Our testing has shown the Instant Pot Pro Plus to be quieter, sleeker, and smarter than previous versions, and we’ve done a lot of testing. Using the app that manages its settings, you can set it up and check its progress from anywhere in your home. In addition, the improved lid holder and cooling handle enhance overall usability.
Recommendations are selected independently by Reviewed editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.
Apologies to my Vitamix, I’ll tell you for a moment that Crockpot is the most important thing in my kitchen. When the Instant Pot pressure cooker became the hottest thing since sliced roast beef, I was very skeptical and maintained my longtime pressure cooker loyalty.
Nothing interrupts my connection with this device, it makes my life easier, set and forget what it is cooking. Then I bought an Instant Pot for Christmas. My deceitful heart is hooked on its ability to cook raw beans, frozen chicken breasts, vegetables, pasta, whatever, well, instantly. That’s why I’m so excited to get my hands on its latest version, the Instant Pot Pro Plus Wifi Electric Pressure Cooker. It promises to be easier to use and I’m ready to join in.
The Instant Pot Pro Plus pressure cooker features a streamlined design and smart digital control panel connected to the Instant Pot app.
Not only is it more of a digital masterpiece than an original, this little space age appliance is your all-in-one pressure cooker, sous vide, slow cooker, rice cooker, food warmer, sterilizer, yogurt maker, cake maker, wok and steamer.
Its six liter pressure cooker comes in a variety of sizes and is perfect for most recipes, and the display is a smooth surface with a simple dial. The magic happens when you’re plugged in, with touchscreen features like pressure cooking, rice, canning, stewing, slow cooking (sorry for the slow cooker), steam cooking, yogurt, and sous-vide. in French, this process is culinary vacuum – sealing food to a precise temperature in a water bath).
They got rid of most of the specific buttons like poultry, multigrain and porridge, which is nice since I never use them. There are also three programmable steam release options, as well as the NutriBoost feature (which stirs ingredients during soup/broth and rice cooking and is said to release more nutrients and flavor).
The Instant Pot app lets you sync your smartphone with your device to plan, customize and control your cooking, whether you’re away from home or just lounging on the couch 15 feet away.
To test the Instant Pot Pro Plus, we tried a variety of recipes covering all aspects of cooking times, methods, and more. These include chicken noodle soup in the pressure cooker and saffron risotto (which also uses the sauté function) and vegetable chili in the slow cooker.
We control the device from the on-board control panel and app to test ease of operation and connectivity.
When it came time to wash, we followed the instructions to run the pot in the dishwasher.
The refrigeration handle and lid lift slot are two of our new favorite Instant Pot Pro Plus features.
If anyone complained about the first Instant Pot, it was over-promising/insufficient delivery on the “instant” side. Sometimes the heating time is longer than expected. Thanks to the upgraded stainless steel inner pot and the extra thick aluminum layer, I noticed faster heat-up times. The flat bottom is also great for frying.
The Instant Pot app is great for managing your cooking, checking the time, and monitoring progress. It’s free and very intuitive, and it’s also a great helper when you don’t have creative content for dinner. The app gives you access to over 1000 pre-programmed recipes that you can search by ingredient.
Hooray for the cooling side handle, which helps lift the center pan after cooking without taking out the oven mitts. There are also very useful measurements inside the lining.
Tip: Lift the pressure cooker lid off the countertop by inserting the left or right edge of the lid into one of the matching lid holders on the base to stand up and save space.
The upgraded steam release switch has a noise-absorbing cover. Translation: He does not hiss at you. When you pick up the Instant Pot and move it around while cooking, the switch doesn’t wobble, it stays – no more spitting or hissing.
After a while, the Instant Pot silicone ring will smell like more delicious dishes. Luckily, this version comes with two inner o-rings, giving you the freedom to switch between them for savory and sweet cooking.
The large front dial allows you to quickly add or remove time and temperature more seamlessly than the original buttons by entering only one number at a time and then moving on to larger settings (such as bone broth or a larger roast that takes 60 minutes).
The instant pot will release steam for you, but release it in due time. Translation: There will be a quick beep and pop to alert you that this is about to happen, but then the man and the car – you only have a few seconds to get out of the way.
This is a very quiet pressure cooker. However, just like when you’re on standby with a rep and the music isn’t on and you wonder, “Did they hang up on me?” While you won’t miss the hiss of previous models, the complete silence makes things harder. hear It’s hard to know what he’s actually cooking. (Thank God there is an app!)
When making risotto, I use the saute method. The original Instant Pot had a constant timer that showed you how long you used the Sauté feature, but that seems to have been dropped. I had to set the timer somewhere else.
There are three programmable ventilation methods: natural release, pulsed release, and quick release. But when I make chicken broth that calls for my natural release for five minutes and then switch to fast release, I’ve noticed that you can’t switch between the two types.
The Instant Pot Pro Plus has consistently great cooking capabilities. But the company is clearly investing in research on how to improve on its original pressure cooker. Welcome continuation. Thanks to its looks (the sleek digital touchscreen itself is a huge upgrade), user-friendly add-ons like a lid holder, inner pot handle and large dial, and improved features like the Instant Pot app, faster heat-up times and programmable steam release. Will I buy this instant pot? immediately.
Reviewed’s product experts can cater to all your shopping needs. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Flipboard for the latest deals, product reviews and more.
With a freelance career that spans 20 years on the lifestyle beat, Cheryl Fenton’s byline has been seen in publications including the Boston Globe, Cooking Light, Fodor’s Travel, and Women’s Health & Fitness. With a freelance career that spans 20 years on the lifestyle beat, Cheryl Fenton’s byline has been seen in publications including the Boston Globe, Cooking Light, Fodor’s Travel, and Women’s Health & Fitness. За 20 лет внештатной карьеры Шерил Фентон появилась в таких изданиях, как Boston Globe, Cooking Light, Fodor’s Travel и Women’s Health & Fitness. In her 20 year freelance career, Cheryl Fenton has appeared in publications such as the Boston Globe, Cooking Light, Fodor’s Travel, and Women’s Health & Fitness. Cheryl Fenton 在生活方式领域拥有20 年的自由职业生涯，她的署名曾出现在波士顿环球报、Cooking Light、Fodor’s Travel 和Women’s Health & Fitness 等出版物中。 CHERYL FENTON 在 生活 领域 拥有 拥有 年 年 的 自由 职业 生涯 她 的 署名 曾 出现 波士顿 环球报 、 Cooking Light 、 Fodor’s Travel 和 women’s health & fitness 等。。。。 中 中 中 中 中 中 中 中 中 中 中 中 中Шерил Фентон уже 20 лет работает фрилансером в сфере образа жизни, и ее авторство появилось в таких изданиях, как The Boston Globe, Cooking Light, Fodor’s Travel и Women’s Health & Fitness. Sheryl Fenton has been a lifestyle freelancer for 20 years and has appeared as a writer in publications such as The Boston Globe, Cooking Light, Fodor’s Travel and Women’s Health & Fitness. When she’s not writing about life, she’s living it – drinking cocktails with friends, walking her dog and family, or wandering around Boston looking for ideas for her next story.
Our team is here with one goal: to help you buy the best and love what you have. Our writers, editors and lab technicians are fascinated by the products we cover to make you feel confident and satisfied. Do you have a different opinion about what we recommend? Write to us and we will compare records.
© 2022 Reviewed, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network LLC. All rights reserved. Recommendations are selected independently by Reviewed editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.
Post time: Sep-02-2022