I find this Instant Pot to be very user friendly because of the self sealing aspect. We’re not quite sure why you need the QuickCool Technology when you could simply use the quick release switch. When you use it, you have to place ice on the tray, which seems like another chore. However, being an upgraded version of the Duo, the new Duo Nova has some improvements, allowing it to provide users with better cooking experiences. On the whole, though, the classic LCD of the old Duo is still elegant enough to intuitively indicate the cooking process in its own right. Offering a higher level of convenience, the Nova’s intuitive status indicator also keeps you informed at every step of the cooking process.
First up, slow cooked chili, the sauté function comes in handy here, allowing you to brown your meat and soften onions in the Instant Pot instead of having to use a separate pan or stove top. Despite the pot not having a non-stick coating there was no sticking during the sauté stage. We slow cooked our beef chili for six hours on the ‘more’ setting and the result was a delicious meaty chili with soft beef. The Instant Pot beeps to alert you that cooking has finished and the temperature of the chili at the end of cooking was 176 F/ 80 C. The chili wasn’t thickened to our liking but by switching back to saute it was easy to reduce it to the perfect consistency. During slow cooking the handles and sides all stayed cool, the lid reached 113 F/ 45 C which isn’t too warm to touch.
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 moosoo air fryer 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.
Any Instant Pot accessories or gadgets you may choose to buy to bulk up your cooker’s functionality are just a bonus. Depending on what you plan to make with your Instant Pot, extras range from practical and essential to plain old fun. Some instant pot duo nova people buy extra sealing rings so they can use one for meat and one for baked goods. Some invest in egg trivets if they cook a lot of hard-boiled eggs. There are also super useful silicone mitts with a surprisingly strong strong grip.
If you want to spice up your meal times without adding any extra stress, then the Instant Pot Duo is perfect for you. Similarly to the Instant Pot Duo, this new model combines multiple appliances into just one. We really like it because it allows us to do multiple things, such as Chilis, Stews, Rice and a lot of other things. Another benefit of having a multi-cooker like this is that it can save you counter space, storage space, and money because you can use it for multiple cooking needs.
The advantage of using 2 cups is that it takes less time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. The Saute function allows you to saute food in the Instant Pot before pressure cooking, and to reduce the liquid after pressure cooking. I love this function because I don’t need to get out another pan and that helps keep cleanup to a minimum. The Instant Pot Company (Instant Brands) started out with one product – the Instant Pot – and now makes a wide range of kitchen appliances including air fryers, blenders, and toaster ovens. I have read where some people have poured water into their IP without the inner pot being in place. If the heating element inside the pot gets wet there is a chance your pressure cooker is no longer good.