Why Choose an Instant Pot Dutch Oven Over a Pressure Cooker? Seeking Justification for Adding One to My Kitchen Gadgets

[arnold2benton]

The official instant pot video is actually very helpful. Showing how you can utilize this almost like having a stove top but the ease of a slow cooker.

 

[7bjoern7]

@arnold2benton - that IS really helpful, thank you for sharing! Putting one on my wish list.

 

[arnold2benton]

@7bjoern7 I do like that it goes right to the table. Which is different with the instant pot You can put it right to the table but it's just not so pretty.

 

[tichie1]

@arnold2benton watching this video answered the question I had. YES ! The liner can be used on the top of the stove. !!!

 

[amyjh38]

$99 Costco. Not sure if sale ended or started. Saw many buying.

 

[heartbroken123456]

@amyjh38 I am did but just didn't see me using it that much..although it looks cool.

 

[ianmaclean]

I love it for braising, made beef stew in it while the oven did roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and two egg bakes!

 

[holblevgirl]

this does everything your IP can't do.. Ever wish you could cook something in the IP and then just lift the inner pot out and put it into the oven on broil to brown the top? Ever wish you could open the lid and add ingredients as it cooks, without needing to repressurize? How about making grandmas recipes from the 40's, without changing them to work in the IP? It is like having an electric skillet with a slow cooker, and a cast iron pot for the stove and oven.. it cooks from 77 degrees to 400 degrees.. and can be adjusted while cooking, so your family comes home early and needs to eat soon.. turn up the heat and cook it faster.. they call and say, I can't be home for 3 hours.. Not a problem, set it lower.. How about a frozen chicken that is too big to fit into the IP with the lid on? I was making Jeffery Eisner's Chicken and Dumplings and forgot to thaw the 5 lb bird.. I used the Dutch Oven and followed the recipe, making changes for time etc because it is Not a pressure cooker.. and it came out delicious

 

[nichristian]

It’s a different cooking appliance than a pressure cooker or air fryer, etc. I love it for searing and then braising or whatever. It sears beautifully! I also use it as a slow cooker since the IP isn’t so great for that. I use it for several dishes and the more I use it, the more I want to use it.

 

[pendrake3]

I don't have the IP dutch oven, but do have a traditional one. I find they there are certain things that work better in the dutch oven. The dresser and sauté are different and we also use it to fry things like doughnuts, although I have no idea if the IP one is good for that. I'd definitely consider one in the future if we had a need

 

[spbg351]

Does it come with good instructions, many ( appliance) have very scant basic infos

 

[jadelynn2]

Has anyone used the Instant Dutch oven to bake bread?