Features:

  • Duo Plus Mini, the ideal companion to the Duo Plus 3 Quart, combines 9 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Sterilizer and Warmer. Prepares dishes up to 70% faster saving you time and energy in your busy lifestyle
  • Features 13 Smart Programs – Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Sauté, Rice, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Keep Warm, Sterilizer, Egg Maker, and Pressure Cook, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button
  • Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, dual pressure settings, 3 temperatures in Sauté and Slow Cook, up to 24 hour delay start, automatic Keep Warm up to 10 hours, and sound ON/OFF
  • Stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot, food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas in the food
  • UL and ULC certified, 10 safety mechanisms to provide users with added assurance and confidence, designed to eliminate many common errors
  • Accessories include, stainless steel steam rack without handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, condensation collector and recipe booklet
  • Power supply: 120V – 60Hz
Why I bought the Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 9-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6 Qt

Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 9-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6 Qt - I've wanted a PC for a long time and have done a lot of research. I was originally leaning towards the PPCXL because that's what my cousin has, but I did some more research and ended with this one, waiting until the Duo Plus came out. So, since I'm the 4th reviewer, here's some of the thought process I went through in deciding to get the DUO Plus and also some thoughts on the IP vs the PPCXL and also other considerations on accessories, size, etc. So far, I've only had it a few days, but overall satisfied and plenty of online support for recipes and helping you decide the post PC for your needs. **Why I went with the Instant Pot (IP) duo60 Plus - Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes. Large LCD Screen with Digital Display Mute button for those beeps in the night when cooking yogurt etc. Plus / Minus button for both time and pressure Keep Warm Selector can be selected to on or off at anytime. Delay start of 24 hours and keep warm for 10 hours. Lid rest (right or left side) **Why I went with IP vs PPCXL - Food Grade 304 (15/8) stainless steel pot vs stainless steel with teflon coating. I felt I could scrub and treat the pot however I wanted and not worry about scratching and what utensils to not use. Yes, you can buy a replacement inner pot for a Teflon pot, but after I spend $100+ I really don't think I should have to buy a replacement inner pot. Some of the FB group users are fine with the Teflon pot, but there are also a lot of complaints, so it might be in the handling, but every Teflon pan I ever had eventually got tossed out because of the coating coming off. IP came with some of the accessories you pay for on the PPCXL. It had the trivet with handles, condensation collector, Rice Paddle & spoon and a couple intro guides/cookbooks. Free shipping for IP. PPCXL site wanted $29.99 Buttons weren't quite clear on PPCXL site so it made me think they were hiding lack of selection on preset buttons. Also, confusing on what you were buying - regular PPC or PPCXL. A lot of their verbiage refers to PPCXL, but not necessarily when you go select your items for your shopping cart. Yogurt Button - The IP has this and the PPCXL doesn't. The IP allows you to bring the milk to 185 in the IP, cool to 120 (I will be using the quick cool method in the sink) and then put in yogurt mode for incubation (8-12 hours). The PPCXL doesn't have this and you wrap it and put it in the oven. Warranty on IP is 1 year and I went with the Square Trade Warranty for 4 years for an additional $14.37. No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement. After that up to one year you have to pay $24.99 for shipping. Their extended warranty if $15 for 3 years. Slow Cooker Mode had a low, medium and high heat button. IP has a + and - sign to increase or decrease the time. Others you have to select a preset and keep pressing to increase, you can't decrease time. Overall ratings - IP 4.7 and PPCXL 4.1. I read through a lot of comments by verified buyers and the PPC owners seemed a lot more upset with customer service. I looked through a lot of Reviewers who do this for a living or at least blog and they leaned towards the IP. I messaged with the PPCXL people online and you can tell they've been coached for answers knowing what their down faults are and not really answering the question or referencing what you know is a negative. There are more IPs on the market and most recipes are geared towards it from a "preset button" perspective. IP has a left and right handle that will hold your lid tilted. I belong to a Pressure Cooker group - there are a lot of complaints about other manufacturer's instructions, quick start guide, etc. Lots of issues with lids locking, not pressurizing etc and I really don't see this for the Instant Pot family of PCs. **Sizing - I measured my crock pot which was 6 quart, so that's what I ordered. It's an OK size for 2 people, but since you can only fill it 2/3 full when cooking under pressure you should take that into consideration. I figure on a roast, I will do the meat first, then veggies. The 6 quart will hold four pint canning jars for sterilization. **Accessories - What else to buy? I got the OXO Good Grips steamer with extendable handle and a pack of 3-IP Rings color coded (dark for savory meats, orange for desserts and I will use the clear for yogurt). I had read they were dishwasher safe, but not 100% as they might keep flavors. On my next order I'm looking at 2 cookbooks (IP Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for $9 and IP Obsession for $12). There are plenty of Facebook Group pages you can join for recipes too and online reviewers. Just type in what you are making followed by "in a pressure cooker" or "in an IP". I'm also buying IP Silicone Mitts for easy removal of a hot pot since I will be making yogurt ($10). The only negative of the Instant Pot is you can't get a 10 quart and if I had a REALLY big family that would be the only reason, but based on the above, I would probably just buy a 2nd Instant Pot. I hope this is helpful. I did a lot of research and felt the need to share it. I will update this as I use it and get additional questions. 8/9/2017 update - I've been using my IP for a few months now. I use my steamer basket and trivet a lot. I make a "bowl" out of heavy duty foil and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode. I don't use my extra rings cause I use my plain lid for yogurt, so no use to swap rings. I didn't get the silicone mitts. I realized I didn't need them. My inner pot doesn't get that hot on yogurt mode. I like the 2 cookbooks. I use Bar Keeper Friend to clean the pot. Still really happy with my IP-DUO Plus 60. I'm part of a FB PC group and I don't see complaints on the IP. Very happy with my purchase. 12/29/2017 update - So on Black Friday I bought the 3 qt Instant Pot because I felt like I need to have twins. It's a great size and great for sides and especially my 2 quart of yogurt I make at least weekly, so it doesn't tie up my 6 qt IP. We winter in FL and I was able to "sneak" the 6 qt into the truck and now I have the 3 qt here too. I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for Christmas (Irma got in our way last month repairing) in the 2 pots. In future years, I'll prob just bring the 3 qt cause it fits better in my cabinets in the mobile home.

I quite like this...

I've already used this twice and similarly to the convection cooker I recently purchased, this thing has me coming up with new recipes and ways to cook. First off, the time saved with this justifies the purchase alone - I can cook an entire meal in this, doing each step from start to finish in the one pot. I've used it three times so far and in each case the prep + cook time was probably around 40% less than if I'd cooked using traditional methods - this includes clean-up too, as I'm only cleaning one pot out later on. Then there is the versatility. Meat, poultry, baking, soups, stews, whatever - I can use it as a crock pot, use it to saute things, etc. Last night I did a beef roast - seared the roast in the Instant Pot with some salt and garlic, added beef broth, added veggies, and then closed that sucker up to pressure cook it all. Because the pressure cooker keeps all the flavor locked in, I used less seasoning than I normally do, letting the various food's natural flavors shine through. The meat was tender and everything was flavorful - and because everything was done in just one pot, cleanup was simple. If there is one drawback - when pressure cooking the pot takes awhile to build up the heat and pressure. This means that you have to factor this time into your cooking schedule - I haven't actively measured it, but it seems to be about 10~15 minutes additional time which sort of sucks if you haven't planned ahead. I'm looking forward to doing more things in it; so far just the beef roast, turkey tenderloin, and boiled eggs, but I'm impressed so far.

I'm in LOVE!

I have finally jumped on the Instant Pot train! After hearing friends rave about their Instant Pots and after the crock in my crock pot cracked, I decided to invest some of my Christmas money in one of my own. It took me days to decide which model to purchase. I looked at every store in town and they were sold out everywhere with the exception of the small 3 qt size which I had decided was too small. Forced to wait on my 2 day prime delivery, I ordered from Amazon. Finally it arrived Monday prior to lunch. I rushed out and bought a chuck roast to christen it with. I scoured the instant pot recipes I had found on Facebook and found one to try. What would take hours in the oven or crock pot took about 1 hour total in the instant pot. Next day I boiled eggs in it. Push a button, walk away, no worries about water coming to a boil or how long you leave the eggs in the pot. They peel better than any egg I've ever boiled. Next I cooked a turkey breast. It was still partially frozen and was done in an hour and a half start to finish. I've made bone broth in it as well. Again you just push a button and let it do it's thing. No need to stick around and watch a pot boil. It's fabulous and I can see this becoming one of my favorite kitchen items of all time. Is it for everything? No, but then again no kitchen tool I've ever bought is for everything. But it's for a lot of things and that's what I love about it!

I absolutely love this product

This product is my best friend and I would marry it and grow old with it if I could. I’ve put pork loins, potatoes, yellow bundt cakes from boxed cake, rice, corn on the cob (look up INSTANT POT MILK CORN ON COB & you will never eat it any other way again!!!)... I’ve made piergoies, lasagna, apple dump cake, a whole chicken, bone broth, chicken noodle soup... and more. This is all in less than a month. I’m eating heathlier. Eating out less. Cleanup is easy. The food tastes awesome. The pork loin never dried out after it sat on the serving tray. I suggest getting the Nordic bundt pan (SMALL) multi color, extra seal rings (1 for savory, 1 for sweet)... a large steamer basket RSVP Edurance Stainless steel steamer basket wide rim 8 inch mesh basket 3 quart capacity ...And then,snap off the handles when you get it & read the reviews under it to make sure it’ll fit your new IP, kitchen towels to throw over the release valve, a 7inch springform pan (not the silicone one!!)... and a “HIC porcelain soufflé 8 inch” to make a 2 person lasagna in. Also, A good pair of tongs.

The one thing I would never give up...

I ordered the 3 quart on Black Friday and it has made dinner every night since then, for the 2 of us. I ordered an extra liner so I could cook several dishes when we had company but it was a little more time consuming (the Instant Pot can make you lazy) so I decided to go for the 6 quart for when we had company, and to bake cakes and bread. From black eyed pea hummus to seafood stew I have made hundreds of dishes that came out tasting great. Dressing, cornbread, apple crumble, shrimp scampi, salmon, cod, mac and cheese...just when you think there has to be something you can’t make you will find a receipe. I have always hated to cook but the IP makes cooking fun, and when you have company, you can make preparations ahead of time, dump everything in before dinner and spend time with company instead of in the kitchen. And you won’t have a zillion pots and pans to clean. Let me add that I have several friends who have IP and they are afraid of it. It is something they bring out only occasionally and then they are “iffy” about it. If you hate cooking or don’t have time to cook or just want some healthy foods this pot will change your life if you give it a little time. Keep a notebook in the kitchen and play a little and you will soon become an expert.

I love it. it has made cooking fun and although ...

i have had the Instant Pot for just over a week now. I love it. it has made cooking fun and although it is not always quicker, it IS easier. I don't have to stand over the stove to make srue my food won't burn, it simply cooks and tells me when it's done. Everything i've made in it so far has been a success including perfect hard boiled eggs that peel very easily EVERY time, oatmeal, delicious yogurt from a gallon of milk, the BEST rice i've ever made, and some terrific soups and even a pot roast. I really like my new appliance and will be using it frequently. One hint though, do buy extra sealing rings, especially if you are going to be cooking sweet and savory items. the ring will retain odors and you don't want your yogurt or oatmeal tasting like last night's minestrone!

I LOVE my new IP DUO Plus ❤️

Ohhhh wow! I originally bought the IP 6 quart Lux, and liked that pretty well, but had wished that I had done more research and gotten the IP DUO Plus... so I got on Amazon and ordered it I believe Christmas Day, and it was supposed to arrive Tuesday January 2nd... Got a message today (December 29th) that it was being delivered... had planned on making soup in my Lux, but held out for my Duo Plus to be delivered... first off, I think there may have been something wrong with my Lux, it took forever to heat up and released lots of steam (and yes I had the vent closed)... it seemed to cook ok, but my DUO is a dream! It has a big bright display, lights that let you know where you are in the cooking process, and way more features. Also love that you can change the pressure from low to high... you have no idea how long it took me to figure out the Lux only cooked on high! Kept seeing these recipes that would say “cook on High pressure” but didn’t know if I was or not?!? Needless to say I’m very happy with my new IP DUO Plus and shipping was so fast, 5 Days early!!!

No need to get the latest version. They all do the same thing. Perfect food with perfect timing.

My instant pot never gets put away. It cooks to perfection everything we cook. Perfect, pasta, boiled eggs, rice, chicken, broccoli. Everything. The secret is the fact that you can time everything to the perfect time setting. No need to get the latest most expensive unit. They all do the excact same thing. The more expensive options are things like a button that says egg. The egg button will cost you $20.00. It sets a timer for five minutes.

Everything's shiny so far!

Alright, y'all. So after much deliberation, I ordered an Instant Pot last Monday. I was hesitant because I'd recently purchased a Dutch oven and a sous vide immersion circulator and three different blenders before deciding that I should probably stop buying kitchen appliances considering I hardly even cook and generally consume most of my meals in a nutrient sludge meal replacement (that plug will have to wait for another day). But ultimately my unbridled consumerism and constant hunger for new gadgets won out (they always do in the end) and before I knew it, I had a 6-quart Instant Pot 9-in-1 DUO Plus sitting on my counter. Being that it was 11pm on a Wednesday night by this point, I decided I would wait until the next day to try out my new toy. But being that I was extremely hungry for both food and instant gratification, I immediately changed my mind and brought out a chuck roast I had been thawing for this very occasion. This was the test, you see. The electronic, pressurized crucible. Could this shiny, button-covered cylinder the size of a large rice cooker make a pot roast faster than my slow cooker? Surely it couldn't make it as *well*, but could it get at least 85% of the way there in a fraction of the time? Turned out the answer was a resounding "yes". In fact, the meat was exactly the way I like it, tender but still slightly firm. Easily pulled apart, but not yet a tasteless mush. And the whole process took about an hour and a half, including the time it took to brown the roast and pressurize/depressurize the pot. From that moment, I was completely sold. See, the problem I had with even just a pot roast in a slow cooker was that I always ended up having to plan my day around it. It wasn't enough to just dump in the ingredients and let them sit. I'd found that 6 hours was too short, but 8 hours was too long. I needed to leave it in for 7 hours, but my workday was 8 hours long, not even counting the commute. Plus I had to add in the vegetables 2-3 hours before the end so that they would cook but not have all the nutrients obliterated into a mush. Thus, pot roasts were for weekends. But even then, if I wanted a pot roast for dinner, I had to get up early and do all the prep, just to let it sit for hours while I salivated in torment. And I had to make sure I was there at the end to turn it off. The Instant Pot eliminates most of these issues. I can set a timer for when I want it to start. I can set a cook time, after which it will either turn off or go into a "Keep Warm" mode. I can dump ingredients in the pot in the morning (though probably not something with raw meat) and have them freshly cooked and ready to eat right when I get home at night. I made the pictured beef stew earlier and cooking only took about an hour. Without a pressure cooker, it would have taken several hours. I'm seriously considering bringing this thing to work and just cooking my lunch there. I mean, why not? Assuming I have ingredients prepared, making a meal in this would be easier than making a sandwich. I've only made two things in it so far, but I'm already really digging this thing. Four years ago, I bought a slow cooker and it was probably the best thing I'd ever bought myself up to that point. My Instant Pot is shaping up to take up that mantle. There's a lot of hype around the Instant Pot. People describe it as "magic". It's not magic-- it's food science. But when you can reduce a several-hour cook time down to about an hour, is there really a difference? (Note: I realize this review, especially that last paragraph, probably sounds like I'm some paid, professional reviewer, but I assure you I am neither paid nor professional; I just really dig this thing and I'm a decent writer. Not that I would turn down a company who wants to send me free stuff to give my honest opinion on! ;) )

It's true. It makes a lot of things quick and easy. And a lot of foods quickly and easily.

For a long time, I wasn't a believer. I mean, I'm all for electronic gadgets in the kitchen. If I want to cook something for hours until its delicious and tender, I've got a traditional slow cooker. If I want to feel fancy when I'm preparing perfectly-cooked meats, I've got my Anova sous vide, and a wireless meat thermometer for the grill. But friends and family were always like, "Oh but you gotta get an Instant Pot!" But no, I didn't _have_ to get an Instant Pot. Eventually, though, there was a sale, and I bought one. Now, I didn't really have any meaningful concept of the differences between the sizes and models. This 8 quart Duo Plus came up as a daily deal thing, and I bought it. It was a good price. And you know, it can make like 2 gallons of yogurt or porridge or something, so...great...whatever. I'll be the first to admit that I didn't count on the sheer size of the thing. At the time, it was just my wife and I and our two-year-old daughter. When I unboxed this 8-quart monstrosity, I experienced a moment of trepidation, a fear of ridicule from my wife, who would point out that we don't need a really really ridiculously huge pressure cooker for just us. But I moved on from that anxiety, and I set about putting this thing to work. The first time each of us used it, we felt what I'm sure every other pressure cooker rookie feels at first—the crippling fear that you're about to die in a horrific high-pressure home explosion, and that your family will always be embarrassed to explain that they were related to one of _those_ statistics. But, as I'm sure most pressure cooker owners do, we survived. And it didn't take long before we realized (my wife especially, since she does a lot of the cooking) how fantastic this giant culinary autoclave really is. Cook an entire dinner of roast chicken with red beans & rice in one go? Done. Steam a whole mess 'o veggies when some friends show up with their gaggle of kids for dinner? Easy. Meatballs. Tamales. Artichokes. Corn on the cob. All quickly and (perhaps most significantly) very simple. And there's just a single pot to scrub at the end! Then just throw it back in the pantry until next time. Last night I think I reached my true peak of giant Instant Pot appreciation. I cooked two racks of BBQ pork back ribs. I thought about just taking the meat to my dad's house and letting him do them in the smoker. But that would have taken like 10 hours! I could have tried the sous vide, but that would required me to cut up the ribs into ziploc-sized portions, to come up with a way to cook that much meat together in a bigger cooler than I usually use, and to then clean up the mess and cook for at least a few hours to get a good texture. And who has that kind of time when there's football to be watched and naps to be taken? Want to know how long I spent preparing this meal in the Instant Pot? We wanted to eat at 6pm. I boldly began my process at 5:00. - Five minutes unwrapping and rubbing the meat and stuffing it all into my countertop sauna. I'll leave the visualization to you. - Twenty minutes as the Instant Pot got up to cooking pressure. - 25 minutes cooking + 2 minutes decompressing (and filling the house with delicious porky aroma) - Five minutes painting on some sauce and letting everything sizzle on the grill. Seriously. Delicious, perfectly cooked barbecue ribs—enough to feed at least eight people—ready in about an hour. So yeah. I'm a fan. And even though it's comically large when we're just cooking for ourselves, I'm glad I got the 8 qt monster after all. I haven't even explored all of the fancy other options and space-age things it can do. But I will. If only because I can. Thanks, Instant Pot!

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