The Instant Pot is a small kitchen appliance that is a versatile multi-cooker that can do the job of many appliances all in one shot : it’s a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a steamer, and more. The Instant Pot comes with preset programs that are designed to cook your food to perfection. The specific functions of your Instant Pot will vary based on which model you purchase, but here are the basic programs that should be on most models:
- Pressure Cooker (options are high or low pressure, or you can also choose specific pressure setting like poultry or meat/stew)
- Slow Cooker
- Rice Cooker
- Steamer
- Sauté/Browning
- Yogurt Maker