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[LucieLu]

If I have a pressure cooker why would I want an instant pot? I believe it's the same type of cooker?

[barrel racer]

Don’t understand your question, but I own an Instant Pot and love it!

[phoenixbrd]

Whether I had a pressure cooker or not, I would never give up my Instant Pot.  This is an amazing pot that makes my life easier and my food tastier quicker,  I love the versatility of the pot also.

[fthunt]

Good question - I understand it and have wondered the same thing = both are pressure cookers - just the IP is newer and does have some neat features.  I have a stove top PC ...never used b/c it requires constant attention - heat adjusting - clock watching - and keeping the top knob constant.  Just bought IP and you start the IP...........and walk away.  Nice cooker - but both will do the job.

[Sooner]

@LucieLu  The ONLY reason you would want one is if yours is broke or you have trouble with it.  Otherwise, you DON'T NEED one.  Otherwise, keep what you have.

[RespectLife]

@LucieLu

The difference may be that a Pressure Cooker only does that one function.

Instant Pots ARE pressure cookers but are also MULTI functioning....

Also slow cooks, sautes, bakes, warms, makes yogurt etc etc.

Mine is a 6 in 1 and I think the new versions do even more.

Example...My Crock Pot is a slow cooker...only...Low and High...but can only slow cook.

Then they came out w/ Ninja type slow cookers with 4 in 1 or more functions that can also SEAR and do other things that my original crock can't do.

[SilleeMee]

My electric pressure cooker is multifunctional. It can pressure cook, brown, slow cook and also keep stuff warm. It has a programmable panel with many options, too. I wouldn't need an IP unless this PC of mine breaks.

[CinNC]

I've been thinking about purchasing an Instant Pot or something similar to replace my slow cooker. I LOVE my slow cooker but the ceramic insert is getting very heavy and I hate cleanup. It's also 6 qt for 2 people. 

[Kachina624]

@LucieLu.  Many people prefer the IP over other automatic pressure cookers because it has a stainless steel inner container.  I have a Cooks Essentials PC that is a beautiful turquoise color, but I did pick up an IP during the big Amazon Prime sale in July.  The do basically the same things except the IP makes yogurt.

[WillsMominMO]

I've had an electric pressure cooker for years. I've preordered the IP TSV because it has a delay feature that mine doesn't and it has a low pressure option so I can make hard boiled eggs. My old pc is an 8 qt. so I'll save it for making stocks and use the 6 qt for daily cooking.