It’s the same question I asked myself time and time again before I splurged on the beloved cooker. So the question remains: Is the Instant Pot DUO worth it? So if you’re looking for an affordable entry into the IP world, this is probably the model to keep an eye on.īut even at a great price, it’s still an investment of space on your counter top or in your closet, and you don’t want to buy yet another appliance that’s going to gather dust. The DUO is frequently on sale during key shopping days, like Prime Day and Black Friday. It replaces a variety of common kitchen gadgets and is said to cook meals 70% faster than standard methods. The Instant Pot DUO comes in three sizes (starting at 3 quarts for small servings and up to 8 quarts for large, family-sized meals). But should you buy one? To help you decide, this Instant Pot review will take an up-close look at the version that is consistently a favorite among home cooks: There’s a wide range of accessories that help you up your Instant Pot game, and recently, Instant Pot unveiled a programmable blender and an electric kettle.Ĭlearly the Instant Pot has its fans: The device has nearly 50,000 customer ratings on Amazon alone, with an impressive 4.6 stars.
Over the past decade, there have been 10 iterations of the programmable cooker, ranging from a Wi-Fi-enabled version that keeps you connected to your meals via a companion app, to a mini design that whips up hearty dishes for one. The Instant Pot was Walmart’s best-selling product of 2019 and an Amazon top seller for three years in a row. Instagram is filled with over 90,000 Instant Pot recipes for everything from chili to cheesecake. Since its debut in 2010, the Instant Pot has amassed a cult-like following, complete with a Facebook community of over 2 million members. But when it comes to the Instant Pot, they can be a little obsessed with it. That was your Accessibility Minute for this week! I’m Laura Medcalf with the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads, in Indiana.People love their food processors, coffee makers or rice cookers. I want to take a moment to thank InTRAC the Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation for sponsoring our transcript today. Visit to learn more about their Duo Evo Plus!įor more information, to read our blog, or to drop us a line, visit.
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While there are at least 8 models available on their website, I wanted to highlight the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus model.Īccording to Instant Pot’s website, this newer model is their “most innovative” one available. If you’re unfamiliar with the Instant Pot, it is a “best-selling multicooker that allows users to cook meats, soups, vegetables, and more - up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods. It became super popular in recent years for individuals of all ages and abilities. The Instant Pot was originally introduced in 2010. Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs!