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Instant Pot Ultra, 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Cake Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, and more, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart

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6 Quarts
Brand Instant Pot
Capacity 6 Quarts
Material Stainless steel
Color Stainless Steel
Finish Type Chrome
Product Dimensions 12.5"D x 13"W x 12.5"H
Special Feature Dishwasher Safe, Programmable
Wattage 1000 watts
Item Weight 11.8 Pounds
Control Method App

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  • 10-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Pressure cook, slow cook, sous vide, sauté pan, sterilizer, yogurt maker, food warmer, cake baker and steamer.
  • IMPROVED STRESS-FREE VENTING: Intuitive and simple, our improved easy-release steam switch makes releasing steam easier than ever, and it automatically resets when the lid is closed.
  • LATEST TECHNOLOGY FOR FAST COOKING: Developed with the latest 3rd generation technology with an embedded microprocessor that monitors the pressure and temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity.
  • CONSOLIDATING COUNTER SPACE: Replaces 10 common kitchen appliances: Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, egg cooker, sauté/searing, steamer, warmer, and sterilizer!
  • SAFETY FEATURES: Overheat Protection, safe locking lid, upgraded gentle steam release switch with diffusing cover to reduce noise and prevent splashing on the counter, and more.
  • GREAT FOR GROWING FAMILIES: Cook for up to 6 people – perfect for growing families, or meal prepping and batch cooking for singles.
  • INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Giving you everything you need to get started! - Steam rack (with handles), recipe booklet, serving spoon, and soup spoon
  • DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Download our free Instant Pot app, so you can quick new favorites and prepare delicious meals, available iOS and Android.

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Brushed stainless steel finger print resistant with lid holder for left and right handed users.

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Instant Pot Ultra 10 In 1 Multi-Use Programmable Cooker is the next generation in kitchen appliances. Designed for the home chef looking for a greater degree of customization and control for even greater precision cooking. The Ultra combines the functions of a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice/Porridge Cooker, Cake Maker, Yogurt Maker, Saute/Searing, Steamer, Warmer, Sterilizer, and, a truly new and unique feature, the ultra-program. The 'Ultra' provides complete custom programming for pressure and non-pressure cooking. Now, one can set the exact parameters desired to achieve perfect results each and every time. With the 'Altitude' adjustment, the guesswork is eliminated from a recipe conversion providing a more precise cooking time. Designed with a large, blue LCD display with a 'Cooking Indicator' to provide one a clear visual on the progress of your dish from preheating, cooking, and Keep Warm. A central dial with a simple turn and press provides added precision in program selection and adjustments. And, the new - 'Steam Release Reset Button' ensures the safer handling of the steam release after cooking is completed. Built with 16 smart programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Cake, Egg, Slow Cook, Saute/Searing, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Sterilize, Yogurt, Warm, Pressure Cook, and Ultra. Now, your favorite dishes are as simple as selecting your preferences and having them ready up to 70% faster. With the 'Sterilize' program one can pasteurize dairy products, sterilize baby bottles, jars, and utensils; As well as, perform certain types of canning much more conveniently than ever before The 'Cake Maker' is designed to prepare soft and moist cakes and the 'Egg' prepares perfect eggs in just a few minutes. America's most trusted brand has moved into a category of its own with the Instant Pot Ultra Delay Start time - Up to 24 hours.

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The microprocessor carefully runs lab-tested algorithms to control the time, cooking pressure and temperature to ensure consistent cooking results. Users can customize these settings to control pressure level, adjust cooking time and a cancel button, allowing one to achieve their preferred cooking results. For instance, the “meat/stew” key is programmed to prepare perfectly tender, thoroughly heated meat dishes; however, users can attain fall-off-the-bone results by adjusting the cooking time.

The fully sealed environment traps the flavors, nutrients, and aromas of the food instead of releasing them throughout the home. During pressure-cooking, heat is distributed evenly, deeply and quickly once pressure is built. In addition, minimal water is required for steaming so vitamins and minerals are not leached or dissolved. As a result, greens retain their bright colors and phytonutrients, meats and bones are thoroughly cooked yet tender, and whole grains and beans are soft and delicious, all with remarkable consistency.

Designed to cater to varying tastes and food conditions, Ultra has adjustable settings to achieve one’s desired cooking results; 3 temperatures in ‘Sauté’ for searing, simmering or thickening for a maximum time of 30 minutes, and 3 temperatures in ‘Slow Cook’ to complete the tasks of a common slow cooker, ‘Keep Warm’, and 3 temperatures in ‘Warm’ to preheat food.

The 24-hour delay start allows users to postpone the cooking start to have dinner ready when you are. Automatic ‘Keep Warm’ holds the temperature of the meal until you are ready to serve. With the ultra, one can easily turn the ‘Keep Warm’ function on/off. Power supply: 120V – 60Hz.

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Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use and with simple settings. It cooks food quickly and produces great flavor, retaining more of the ingredients' flavor than other cooking methods. They appreciate its ability to cook multiple dishes in one pot, and that it can double as a slow cooker. The thick bottom allows for even cooking and minimal kitchen odors. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's performance and value.

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888 customers mention "Works great"771 positive117 negative

Customers like the pressure cooker. They say it works well and produces amazing results. The capabilities of this little machine are crazy, including cooking cakes. Some find the Ultra version worth the extra money for its additional features and build quality. The regular Pressure Cook function works as expected, with no issues other than the valve. However, some customers feel the new Instant Pot is worth the extra cost, based on the output, flavor, moisture, and cost savings over dry beans.

"...(tho there is also a slowcooker setting on this pot), because dry beans are cheaper but previously took a lot of planning to use...." Read more

"...It's worth the extra $$. The electronic controls are easy to read and the programming is very intuitive...." Read more

"...before the super fast cooking begins, but let me tell you that the output, flavor, moisture and versatility of this machine..." Read more

"...love how you don’t have to babysit the pots on the stove and everything comes out great...." Read more

722 customers mention "Ease of use"584 positive138 negative

Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's ease of use. They find it versatile, easy to clean, and no fuss. The menu is accessible and adjustable, helping them learn how to use the machine. The electronic controls are easy to read and the programming is straightforward. It's simple to position the cooker under the ceiling vent and cook traditional meals.

"...as warming of the kitchen as traditional cooking, and its easy to just position it right under the ceiling vent so the steam rises up and out of..." Read more

"...It's worth the extra $$. The electronic controls are easy to read and the programming is very intuitive...." Read more

"...I love all the easy settings on this one vs the Ultra and how it self seals the pressure without having to turn the dial and also how you just push..." Read more

"...use (like the crock pot option mentioned above), but the ease of the dial for programming, plus the presets, plus the guides that come with it make..." Read more

624 customers mention "Cooking power"624 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's cooking power. They find it useful for making curry, chili, and other dishes in just one pot. The thick and heavy bottom provides good cooking performance and is easy to clean. Many consider it a versatile kitchen appliance that can cook meat and rice dishes.

"...steel with a extremely thick and heavy bottom that rivals my better cooking pots. And, it's super shiny...." Read more

"...It has so many features; but so far, I'm mostly using the Pressure Cooking, Sauteing and Steaming features nearly daily!..." Read more

"...all the easy settings on this one vs the Ultra and how it self seals the pressure without having to turn the dial and also how you just push one..." Read more

"...In general I'm very happy with the pressure cooking and slow cooking features. I've been able to make good meals and it's convenient to use...." Read more

597 customers mention "Flavor"544 positive53 negative

Customers appreciate the flavorful food that the pressure cooker produces. They find it easy to use and faster than a regular rice cooker. The rice comes out more flavorful and tender, with more of the ingredients' flavors retained. They also mention that meals can be made quickly without losing their complexity or flavor.

"...cooking uses less water than regular boiling, more of the flavor stays in the meat...." Read more

"...The sausage in the beans is still intact and retains flavor...." Read more

"...the super fast cooking begins, but let me tell you that the output, flavor, moisture and versatility of this machine (along with added accessories)..." Read more

"...I've been able to make good meals and it's convenient to use...." Read more

556 customers mention "Cook time"504 positive52 negative

Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's cooking time. It cooks meals faster and in half the time of a slow cooker. They find it easier to use and like that it cooks meat, whole chicken, and eggs quickly. The pressure cooking system reduces cook times significantly, making dinner ready quickly.

"...Because pressure cooking uses less water than regular boiling, more of the flavor stays in the meat...." Read more

"...In general I'm very happy with the pressure cooking and slow cooking features. I've been able to make good meals and it's convenient to use...." Read more

"...The Instant Pot has changed all that. The pressure cooking system cuts cook times dramatically...." Read more

"...it make it so that there is very little guess work and perfect results in pretty short times...." Read more

229 customers mention "Versatility"229 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's versatility. They find it has many features and options that they haven't used yet. The controls are attractive, and the product offers more flexibility and presets. It has broadened their dinner menus. Customers consider it an important kitchen tool and say the inner pots are interchangeable.

"...LOVE the accessories I got, too, like: the steam diverter, the 2 or 3 stackable pans if you want items separated, but cooked at the same time, I got..." Read more

"...And yes, despite whatever skepticism you may have, they really are that useful!..." Read more

"...Ultra Program You can set the exact Temp, as low as 104 degree and as high as 208 degrees. •..." Read more

"...The Ultra has so many options but I mainly use Sauté and Pressure cook every time...." Read more

218 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"197 positive21 negative

Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's easy cleaning. They find it durable, removable for cleaning, and simple to use. The lid is dishwasher-safe, and it can sterilize empty jars and lids. Some reviewers mention that it can also sterilize baby bottles or other items.

"...but it can sterilize empty jars and lids, and then substitute for a canning kettle waterbath for..." Read more

"...Clean-Up is a BREEZE, too!!! I've been telling everyone I know about this!..." Read more

"...Cleaning is ok, the inner pot and lid can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher and while the ring does pick up smells, I don't mind it so much as I'm..." Read more

"...Lovely unit. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Wish cord was about a foot longer or plug cord was at back or left side rather than right side...." Read more

374 customers mention "Quality"243 positive131 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pressure cooker's quality. Some find it well-made and durable with a solid stainless cooking pot. Others feel it's cheaply made, has poor design choices, and the jars can break easily. There are also reported visual flaws on the lid.

"...Maybe I'm easily impressed, but the bowl/pot is made of a very thick gauge stainless steel with a extremely thick and heavy bottom that rivals my..." Read more

"...We use one to steam veggies and the other for a pasta/meat dish. It is super good!!..." Read more

"...It said it had significant visual flaws on the lid, but I didn't really care as long as it functioned properly...." Read more

"This is my second insta pot. First one lasted for 5 years . I used on a daily basis for 5 years. It was duo plus model...." Read more

Not new to pressure cooking but WOW!
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Not new to pressure cooking but WOW!
Not being new to pressure cooking first thing I can say is WOW. I have to confess that I had a stove top pressure cooker a long time ago and have not used one in a while. I have been out of the loop on the Instant Pot electric pressure cookers too which is a blessing in that I followed my instincts and bought the Ultra without making the mistake of trying to save a few bucks for the Duo series.Like going to the car dealer for a new car, think of the Instant Pot line of cookers the same way., The Lux is the base model, the Duo is the model up from the base and the Duo Plus two models up from the base and the Ultra is the fully loaded model. Just like the car dealer, - more features means more money. With a street price of $149.00 for the Ultra, you can be patient and find them on sale from time to time. However, in any case $149.00 is a good price for what this cooker can do for you. If you use this cooker you will make up the cost of in saving on not eating out as much. The food you can cook is that good.I have been cooking in this Instant Pot every day since I received it; sometimes twice a day. I have also made sure to make things that require me to use more than the manual setting that can be created under Pressure Cook or Ultra. Here are my Pros and Cons.Pros:• LCD display - one of the big things I hear in the discussion groups is “I pushed the button and it says “ON”, but I don’t know what is happening. The Ultra has a cooking graph that displays the progress through the preheat, cooking and warming phases so you know right where you are in the process. The LCD display is miles ahead of any of the control panels on any other model offered by Instant Pot.• Venting, Quick release and the Pressure Regulator are improved. The vent/regulator now is controlled by a separate button - the Quick Release button, Push the button into the locking position and it pops the Vent up to release the pressure, turn the quick release knob and unlock the Vent so it drops back down and stops the pressure from releasing.• Ultra Program You can set the exact Temp, as low as 104 degree and as high as 208 degrees.• Set your Altitude and the programing on the Ultra will make the adjustments.• Aesthetics - It is much more attractive with the LCD panel than the other modelsCons:• Sealing ring in lid (silicone) picks up all the cooking smells and this ring stinks. The only solution I found to help take the cooking smell out of the silicone is to run the silicone ring through the dishwasher on the top rack laid flat. This seems to be a on going complaint from many Instant Pot owners• The Manual is not very detailed. The “Water Test” as know by users is in the manual as “Initial Test Run” on page 14. The instructions for the “Initial Test Run” are incomplete. After instructing to rotate the dial to steam and set the time for two minutes, the manual forgets to tell the user to press the start button next. While the explanations under numbers 6,7 and 8 are important for Pressure Cooking, it is not clear to the user that those are not part of the Initial Test. Since users have adopted the lingo “Water Test”; Instant Pot would be better off changing the future manuals to instruct the “Water Test”. A little more information on the preset programing. The manual talks about making Yogurt, a few more pages like that on the other functions would be helpful.This really is not a con, but just part of pressure cooking. Pressure cookers are moist cookers so any crispy dish you desired has to be done outside the Instant Pot, so for example Lasagna would be finished under the broiler to get that baked finish. Chicken skin does not come out the same as if it was roasted in the over. For all the other things you can do with your Instant Pot, these things are not a big deal.Here are some of the items I have prepared with my Instant Pot Ultra and the setting used.Pressure Cook - Apple Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, Slumgullion/ American GoulashSoup Broth - Split Pea Soup using dry split peasMeat/Stew - Crack Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Cranberry Brisket, Dr Pepper Ribs, Beef Bourguignon, BratwurstBean/Chili - Black Beans and Smoked Turkey SausageSteam - Sweet PotatoSauté - vegetables and meat for dishes abovePorridge - Steel Cut OatsCake - New York Cheese Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Giant PancakeEgg - Hard Boiled EggsYogurt - Greek Yogurt with 2% milkUltra - Sous Vide Tuna Steaks, Tempered Chocolate for candy making.Many people try to figure out which model is the one for them. If you are a cook or like cooking and know how to cook many items, then you are going to want the flexibility of the Ultra. It is worth every penny and not worth trying to save a few bucks going into the Duo model. Even if you don’t not cook a lot or have a wide range of cooking skills, the LCD panel really takes the mystery out of the pressure cooking cycle which is not available on the Duo or Lux models. Maybe the extra settings will entice novice cooks to try new things.Another thing I see commented in the forums is that people are afraid to start using their Instant Pot. Either they are afraid of pressure cooking in general or running the Instant pot is too complicated, so why try.This is a computerized pressure cooker, The venting and pressure regulating system the Ultra is excellent. If you follow some basic rules then you will be cooking worry free for a long time.1. Always have enough liquid in your recipe, The Instant Pot cannot generate pressure if there is not enough liquid.2. Do not over fill the pot. The bottom of page 14 in your Ultra manual has a great explanation on how much you can put in your Instant Pot Ultra.3. After each use, make sure to clean the lid and check to see if the venting system has any food that might block the venting system.This is a computerized pressure cooker and that makes it light years ahead of your mother’s or grandmother’s pressure cooker. The flexibility that the programming creates for the user makes this one of the more versatile cooking gadgets you can have in your kitchen. The computer programing makes it a safer cooking system compared to a manual stove top pressure cooker.My family is very typical, our kids have many after school activities, we get home late and no one wants to go through the hassle of cooking. We have a slow cooker, but if we forget to set it up in the morning before we leave the house, it still takes time to put together recipes when we get home. The Instant Pot has changed all that. The pressure cooking system cuts cook times dramatically. Additionally I don’t have to sit over the stove monitoring my cooking food. Once I put all the food in the pot, put the lid on and hit start, I can get many other things done around the house.My family is eating out less (saving money) and eating healthier, making better food choices than when we are eating out. There are so many recipes out on the internet and in cookbooks that my family looks forward to coming home to eat because it is going to be something good and probably new to us.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2019
    Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchase
    I was looking at Instant Pots and was considering getting the mini (3qt) because I live alone but several reviews said (and I confirmed with a few searches) that most of the accessories available only fit the 6qt or 8qt sizes. Since I wanted to maximize the Pot's utility, that was important. Then, when I saw an Amazon Warehouse deal on a 6 qt Ultra -- top of the line! -- for less than the regular price of the Mini Duo that had fewer features, I jumped on it. It said it had significant visual flaws on the lid, but I didn't really care as long as it functioned properly. Well, the flaws are on the inside of the lid and are barely noticeable, so I feel like I got a terrific bargain.
    It doesn't take more than a couple minutes to get to full pressure and start the cooktime, and the steam release button works very rapidly.
    Though i haven't yet decided on what accessory set[s] to buy, I know at least I want a springform pan: I kluged a form to make a cheesecake in this device, as it is the easiest bain marie, and I was amazed to find it came out really well (it looked pretty wobbly right out of the pot, but it firmed up nicely in the refrigerator). I have cooked 3 pounds of chicken breast on the bone in less than 8 minutes, it was moist and tender, and the bones remained soft enough to give them to my dog - he's a terrier who gnaws everything to dust and doesn't gulp his food, but I don't give him bones from roast chicken, only boiled. Because pressure cooking uses less water than regular boiling, more of the flavor stays in the meat. I also cooked a big pork chop on the bone for 3 minutes after browning it a bit (using the saute setting, then adding water and sealing) and it was nicely tender despite being not a bit pink inside (i used a salty solution rather than plain water). I have yet to make yogurt, but i used the yogurt setting to foster a rapid ferment of fruit wine (found IP instructions on the internet) that turned out great (alternate between venting and not venting the developing CO2); I'm thinking it might also work for other ferments that a low heat promotes, such as kimchi, sauerkraut, tofu misozuke, etc -- i'm not into kombucha but maybe it would work for that too. I'm looking forward to using it for water-bath canning (the pressure is not high enough for true pressure canning, you need the Instant Pot Max for that), but it can sterilize empty jars and lids, and then substitute for a canning kettle waterbath for jams and pickles. Maybe the 8qt is a better choice if you do *a lot* of canning jams, fruit, pickles and sauerkraut (high acid foods don't need pressure canning), but for the amount I do the 6qt will suffice, and it takes up enough room on the counter, I can't imagine how big the 8qt's footprint is.
    I'm also looking forward to doing beans in it in a much shorter timeframe than with a slowcooker (tho there is also a slowcooker setting on this pot), because dry beans are cheaper but previously took a lot of planning to use. Now if I want to make sweet red bean baste steambuns, I can do it all in one day without a pot on the stove to watch. i'm notorious for getting distracted and burning pots with beans or rice on the stove, that's why I bought a ricecooker and a crockpot -- both of which can now be retired, since the Instant Pot also did 2 cups of a wild and brown rice mixture, normally at least a 40-minute project in the rice cooker and inevitably if the wild rice is fully softened, the brown rice kernels have exploded, but if the brown rice is done perfectly the wild rice is still a bit too tough... in the IP they *both* came out perfectly cooked, in just 25 minutes, with only 2 cups of stock to 2 cups of dry rice!
    This has quickly become my favorite kitchen gadget, especially in the hot summer when I don't want to turn the oven or even rangetop on. The Instant Pot contains virtually all its heat until you release the pressure, and even then it's not nearly as warming of the kitchen as traditional cooking, and its easy to just position it right under the ceiling vent so the steam rises up and out of the house!
    It doesn't do everything, of course -- you'll never make a pizza, a baguette, or a crackly-skin roast bird in an Instant Pot -- but there is so much it does, in such a short time. I doubted I would ever buy one when I first heard about them, but I'm sold now. I might even get a mini to have for smaller meals, just so I use less electricity.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
    Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchase
    My daughter purchased this fancy Instant Pot and it's pretty awesome! I talked her into getting the ULTRA version because she likes technology, and she considers this purchase a small investment in her own cookware. It's worth the extra $$.

    The electronic controls are easy to read and the programming is very intuitive. I do suggest reading the booklet on using it if you've never used one before. Also, I suggest not attempting to remove the instructional warning sticker from the top. It doesn't want to be removed and is meant to 'stick' around for safety reasons. Plus, it will leave a huge mess if you try to remove it. Ask my daughter.

    My very first impression as she unboxed it was the quality of the inner stainless steel cooking bowl. Maybe I'm easily impressed, but the bowl/pot is made of a very thick gauge stainless steel with a extremely thick and heavy bottom that rivals my better cooking pots. And, it's super shiny.

    We've cooked quite a few meals and many pots of rice in this now. And as skeptical as I was (and I'm super picky about rice) it is quite safe to ditch your rice cooker once you make this purchase. At high pressure setting rice cooks 12 minutes and comes out done, with a firm texture, and well separated.

    We've also cooked several meals with dried beans or peas, which came out awesome, complete with 'bean gravy.' I do suggest that if you want bean gravy to maybe put an extra 5 minutes on the timer and allow the steam to naturally decrease instead of using the instant release button. An extra 5 minutes, that's nothing compared to the hours of soaking and boiling I've done in the past. Beans from start to finish in an hour or less. And our family experiences no gas problems with this cooking method. The sausage in the beans is still intact and retains flavor. (And red beans and sausage are a staple down here - all of this bean and rice talk is important to my fellow Louisianians!)

    And the controls make delightful little sounds, even when you open the lid!

    My daughter is quite a critic of gadgetry, although she loves it. She loves this pot and doesn't regret spending her hard earned cash on this purchase. When she flies the coop and takes this with her, I will most definitely replace this with another.
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  • Cuauhtémoc Guzmán Olivas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 6, 2024
    Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchase
    Ya tengo casi 2 años con ella y es parte indispensable de nuestra cocina... La usamos 2 o 3 veces a la semana y sigue como nueva, fácil de limpiar. (Cocemos consomé de pollo, casuela, lengua, birria, frijol, lentejas, garbanzos, huevos, papas, camotes, etc.) Fácil, rápido y en automático
  • Tony Wang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful cooking appliance. My mother loves the damn thing.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2018
    Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchase
    See Im not a believer. At first. I bought this for my mom at her request. And this past week she fired it up to cook me one of her classic dishes - pig feet and winter melon. Usually this dish takes several elements in terms of technique. Most of which revolves around babying the status of the pressure cooker. Checking the pressure, maintaining temperature and maintaining the pressure. This is not easy. Especially given that the recipe usually requires about an hour of stewing in the pressure cooker. But usually what we get is very strong flavoured, fall apart pig feet. It is absolutely delicious.

    But now what this thing has done is completely renewed that entire procedure. In fact I'm pretty sure my mother is about to throw out the pressure cooker. Because this Instant Pot was able to cook that dish with no babying within 45 minutes. She literally put in the ingredients, added water and turned it on. Put that thing on high for 30 minute cooking and what came out was exactly as tender, pull apart and delicious. It's actually magic because from the outside it looked like there wasn't anything happening.

    My mom really loves the thing now. It is also very easy to use. Took her about 5 minutes to figure out how it worked, what dials to turn and what buttons to press. And after the first go, it was simple after that. There is also a recipe book that gives you some very interesting recipes to try out. But even if you don't want to, honestly, this thing makes it so easy. You can replace just about everything in your kitchen.

    So, I'd definitely recommend buying it. One weakness I will touch upon is the pressure venting system. After the pressure cooking, the venting is a little dangerous. I think the vent hole and the button you press as well as the pressure indicator (the float that indicates if there is still pressure in the vessel) are all located very close together. So while venting it is more likely to burn yourself by accident. This is not the greatest. But again, read the instructions and be prudent and there shouldn't be a problem.
  • Manuel Fernandes
    5.0 out of 5 stars pot ultra
    Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2024
    Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchase
    works good and cooks good with good selection of pre sets menu
  • Maria Gonzalez
    5.0 out of 5 stars No es por los tiempos, es la libertad que te da al cocinar
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 15, 2018
    Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchase
    Tengo un par de cosas que compartir sobre esta olla. Esta olla estuvo en mi carrito de compras fácil 6-8 meses. Me interesaba, me latía mucho comprarla pero no estaba segura, pues es considerablemente cara y dudaba si me sería realmente útil, además de que en aquel entonces no cocinaba y puesto que es la versión más cara de Instant pot tampoco estaba segura si realmente valdría la pena comparada con las otras versiones. Pues un buen día, la vi con una muy buena oferta y decidí comprarla. Y después de usarla aproximadamente un mes esta es mi experiencia:

    A) Funcionabilidad: No es por el tiempo es por la liberdad
    Personalmente a mi me encantan las cosas que me dan libertad. Anuncian mucho esta olla como que te ayuda a "cocinar más rápido", "reducir el tiempo en la cocina" y cosas así, lo cual es verdad y no. Si, el arroz esta en 12 minutos, pero toma aproximadamente otros 15 min en presurizarse, y por ello es común encontrar opiniones negativas al respecto. Para mí, la razón por la cuál me encanta esta olla es porque te da LIBERTAD. Libertad de no estar vigilando una olla durante todo el proceso de cocción, es decir, puedes poner a cocer el arroz, olvidarte de el si quieres 1 hora, y ni se quemó, ni ocurrió un caos en la cocina. Puedes cocer frijoles sin estar supervisando cada 15 min si todavía tienen agua.

    B. Diferencias entre versiones
    Recién la compré y la empecé a usar, sentí que había cometido un error y que no había diferencia entre esta y la versión básica. Así que le recomendé a mi mamá que comprara la Instant Pot IP-DUO60, que no tenía caso comprar la Ultra. Pues un día usé la Instant Pot IP-DUO60 de mi mamá y me di cuenta que estaba muy equivocada. Si hay una gran gran diferencia entre la Ultra y la básica. Y recomiendo mil veces la Ultra, por lo siguiente:
    1) con Ultra puedes controlar la temperatura y puedes monitorearla, con la básica los programas ya están definidos y no puedes cambiar, ni siquiera ver la temperatura. Con esto les digo todo: tengo que usar un termómetro externo para ver, por ejemplo, que la leche para yogurt este a la temperatura adecuada.
    2) La Ultra tiene un mejor aislamiento. Con la básica a veces hasta tengo que usar un trapito para quitar la tapadera, porque hasta el plástico de la agarradera esta super caliente.
    3) En Ultra puedes modificar la presión atmosférica, lo cual elimina las variaciones de cocción que pudieran ocurrir entre un lugar y otro. No se si esto explica el porque con la Ultra nunca se me ha pegado el arroz y con la básica si tuve hacer varias pruebas hasta encontrar la cantidad de agua adecuada para que no se pegue, pero bueno, al final es una garantía de estandarización de calidad.
    4. La opción de 'Ultra' en Ultra (es una opción que no tiene la básica) a mi me gusta mucho, pues puedes crear tus propios programas.
    5. Puedes monitorear el proceso de cocción a través de una gráfica, así que puedes hacer estimaciones de cuanto falta por ejemplo para que se presurice.

    C) Sobre el precio
    Mi recomendación es guardarla en tu carrito y esperar un buen precio. Yo la encontré bastante bastante económica durante el HotSale, y también esta a muy buen precio durante el Primeday, imagino que para el buen fin tendrá un gran precio también.

    D) Otros descubrimientos
    -Es genial para freír, por sus paredes altas evitas que salpique el aceite por todos lados, además mantienes la temperatura del aceite estable y puedes ajustar a una temperatura en concreto.
    -Yo la uso para casi todo: hacer arroz, cocer frijoles, guisar, hacer yogurt, hacer sopa, freír, cocer verduras. Hasta ahora no he intentado hacer pasteles.

    E) Desventajas
    -Te avisa cuando alcanza la temperatura que seleccionaste, pero no te la muestra durante todo el proceso.
    -Parece touch, pero no es touch, hay una perilla que sirve para seleccionar los programas
    -Tiene una zona que no es muy cleanfriendly, donde embona la tapa, es un poco complicado de limpiar.
  • Mariela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Es una maravilla coce perfecto los alimentos
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 1, 2024
    Size: 6 QuartsVerified Purchase
    El tiempo es más o menos el mismo que una olla normal pero lo que me gusta es que se programa y se olvida uno de estar cuidándola además la cocción es perfecta carne frijoles etc y no reseca de más el líquido que pones es igual al final disminuye muy poco 10/10 súper recomendada es muy fácil seguir el instructivo para los tiempos de cocción