I’ve been using my old Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 since 2015! I didn’t realize I’d purchased it that long ago.
It works great, even after all this time. As I’ve documented on this blog, I’ve been making chuck roasts and bone broth fairly regularly of late.
The problem isn’t this Instant Pot has worn out, it’s that it might be too small for me these days. It’s a six quart model which is the really the standard size. Heck, it’s the recommended size for most folks.
But…
Since I’ve been making bone broth for myself, I’ve discovered that I’m having to make two batches when I might be able to get away with just one. I’ve also had to make chuck roast in two batches as I just can’t fit enough in this one.
So…
With Amazon Prime Days tomorrow and the next, I’m thinking it may be time to upgrade my game. I can definitely pass this one on to my a good friend and I’ll even teach him how to use it. But what should I get?
Since 2015 many companies have jumped on the bandwagon with these multi-cookers. I own a Ninja grill/air-crisper and am happy with it so I suspect their multi-cookers would be okay too.
I’ve given it some thought and I really don’t need a Wi-Fi connected device. It’d be fun, but I want to be sure I have something that won’t need tech updates any time soon. My Instant Pot has been fine since 2015 and I’ve never once thought it would cook better if I could look at my phone.
So it comes down the eight quart models, or maybe the Instant Pot Rio Extra-Wide coming in at 7.5 quarts.
Or maybe the eight quart Pro…
I guess I’ll just have to wait for tomorrow and see what the prices are. And just because I like my Instant Pot doesn’t mean I wouldn’t consider a different brand.