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6-Quart Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker (Matte Black, 112-0123-01) for
$84.99.
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About this item: - 10 Cooking Functions: Pressure cook, slow cook, sous vide, sauté, sterilize, cook yogurt and rice, bake, steam, or simply keep warm, all in one easy appliance
- Customizable Smart Programs: Tackle every recipe with 28 one-touch options covering all essential meals
- Good Food Done Faster: Preheat 20% faster and cook up to 70% faster compared to slow cooking methods
- Easy & Convenient Steam Release: Gentle steam release switch and diffusing cover allow you to confidently and quietly release steam every time
- Family-Sized Capacity: The 6-quart capacity is perfect for up to 6 servings—ideal for families, meal prep, and batch cooking
- Quick Cleanup: No more fighting about who has to do the dishes. The dishwasher-safe lid and inner pot make clean-up a breeze.
Top Comments
P-i-P pot in pot method, both covered and uncovered, unlocks the full power of i.p The opening of the 6 qt inner pot is 8.5" Look for accessory pots with an o.d. of 6-1/2 to 7 -1./2 " Titanium metal back[acting pots between 1 and 2 L capacity are ideal because they come with lose fitting lids, have the fastest cooking speed, are inert and non-toxic and will not burn your hands handling right out of the I.p.. Some of these are also on sale today.
Pros of the new model:
Seems to come to pressure faster than the old model. Like the indicators for when it's still pre-heating, versus cooking, versus warming.
The dial is way faster for manipulating settings and temperature than the old up/down arrow buttons.
LOVE the redesigned vent valve. Both the button switch and especially the diffuser put over the vent seal make it a far less perilous process when letting pressure escape. I no longer have to look for a wooden spoon or pair of tongs to twist the pressure release valve to avoid getting burned.
The pot handles make the inner pot easier to remove, and prevent the pot from swirling around while stirring. Very nice addition.
Cons:
My old model had a removable power strip, which made it both easier to store (less worry about the cord catching on things in the cabinet) and more repairable/servicable. The Pro seems to have an attached cable, which feels like a downgrade.
The sous-vide option works, but it's much slower at it than my dedicate Anova sous-vide circulator. I will definitely say it's more convenient to have it in one appliance, especially since the IP pot is much smaller and I don't have to heat up like 9 quarts of water just to sous-vide a couple steaks, but as I said, it is rather slow to come to temp. Accuracy is not perfect, either, but to be honest I don't think it's a deal-breaker if my steak is 123.5 degrees instead of 125.
The slow cook option still sucks. I was really hoping it would finally work, because I just don't have the space in my house for a crock pot, however I tried doing a slow-cooked pulled pork recipe for eight hours in the IP Pro, and it was still tough after 8 hours. I had to blast it on high pressure for another 40 minutes to get it tender. Bit disappointing.
For everything other than the power cord, I would say it's a straight upgrade from the earlier IP Duo models, and probably worth investing in if your old model is getting long in the tooth. I'm planning to give my older model to a relative, as it still works just fine after 8 years or so.
Community Reviews
The Instant Pot Pro stands out as a more capable 6 quart multicooker, especially for searing, pressure cooking, yogurt, and pot in pot meals. The inner pot has built in handles, is stovetop safe, and the flat bottom makes stove or induction searing cleaner and easier. It also seems to come to pressure faster, with better controls and a redesigned vent valve. The main drawbacks are the attached power cord and weaker slow cook performance compared with a true slow cooker, so it fits best if pressure cooking is the priority.
Common Questions (5)
Yes. The Pro's inner pot has built-in handles and can be used on a stovetop, which makes searing and sautéing easier before transferring it back to the cooker. The 6-quart inner pot opening is about 8.5 inches, so accessory pots need to fit within that size.
It can hold low temperatures accurately enough for long yogurt ferments, including L. reuteri yogurt at 100°F for 36 hours, with only about a 1-degree offset to correct in settings. It also supports fine digital temperature control for proofing and other low-temp cooking.
The Pro adds handles, stovetop-safe use, faster pressure-up, a faster dial, and a redesigned vent valve, while standard models are still sufficient for basic pressure cooking. The main tradeoff mentioned is that slow-cook performance is still weak compared with a true slow cooker.
Slow cooking is still reported to be weak compared with a dedicated slow cooker. One pulled pork test stayed tough after 8 hours and needed another 40 minutes on high pressure, so the Pro is better treated as a pressure cooker than a crock-pot replacement.
Yes. Pot-in-pot cooking is a major use case, especially for small portions, rice, grains, seafood, and frozen foods, as long as the insert fits the 6-quart opening and the lid can vent. The 6-quart inner pot opening is about 8.5 inches, and accessory pots should generally stay within about 6.5 to 7.5 inches outer diameter.
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P-i-P pot in pot method, both covered and uncovered, unlocks the full power of i.p The opening of the 6 qt inner pot is 8.5" Look for accessory pots with an o.d. of 6-1/2 to 7 -1./2 " Titanium metal back[acting pots between 1 and 2 L capacity are ideal because they come with lose fitting lids, have the fastest cooking speed, are inert and non-toxic and will not burn your hands handling right out of the I.p.. Some of these are also on sale today.
*edit* never mind looks like it sold out on target
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This Pro model will offers some more features and definitely worth buying as long as you're going to use it, and not store on the shelf like myself who buys lots of stuff but only use like 20% of what I bought
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