Confused about which Instant Pot to buy? After cooking with 7 Instant Pot models over 8 years and cooking hundreds of meals, I'm sharing the essential questions you need to ask BEFORE you buy your Instant Pot. Once you know what you're looking for, making the choice becomes so much easier and you can avoid paying too much or getting one you're too scared to use. This video is not sponsored - just honest advice from years of real experience.
I cover:
• Why size really matters (and which size is best for most people)
• The truth about pressure cooking (and why it's the real superpower)
• Whether you actually need an air fryer model
• How to choose between core models without getting overwhelmed
• What features are worth paying extra for (and which aren't)
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:24 Size matters
4:44 Pressure Cooking
6:56 Pressure Canning
7:49 Air Fryer Models
12:44 Instant Pot Multi-Cooker Models and Features - what's important?
15:00 Do you need a Pro Model?
17:11 Presets
19:26 Yogurt making
19:51 The Steam Function
20:55 Slow Cooking Function
21:48 Finding more info and checking accessories
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