Why is everyone obsessed with Instant Pot?

“The main reason why people love Instant Pots so much is because it cooks food fast,” says Kara Nielsen, the vice president of trends and marketing at CCD Helmsman. And while it has many similar functionalities to a traditional slow cooker, the Instant Pot is designed for a very different generation.

What is the best Instant Pot right now?

The Best Instant Pot Models of 2021, According to Kitchen Appliance Experts

• Best Overall Instant Pot: Instant Pot DUO60.
• Best Instant Pot for Beginners: Instant Pot Duo Nova.
• Best Instant Pot for Parents: Instant Pot DUO Plus 60.
• Best Instant Pot for Advanced Cooks: Instant Pot Ultra.

Is an Instant Pot a good present?

Not only can you make a lot of something at once – it can be easily transported for pot-lucks, and is equipped with a “keep warm” setting for dishes that require it. If you like to cook in advance, whether it be cooking for the week or doing a month of meals, the Instant Pot can really come in handy.

Has anyone ever died from an Instapot?

In 2011, a 79 year-old woman in Miami, Florida almost bled to death when her pressure cooker blew up and cut off her leg. The woman was cooking when the pressure cooker exploded and, sending boiling-hot food and metal shrapnel flying through the air.

Is it possible for a pressure cooker to explode?

However, pressure cookers can be dangerous. Manufacturing defects and design defects are frequently the cause of pressure cooker explosions. Some common injuries from pressure cooker use are steam burns, contact burns, splashed/spilled hot liquids, and explosion.

Are pressure cookers worth it?

A pressure cooker is what you want for making meals fast. They’re better for searing meats, because you can increase the heat more than with electric models; they also cook at a higher pressure setting, so they braise, simmer, and boil faster.