the spinning pot, too : it allows to see what's just in front of you by turning it. I don't know I'll keep my old IP - I'm alone, it will take a lot of place in the kitchen. Thank you agitation, from France 🌿

Glad it was helpful!

Hi there, sorry to hear that. Some possibles things to think about (1) make sure not to over-stir when you add the yogurt and make sure milk has cooled down enough (2) Once through the long ferment stage, pop in fridge overnight before eating (3) you probably already do this but for Greek yogurt, you will need to strain through muslin or similar. The method I use is more or less the same as with my old Duo Crisp. You can see that here and hopefully you can adapt to suit you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5xxlNhp1a-unGg.html

You're really welcome and thank you 👍

That's great! Welcome to Instant Pot Cooking! Yes, I'd really encourage you to experiment with pressure cooking as this is the number 1 function for these kinds of Instant Pots and it's a game-changer. I know those old pressure cookers too and Instant Pots are just so different as they're electric and with the benefit of computer chips and for so many safety features. Take your time and start simple - soups are a great place to start for pressure cooking. And don't worry about the fails- we all have them.And if you don't have a food disaster with your Instant Pot as you learn, that probably means it's still in the box :) I don't have the version for canning myself but do use mine for cutting the time massively for making marmalades and I've used it as a 'big pot' for water bath canning really well. For pressure canning I'd check forums and USDA etc re Instant Pot canning as it's more specialist and has more food safety issues than the kind of stuff I do. So many helpful people in this community. Enjoy!

No unfortunately they don’t fit - I got a spare one with handles

I’ve found they’re all good at rice 😊

You’re very welcome. It’s always hard to say as it depends how you use it but in general… they are both really good but if you have the finances I do think the pro has the edge due to the inner pot quality and ability to adjust the sauté setting mainly. If something specific you’re hoping for, drop me an email via my website and happy to help if I can 👍

@@CookingandCalm thank you very much for the reply! I'll go for the pro then

You're welcome!😊

I’ve not had a foodi so hopefully someone else can help you out

Thanks Karen.Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

Wow, we are pressure cooking twins. Thank you 😊👍

You're welcome ☺️

You’re very welcome 👍

Ha ha - it is !

I don’t think it does - let me double check for you

@@CookingandCalm Thank you, please let me know :)

@@sn232 Hi again, I’ve tested and no unfortunately it doesn’t. The only beeps that still work when in silent mode are when there are errors (eg, lid isn’t locked on fully) . It’s a real shame as without that end beep, I keep forgetting all about it!

@@CookingandCalm Thank you for letting me know, and I agree, it should turn off all except errors and the end beep.

@@CookingandCalmif you hook it up to the app, does that alert you?

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It does ! 👍

Hi there, yes, the cord is fully detachable, but it doesn’t automatically vent at the end of cooking time. Hope that helps👍

Hi there, there are very mixed reviews about slow cooking with Instant pots. So I’m not really sure if one is better than the other to be honest. Some people really like them and others (like me) have found them pretty slow, even for slow cooking. I prefer to pressure cook so I’m not an expert on this. I hope you find some better advice from a slow cooking cook somewhere. Good luck 😊

Yes it does have a pre-set for sterilise which is under the ‘pressure cooker’ function area - it is set as default at 10 mins pressure cook high to sterilise, but you can also set up your own preferred timings (and could even set up as a custom preset using those extra buttons on their front on this model). I hope that helps

Hiya, I hang onto most of my IPs now just because of the channel here, and I'm going to try the Pro Crisp next but this smaller Pro will be my everyday IP as I really like it and can get along with combining things in the drawer air fryer mostly. Like you say, if you don't do much air frying or dehydrating, the pressure cooker is the big win and this Pro is very good and saves you counter/cupboard space. They're all good pressure cookers really but the inner pot is a big difference. I've used my duo for making jams and marmalade just using pressure cooker to soften then saute for boiling with sugar. I use my big 8L Duo Crisp for that as boiling orange peels with molten sugar need a lot of space so it's more like a wider preserving pan in that way. Also need the room to get your jars in (unless you try small batches which can be fun especially when you're learning) I tend to sterilise my jars by running through the dishwasher on hot finish or put in the oven and I hadn't thought of that use for sterilise- thank you! I'm not sure which country you're in but the new Instant Pot Pro Plus has the 'canning' function for preserving lower acid foods like meats and soups etc but it's a bit contentious as it hasn't been approved by the FSDA for canning as far as I know Hope that helps. January is coming quicker than we think and that's the season for getting in some seville oranges for marmalade! My favourite :)

@@CookingandCalm hi, thank you for the information. I am definitely interested in the one with the canning function and based on what you have said, I might just hold out longer. I am in the UK, and last time I looked it wasn't available here. I have never made jam, so thought I'd give it a go and would love to preserve my vegetables. I love pressure cooking, but I also followed your recipes for a roast in the instant pot. That worked really well, and I have used the air fryer lid for browning off hotpots etc. I am going to watch your slow cooking video later. I have slow cooked a few times and realised that I need a much heavier hand with herbs and spices for that function. I did buy a lid following your recommendation and that made a difference (none of my pan lids had a hole). However, I found that with pressure cooking, I can be lazier/spontaneous with meal planning and cook with frozen meat. This has meant, I feel more relaxed. Love the videos. Thank you.

Yes I'm definitely a pressure cooker gal and that air fryer lid for a little browning works well on so many things. Just a bit of something extra at the end. Love it!

Hi Hazel , no they’ve only made these new pots compatible with the pro style models which is a shame I think

@CookingandCalm ... I think so, too. Thank you.

Hi again Dave! Hope you're well and thank so much for that. 1. Yes I can't understand why they've done that as you'd think there'd be a way. I've just got the same model as yours for testing for the channel and can see what you mean. I really do like those extra favourite buttons so it will be interesting to see how it goes. 2. "dehydrator" function - to be honest I'm not much of a baker as I'm very imprecise, so sadly you're asking the wrong person. (Though I did make some good dog biscuits in my duo crisp ;) It doesn't feel like you should have to use dehydrate to get the crunch but maybe it's hard to replicate because the food companies do spend loads on research for these 'mouth feel' things we love so it could be partly that. I looked at Delia Smiths website and she has a ginger biscuit that's meant to have real snap. I wonder if it's worth trying one of those kinds of recipes first and seeing how it turns out. (google 'delia smith gingernut recipe' for the recipe) Otherwise, it won't harm your instant pot to experiment. Dehydrating is super easy in there for small batches. I've got a video on dehydrating strawberries and making powdered veg bouillon stock mix from random old veg if it helps. The youtuber who is brilliant on dehydrating is @purposefulpantry and a good website too so that might have some info. 3. Instant pot don't do the ceramic as far as I know and as you say, replicas don't usually work well or reliably so i've never gone there. I've not had this gritty thing so I'm puzzled. Could be worth running the hot milk through a tea strainer/fine sieve before moving to that second stage? I usually scald my milk direct in the pot then for the ferment I always do mine in jars standing in a trivet. I use riverford milk which is not homogenised. No idea if that might be making a difference. Maybe experiment with another brand milk and also give the milk a good shake as the creamy part is what's most likely to burn I think. Not sure any of that that helps but hope you get it sorted.👍

Ha ha, yes Quick Release and kitchen cabinets definitely don't mix :) Yes they definitely were a(nother) great thing to come out of Canada. I'm not sure who owns what since that bankruptcy filing though and wikipedia didn't help me work it out :)

Glad I could help 👍

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me too :)

Keep an eye as it often gets price dropped on Amazon. Co.uk - that’s how I got mine. Instant pot uk also sell them . Hope you find one at a good price 👍

@@CookingandCalm Thanks, but Instant Pot UK does not have any in stock for the foreseeable future and I couldn't wait for an Amazon sale, so I bought the other model with a groove in the bottom of the pan from John Lewis.

oops. Sorry

Oh yes, definitely get one of those. I use it all the time and good for getting things like ramekins in and out too. I got mine off Amazon. Instant Pot now do an official one and I've put a link to it in my amazon storefront along with all the other stuff I like (the link to the store is in the description of the video) I hope that helps

sorry about the delay - I had to go get mine out and swap it to to Fahrenheit . Yes you can - lowest is 77f and high 185F and anything in between on the custom yogurt setting on my IP Pro (UK). I now have that written on my hand and can't get it off ;) Hope that helps