All Smart Program pressure levels, cooking times and temperatures will be restored to the factory defaults. Turn Sounds On and Off Cooker sounds are ON by default. With the appliance in Standby mode (Display reads “Off”), press and hold the “−“ for instant vortex 5 seconds to turn all sounds except error alerts OFF. Press and hold the “+“ for 5 seconds to turn all sounds ON. On the other hand, the Duo has a manual sealing function. This can make it harder to release the pressure once the cooking is done.
While it isn’t a budget appliance, this Instant Pot is a great price when you take into account all the different uses and the other appliances it can replace. As promised, I will try and define a category of best users for each of these two Instant Pot models . In my opinion, they both do an amazing job, especially since there is no fancy interface to decipher. The Instant Pot Duo is considered a classic among all the Instant Pot products. On the other hand, the Instant Pot Duo Nova is the new kid on the block and comes with a few flashy features that make it more suitable for beginners (hence the name – Duo Nova).
It is a 7-in-1 pressure cooker , which is lower than what an Instant Pot Duo Plus or a Duo Evo Plus can offer, but it is enough for a regular kitchen or a beginner. The Duo Nova comes with a stainless steel inner pot with sealing ring, steam rack and extra seal ring, which is handy as the silicone tends to pick up odors. The only downside is the inner pot doesn’t come with handles, like other Instant Pots, so you’ll need to lift it out carefully.
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 overall best instant pot will always be the reliable Duo model. However, the Duo Nova will be the ideal option for new cooks, while the Instant Pot Ultra is perfect for advanced cooks. By having so, your Instant Pot will work as an air fryer.
Budget isn’t really a problem, as I figure that she uses it so often it’s worth spending up to $200. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may write a review. Use a wet dishcloth to wipe down the inside and the outside of the cooker. Inner pot is dishwasher safe, so just toss it in with the rest of your dishes after dinner. Cooking with the most popular model of Instant Pot is even easier with the Duo Nova.
Updated easy-seal lid it automatically seals the pressure valve. Our convenient guide outlines all the Instant Pot models available to assist you in narrowing down your choices. At the end of the day, it’s better to get one device with plenty of diverse features instead of purchasing and storing many different appliances.
Failure to follow these CAUTION instructions could result in property damage and/or personal injury. The 20-cup Zest Plus is where you can really add some zest to your instant pot duo nova meals. Mixed grains, barley, couscous, bulgur oatmeal and risotto are added to the lineup, plus four smart programs for sauté, steam, slow cook, and keep warm.
Typically Instant Pot releases one or two new models each year. In 2019 the company added several new models including the Duo Nova. I am the creator, photographer, and author of recipes and tips at Paint the Kitchen Red. I live in the glorious west in Salt Lake City, Utah with my family. However, the older Duo model is still widely sold and the new version may not be available at many retailers.