The Instant Pot began showing up in 2010 and has gained popularity over the last several years. It has taken the fear out pressure cooking, making it convenient, fast and safe.

The Instant Pot Pro’s inner pot is compatible with electric, ceramic and induction stovetops, and it’s oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the brand — this is helpful if you ...

But overall, it’s less intuitive than a slow cooker, so you should find recipes with explicit Instant Pot instructions. Once you get the hang of it, you can experiment more.

But overall, it’s less intuitive than a slow cooker, so you should find recipes with explicit Instant Pot instructions. Once you get the hang of it, then you can experiment more.

The Instant Pot's heart is a microprocessor aided by built-in temperature sensors that give Instant Pots the ability to 1. Mimic the cooking functions of multiple different appliances and 2.

Your Instant Pot stopped cooking and has a weird Ovht code on the screen. The fix: Ovht stands for "overheat." This means that more than likely, your food is burning inside the locked pot.

Cook in covered pot or baking dish for 3-4 hours, until the meat is so tender it's falling off the bone. If possible, stir the meat in the sauce halfway through cooking.

Most Instant Pots have smart, built-in programs like “rice” or “bean/chili” so you can make certain foods with the press of a button. But overall, it’s less intuitive than a slow cooker ...

The Instant Pot Max is the newest electric pressure cooker from Instant Pot. It will cost $200 (£150/AU$269) when it becomes available Aug. 1. Tyler Lizenby/CNET Unfortunately, many of the new ...