Instant Pot Duo Nova 6-Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, Saute Pan, Ste

The condensation collector catches any moisture that builds up on the rim. This usually comes from moisture dripping from inside the lid into the rim of the Instant Pot base, when the lid is propped open. You need to clean the anti-block shield periodically, especially after you’ve cooked frothy or starchy foods.

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Its updated lid means you never have to worry about whether or not you remembered to close the steam release valve again, because when you close the Duo Nova lid it automatically seals the pressure valve! To release the steam faster, just push the quick-release button to let the pressure out. Its updated lid means you never again have to worry about instant pot duo nova whether or not you remembered to close the steam release valve because when you close the Duo Nova lid it automatically seals the pressure valve! All Instant Pots can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, cook rice, steam, and warm. As you climb the ladder of different models, buttons for things like cake making, roasting, and sous vide appear.

Other distinctions from the bare-bones Lux include the ability to switch between high- and low-pressure cooking. There are no set-in-stone rules about what cannot be cooked in an Instant Pot. Most meals you can think of can probably be done on one Instant Pot setting or another. The trick is to not force pressure cooking out of impatience, especially when crunch or precise texture (like the fine line between perfect and rubbery seafood) is involved. While it may pressure cook food, saving time, it is not a “Pressure Canner” and it cannot be used for pressure canning foods in glass jars. This item was returned because of its limited use for the size and expense.

The device has a fraction of the customer reviews that the Duo has, so it’s not as clear how the pressure cooker has been performing. Aside from the 7 base cooking modes on the Instant Pots, they are each packed with a range of additional features to improve the user experience and make food even tastier. For example, the instant vortex and the Duo both have 13 “Smart Touch” customizable programs for bespoke pressure cooking.

Other than that, it can do everything the Instant Pot Duo can do. Since then, it feels like Instant Pot has released a zillion new models (some with different versions), and all with slightly different features. But before we start, I just want to make sure everyone knows I absolutely adore all Instant Pot models. They all have something that makes them incredibly useful in the kitchen, which is why I can’t choose just one best Instant Pot.