If you have a large family, the 10-quart capacity is perfect for cooking up a storm, although you still have the smaller options to suit your needs. If you’re after a simple, no-fuss multicooker, the Instant Pot Duo Nova is a good option for beginners. Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker review: Verdict However, it doesn’t take too long to wash the pot and sealing ring, while the pot exterior can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Although the inner pot is dishwasher safe, it didn’t quite fit snugly in my dishwasher, so I had to handwash it in soapy water. Another good thing about the Instant Pot Duo Nova is it doesn’t get too hot around the sides if you need to move it around.Ĭleaning the Instant Pot Duo Nova can be a little tricky. Since this was the 10 quart capacity, the largest pot around, I found this quite heavy and cumbersome to lift. When cooking has finished, it automatically sets to Keep Warm until you’re ready to dish out your delicious meal, so you’ll never have to reheat anything. Once you press the program of your choice, just remember to adjust the pressure that you need before it automatically sets the cooking time. Program buttons are well-laid out and easy to use, while the Keep Warm function and quick release button are handy features. If you’re a beginner to the world of Instant Pots, it’s worthwhile reading the manual first just to get you familiar with the settings. Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker review: Ease of use and cleaning In this case, you may need to manually adjust the cooking time to your preferred setting. Results seemed the same on a few tries, despite reducing the water content. The time also allows for preheat time which you can see on the handy progress bar on the display. After closing the lid with a simple twist and lock, press the Pressure Cook button twice to set the temperature to either Low, Normal or High, which is set at 239☏ to 245☏. The Instant Pot reaches the ideal, high temperature to brown and crisp the meat before adding in the rest of your ingredients and stock to the pot. I was impressed by the searing process, which didn’t take as long to brown as it would in a conventional frying pan. Select the Saute program to brown onions or meat before pressing Cancel to stop sauteing once you’re happy. Bear in mind, there is a fair bit of prep work to do before the cooking process begins. The texture of stewed beef was succulent, tender, and more flavorsome and delicious than conventional cooking. Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker review: Cooking performanceĭuring our tests, the Instant Pot Duo Nova performed well when pressure cooking meat dishes, stews and casseroles, but was a little disappointing when cooking rice and steaming vegetables. However, for a basic model, the Instant Pot Duo Nova looks contemporary for any kitchen. It also doesn’t come with a handy recipe book, however, you can download the app on your smartphone. 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. 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.
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