I was lucky enough to be sent an Instant Pot a few weeks ago and it has literally become my favorite kitchen appliance. I already have a pressure cooker, which I’m terrified of, and a slow cooker, which while I love, is big and bulky and difficult to keep clean.
But the Instant Pot is SO MUCH MORE
InstantPot is the smart multi-use, programmable 7-in-1 cooker that allows you to slow cook, sauté, steam and more up to 6 times faster. This is the ultimate convenience in cooking nutritious, healthy food while using 70% less energy. Its a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge maker, steamer, sauté/browning, yoghurt maker and warmer!
Pretty amazing right?
What I love the most about the Instant Pot is how super easy it is to keep clean because the removable inner pot is the shape of a regular pot and it’s dishwasher safe.
Soup, stews, just about anything you can dream of!
I’ve already made a slow cooker Oxtail stew and a super fast corn chowder soup, in less than 30 minutes, in my Instant Pot.
But the options are literally limitless with this amazing pot.
The Instant Pot is available online from Yuppie Chef and from @Home for R1999.
And it’s the most ridiculously simple appliance to use, additionally, I found the pressure cooker function far less terrifying than a traditional pressure cooker. Check out how easy it is:
Want to win one?
Enter using the Rafflecopter entry form below.
The competition will close on Friday, 28th September and winners will be announced on my social channels, so make sure you’re following me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram so you don’t miss the winner announcement.
The full competition T’s & C’s are available here.
Disclaimer – I was sent an Instant Pot for the purpose of this review and the prize is sponsored by Instant Pot South Africa.
ann f says
September 21, 2018 at 8:08 amI LOVE this appliance
I have heard rave reviews
I cannot wait to try the saute and pressure cooker functions to make quick and delicious soups and stews , perfect or a wintery cold night
Sandy Becker says
September 21, 2018 at 8:09 amThe pressure cooker function! I am petrified of a slow cooker. No idea why, I have never used one but remember being scared of my Moms one
lauren george says
September 21, 2018 at 8:09 amI love that it is a slow cooker but looks sleeker than the other models on the market.
Julie says
September 21, 2018 at 8:10 amLove the idea of the pressure cooker (speed!) side of things. Have great childhood memories of the space-ship odd-pot that my Mom had and the psshhhhh of the steam pressure out the lid valve.
Love Made Me says
September 21, 2018 at 8:10 amThis would come in handy so much whilst on maternity leave – juggling 3 kids and a hungry hubby and having to cook is going to be a mother of a challenge
Love Made Me says
September 21, 2018 at 8:11 amYou had me at easy to clean!
Krishna Samlall says
September 21, 2018 at 8:12 amThe function i love the most is that i can also Slow Cook using the Instant Pot
joleen schonau says
September 21, 2018 at 8:12 amThis looks like the best cooking appliance ever, I have it on my birthday wishlist!!
Tan says
September 21, 2018 at 8:14 amI would love this It looks so amazing I do hope i have a chance
Donna Little says
September 21, 2018 at 8:18 amIs the ultimate convenience in cooking nutritious, healthy food while using 70% less energy
Marli says
September 21, 2018 at 8:23 amSound great! I like the idea of all-in-one. But specifically the slow cooker function.
Carey-Anne Kerby says
September 21, 2018 at 8:23 amThis is perfect for a busy mom that has to multi task when its dinner time. I work full time and I bake to bring in extra, so this is brilliant, I could do it all and be confident that my kids are getting a healthy nutritious meal.
Sandy Becker says
September 21, 2018 at 8:23 amThe pressure cooker function. I have always been petrified of one. I have never owned one but clearly remember my Mom’s pressure cooker hissing and spitting in the kitchen. I think it would save loads of time in the kitchen though!
Carly says
September 21, 2018 at 8:25 amThe fact that it has so many functions I love it
Brenda says
September 21, 2018 at 8:25 amAs a single person with a small kitchen this would be a winner. I love the idea of having 7 appliances in one. For me the pressure cooker function would be my favourite.
Debbie says
September 21, 2018 at 8:26 amIm not sure if its a feature but more that it would make life a heck of a lot easier! Being able to throw together a meal (in 1 pot, no dishes!!!!!!!!) quickly has got to be every parents dream.
Donna Little says
September 21, 2018 at 8:31 amIs the ultimate convenience in cooking nutritious, healthy food while using 70% less energy. Its also a pressure cooker,
Gaelyn says
September 21, 2018 at 8:32 amI would love to win this for my mom, she lives alone so never makes time to actually cook a full meal. With this offering so many options I’d say that my fave feature is its versatility – whatever she’s craving, she can make in bulk and freeze extra portions for other nights.
Shameez Patel says
September 21, 2018 at 8:37 amAbout to have a baby and everyone tells me I need to freeze lots of dishes but my freezer is tiny – this would make life so easy!
Gabi says
September 21, 2018 at 8:38 am14 smart programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chilli, Poultry, Sauté/Searing, Steam, Rice, Porridge, Multigrain, Slow Cook, Keep-Warm, Yoghurt, Pasteurise & Manual Pressure Cook
Terri says
September 21, 2018 at 8:40 amDid someone say yoghurt maker….. ??????
Pressure cooker ??? Saute ??? Meals in a few minutes ???
Flip ! Sounds like heaven ! ! !
Avisha says
September 21, 2018 at 8:45 amcooking nutritious, healthy food while using 70% less energy. And super easy to clean
Kirsty says
September 21, 2018 at 8:49 amI’ve been researching reviews on the instant pot for months! What an awesome giveaway!!
Sophia Adam (@sophiasheikadam) says
September 21, 2018 at 8:52 amDefinitely the pressure cooker function. I am scared for the those normal pressure cookers especially when my daughter is around. I would love to make lentils in it. With that function, it will not only save me time but electricity too 🙂 🙂 🙂
Gill says
September 21, 2018 at 8:55 amGrowing up, I remember the steam coming from the pressure cooking, and being PETRIFIED it was going to explode, so that function is awesome- but also great that it’s one appliance with so many different uses, so takes up far less space.
Elize Skriker says
September 21, 2018 at 8:55 amI am just loving this instant pot …. I would love to win one. I love that this pot . I love the fact that you just put everything in the pot and let it cook which means less dishes Yay . I am a stay at home mom and I cook 7 nights a week with 3 meals on each day over the weekend . With less time cleaning dishes means more time spending with my daughters . Maybe they won’t mind helping me preparing the meals .
Jodie says
September 21, 2018 at 8:56 amWow – this looks awesome!
Dawn says
September 21, 2018 at 8:57 amI love the fact that the Instant Pot uses 70% less energy
Gloria says
September 21, 2018 at 9:03 amwow the multi-use function is the best
Lyn says
September 21, 2018 at 9:06 amLove that its so super easy to use. And to clean!
Shahana says
September 21, 2018 at 9:17 amI like that it’s a pressure cooker and a slow cooker as I don’t have place in my kitchen for both, having an all in one is def a plus.
Yogana says
September 21, 2018 at 9:18 amLove it, looks awesome
Lee-Ann says
September 21, 2018 at 9:27 amI’ve been intrigued by these, as have seen many American bloggers talking about them. Actually considered buying one while in the States but never went through with it (weight limitations and warrantees and stuff) but I am still intrigued by them. I mean, you only need 1 appliance instead of a million!
Anu Naidoo says
September 21, 2018 at 9:34 amI love this 7-in-1 cooker which allows one to slow cook, sauté, steam and more up to 6 times faster.
A amazing feature especially needed for a busy single mommy like me.
Kelly Jennings says
September 21, 2018 at 9:34 amInstantPot is the smart multi-use, programmable 7-in-1 cooker that allows you to slow cook, sauté, steam and more up to 6 times faster.
I mean how much easier would this be for moms on the go. My favorite feature
Farzaana Clark says
September 21, 2018 at 9:35 amI love the fact that the instant pot can be used as a pressure cooker when I am in a hurry buy also as a slow cooker when I have the time to prep ahead. With a family of boys to feed I need to be able to prepare something in a hurry sometimes.
Barbara K says
September 21, 2018 at 9:43 amLoved the review – never realised the versatility that this one cooker offers!
Fehmida Wally says
September 21, 2018 at 9:45 amI’ve always been terrified about a pressure cooker I witnessed a freak accident when I was younger, I still have a burn scar
But I’d love to own this amazing Smart Cooker
Barbara K says
September 21, 2018 at 9:45 amMost impressed by the energy saving functionality – with the price of electricity these days its great to know you can cook healthy meals and save on electricity at the same time!
Beth says
September 21, 2018 at 9:47 amI love the fact that its 7 appliances in one! Awesome, would love to win one.
Jenna van wyk says
September 21, 2018 at 9:50 amI love that you can cook everything in 1 pot… seems so simple would love to give it a go
Zeenat says
September 21, 2018 at 9:53 amWow how awesome is this! I would love this… Making it easier too cook with too small kiddies and freeing up time to spend with them
Lucille Thomas says
September 21, 2018 at 10:04 amIts a slow cooker Wow as a pensioner I definitely need one
cheridene says
September 21, 2018 at 10:10 amThe function that I love the most on the amazing Instant Pot is that it saves 70% less energy and that its easy to clean .
Gillian Hattingh says
September 21, 2018 at 10:11 amWe would love one of these pots. We have a slow cooker that was a hand me down from my parents, it’s still going strong, but Ryan has his heart set on buying a a pressure cooker. This would be amazing!
Any chance of sharing your corn chowder recipe Sharon?.
Paula says
September 21, 2018 at 10:11 amSho would love to have one! I have been looking at the for so long on international sites. So nice to have them available here. Everyone seems to love them.
Moipone says
September 21, 2018 at 10:14 amWow love me some instant pot.
panjels says
September 21, 2018 at 10:17 amI’ve had an Instant Pot going nowhere in an amazon shopping basket for about 18 months… (that’s also about as long as it currently takes to slow cook my meals ). This is the real deal! Love it!! (Ange Haus)
Megan Toni Hunter says
September 21, 2018 at 10:21 amI love the fact that you can prepare this in the morning & have it ready for dinner – I am exhausted at the end of the day but would still love to have healthy meals.
Michelle Van Rooyen says
September 21, 2018 at 10:21 amI love the slow cooker function on this fabulous machine. All the other functions are an added bonus
Catherine says
September 21, 2018 at 10:26 amI would definitely try it as a slow cooker for my first attempt!
Eli says
September 21, 2018 at 10:33 amI’d love to try it as a yogurt maker but will probably use it to steam veggies more than anything else. Hmmm slow cooker dhal… the possibilities are endless.
Cheryldene De Sousa says
September 21, 2018 at 10:38 amIts not only a pressure cooker or slow cooker, but its also rice/porridge maker, steamer, sauté/browning, yoghurt maker and warmer! 🙂 LOVE IT!
Elize Swanepoel says
September 21, 2018 at 10:40 amI’ve read so many reviews about this wonderful gadget. I’ve always wanted a pressure cooker but they are quite terrifying and I never really had the money to buy one. The instant pot sounds like the perfect kichen accessory and I would be incredibly blessed if I could get my hands on one. Thanks for a great reveiw and the opportunity to enter!♥
Rhoda Twigg says
September 21, 2018 at 10:50 amLove the instant pot so versatile
Nadia Rinquest says
September 21, 2018 at 10:54 amThe instapot looks amazing! With a new baby, I’m sure it could be really helpful!
Tiffany Lottering says
September 21, 2018 at 11:03 amAWSOME Giveaway, with 4 kids in the house and a full time working mom I use my slow cooker everyday ,Otherwise my kids will only eat at 10pm this is a life saver. Would love to win this one as it is a slow cooker, pressure cooker, yougart maker and so much more.Exactly what a busy mom like me needs.
Lauren Stainbank says
September 21, 2018 at 11:12 amNow this is a product I’ve been waiting for a review of! Would love to win one, otherwise I’m saving for one!!
Sunette Mulder says
September 21, 2018 at 11:22 amWhat an amazing prize!! At the risk of outing my own limitation in cooking – I would love the rice cooker function the most!!
Janel Sunderlall says
September 21, 2018 at 11:23 amI love that it is a 7 in-1 cooker that allows you to slow cook, sauté, steam and more up to 6 times faster.
Salochana Naidoo says
September 21, 2018 at 11:23 amI love that the Instant Pot has a removable inner pot, and is in the shape of a regular pot, which makes it easy to clean.
Nthabiseng says
September 21, 2018 at 11:26 amI love that its smart multi-use, programmable 7-in-1 cooker that allows you to slow cook, sauté, steam and more up to 6 times faster
Celeste Booysen says
September 21, 2018 at 11:30 amOh my goodness, I need one of these. I recently opted not to replace my Microwave when it broke and I used to make a lot in there. The Instant pot would be a great addition to my Induction Stove I purchased. Both would save me so much time and money.
Lolly Ludlow says
September 21, 2018 at 11:43 amMy fave feature is that it is able to do so much – steam, saute, slow cook, pressure cook and and and! That means i could get rid of the steamer and save space 🙂 LOVE IT!!!
Tharishia Ebrahim says
September 21, 2018 at 11:48 amI love that I can still cook nutritious, healthy food AND while using 70% less ENERGY.
Darryn van der Walt says
September 21, 2018 at 12:21 pmThe pressure cooker!
lindasjournal says
September 21, 2018 at 12:27 pmWhat an absolutely amazing product! I would love a pressure cooker, but am scared of them. This looks super easy to use.
Carina says
September 21, 2018 at 12:35 pmThis is great! I never knew Instant Pots can use more than 70% less energy! I just assumed it used more because it stayed on for longer. Also, yay for having so many functions!
Leandra Du Toit says
September 21, 2018 at 12:38 pmthis is an amazing prize, would make my life so much easier. holding thumbs 🙂
Charlotte Lesli Coetzee Nortje says
September 21, 2018 at 12:48 pmI love all the options but i think my fav would be cooking of rice – i cant cook rice to save my life.
Jacqui Wilmot says
September 21, 2018 at 12:53 pmI love the pressure cooker function! The yogurt maker would be a close second as my girls are allergic to dairy and I would be able to make my own dairy free yogurt instead of forking out exorbitant amounts of cash for their Woolies Soya Yogurt!
MeeA says
September 21, 2018 at 1:11 pmOh, wow!
I’ve been wanting to get a pressure cooker for years, but a pressure cooker that’s also a slow cooker AND a yoghurt maker? Mind. Blown!!
Fingers and toes crossed for this one!
Tiffany says
September 21, 2018 at 1:38 pmI’ve been drooling over the Instant Pot Duo cooker for aaaaaages! The whole “slow food” movement, with deliciously cooked meals made over a day is so great in theory, but with 2 little boys who need my attention, I’d love to be able to give ’em delicious food in a quarter of the time. We love cooking together so this would be amazing for us!
Ronnae Elliott says
September 21, 2018 at 2:20 pmI love that it uses 70% less energy.
whimsy says
September 21, 2018 at 2:21 pmI would seriously love to win the Instant Pot Duo Smart Cooker 6L. It will be such a time-saver in the week and will leave me more time to spend time with the people I love!
Rashika Harduth says
September 21, 2018 at 2:38 pmThe pressure cooker function which is less nerve-wrecking.
Shelley says
September 21, 2018 at 3:17 pmI love how it is so many appliances in one, which means you can save a little space in your kitchen. But, the function I am most excited about is the slow cooker, I’ve never owned one and love making stews and soups.
Essayvanie Padayachee says
September 21, 2018 at 3:29 pmI love the fact that it uses 70% less energy
Heather de Bruin says
September 21, 2018 at 4:49 pmI so so so need this in my life for all my bone broth 🙂
Janet Perry says
September 21, 2018 at 5:28 pmI love the fact that it’s a 7 in 1 wonder and can steam and cook and warm and make yoghurt plus plus plus !!! Wow love it!!
Cherise Hansen says
September 21, 2018 at 8:01 pmIt would have to be the yoghurt maker- Ironically I was thinking about a yoghurt maker today! Although all the features are absolutely awesome and I would use them all.
mellav says
September 21, 2018 at 8:18 pmO wow! I would love to win the Instant Pot Duo Smart Cooker!
Dhesh says
September 21, 2018 at 8:26 pmI love the all in one concept. I have recently considered buying a yogurt maker so I would have to say the yogurt making first and then slow cooking gets me most excited.
Jadie Jones says
September 21, 2018 at 10:26 pmI love the fact that this pot is many appliances in one and I can’t wait to try the pressure cooker function because I’ve never had one!!
Robyn van der Merwe says
September 21, 2018 at 10:36 pmHonestly, this may be the perfect kitchen appliance. I want one so bad! They told me on Instagram that it can even steam baby bottles! Amazing.
Khadija Fakir says
September 21, 2018 at 11:05 pmMy favourite is that if has no harmful chemical coatings and it won’t scratch or peel.
All components in contact with food are food grade stainless steel.
lararsa says
September 21, 2018 at 11:25 pmI love that it can help me cook nutritious and healthy meals for my kids quickly and conveniently and that I don’t have to stand over a stove cooking for hours.
Lisa-Ann Stieger says
September 22, 2018 at 12:12 amI love the slow cooker function and wouldn’t be amazing to make my own yoghurt, wow that’s what I’d love to try.
Judy Padayachee says
September 22, 2018 at 3:01 am14 smart programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chilli, Poultry, Sauté/Searing, Steam, Rice, Porridge, Multigrain, Slow Cook, Keep-Warm, Yoghurt, Pasteurise & Manual Pressure Cook. l love all the functions especially saving 70% less energy.
Ashley Padayachee says
September 22, 2018 at 7:38 amI simply love all the functions, Wow amazing giveaway 😀
Lisa Biscombe says
September 22, 2018 at 8:21 amIt’s hard to choose just one function to love, the fact that its fast, easy to clean, and that you can actually sauté onions etc. unlike with a slow cooker is just the best.
Jacqui says
September 22, 2018 at 10:59 amI’m not sharing this because I want to win it myself
homairah dhorat says
September 22, 2018 at 11:01 amOur kitchen is very small. And there isn’t much counter space.I love that its 7 APPLIANCES IN 1. The Instant Pot is not just a pressure cooker, but a slow cooker, rice maker, steamer, sauté pan, warmer and yoghurt maker. My dad has cancer and we eat very healthy , organic “good” food.
Sofiah says
September 22, 2018 at 11:13 amThe pressure cooker function is the best
Marie Bronkhorst says
September 22, 2018 at 3:17 pmThe pressure cooker will be the best to use after a long day at work to prepare a nice stew for supper in less the time as just on the stove top.
Ramona says
September 22, 2018 at 4:02 pmMy most favorite features of the instant pot besides How energy efficient it is and the delay start fits into my time schedule no matter how busy I may be and my family all come home at different times so I love the quiet mode and Auto Keep Warm mode that keeps food at the perfect temperature until everyone is ready to eat this would be a godsend as standing at the stove for hours puts a strain on me as my leg is in a brace and I’m not supposed to be on my feet! I’d love this
Ailsa Porter says
September 22, 2018 at 7:03 pmPressure cooker and easy to clean, but I love them all!
Nombulelo M Ntabeni says
September 23, 2018 at 2:15 amHave been looking for an electric pressure cooker to some time now, and this raving review has helped me decide which one I should buy
Nicola Meyer says
September 23, 2018 at 4:04 pmI love the Slow Cooker function
Lynn Botha says
September 23, 2018 at 6:39 pmLove that is like an all in one pot.. slow cooker and a pressure cooker. Would love to make some yummy.dinners in here.
Faiza says
September 23, 2018 at 9:39 pmCan’t believe you can even make your yoghurt. Wow, keen to win this innovative product.
Tamarah says
September 24, 2018 at 11:03 amLove the pressure cooker option. Been wanting one for ages. And a regular shaped slow cooker that doesn’t weigh a ton…
Charlene Bhana says
September 24, 2018 at 10:26 pmI love that it’s both a pressure cooker and slow cooker all in one! I have a pressure cooker, but I’m too terrified to use it, and I’ve been wanting a slow cooker, so this is perfect.
Sabine says
September 25, 2018 at 8:29 amLoving the pressure cooker function!!!
Laurika says
September 25, 2018 at 10:46 amI still use the old fashioned pressure cooker – and I still get nervous every time when I use it. I need one of these…
Jo says
September 25, 2018 at 12:05 pmWhat is not to love? I love the fact that it helps with decluttering. 1 Sleek and easy to use appliance replaces 7 items that takes up space in a kitchen. It also saves time and money, shorter cooking times = less electricity, which means more money in my bank account, and shorter cooking times means more time with family…. is that not what we are all ultimately after?
Natasha says
September 25, 2018 at 12:25 pmMoving to JHB from Durban and discovering that nothing seems to cook in this part of the world, this will really make cooking a breeze for me
Sharleen Deacon says
September 25, 2018 at 12:48 pmThe pressure cooker!
Jade Schuurman says
September 25, 2018 at 2:32 pmAh would love to try the yoghurt function and make some Coconut Yoghurt 😉
Sam says
September 25, 2018 at 9:07 pmThe pressure cooker function cos I am way too scared to use my traditional pressure cooker!
Daniela Cardoso says
September 25, 2018 at 10:38 pmI love that with just one appliance you are able to use it as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge maker, steamer, sauté/browning, yoghurt maker and warmer…truly remarkable and at such a good price!
Anthea Williams says
September 25, 2018 at 11:44 pmI love the fact that it uses 70% less energy, which really helps us save on electricity.
andreac1 says
September 26, 2018 at 6:47 amWould absolutely looooove this cooking for the growing boys and Dad is no small feat 😉
Andrea Carlyle says
September 26, 2018 at 6:49 amWould absolutely Loooove this cooking for three growing boys and dad is no small feat. Also great to know that you are using 70% less energy…would save on time and electricity costs as our current stove is from the stone age
Julia says
September 26, 2018 at 1:09 pmThe slow cooker function for sure!
Cathy Badenhorst says
September 26, 2018 at 10:05 pmI love that it is a programmable 7-in-1 cooker that uses 70% less energy which is a great saving in today’s tough economic climate
Megan says
September 27, 2018 at 6:31 amI love that it is so versatile! I’d definitely make use of the pressure and slow cooker functions as I don’t own either of those “pots”, and I’d save on my gas bill, this is a no-brainer!
Ruth says
September 27, 2018 at 7:09 amLuuurve the slow cooker function!
flutterbymegs says
September 27, 2018 at 8:09 amLove that the pot uses 70% less energy…which is a big thumbs up in our house.
Zana bhayla says
September 27, 2018 at 9:34 amThis would be the perfect pot for me as I start my journey through marriage. Cooking can become tiresome and tedious especially after a long day…waiting for dinner to cook for hours is the LAST way anyone wants to end their day. This would be amazing!!
Zana bhayla says
September 27, 2018 at 9:36 amThis would be the ideal pot to have
Shizo essop says
September 27, 2018 at 9:37 amThis would be the most amazing thing to gift to my wife for all the hours she’s spent cooking for me since we’ve been married
Tasneem Katsen says
September 27, 2018 at 10:18 amA cooking appliance that cooks 7 methods of cooking, nutritious home cooked meals,saving your time and electricity! Compact,easy to clean and dish washer safe. Perfect for a working mom.Less time and energy spent in the kitchen,yet providing wholesome meals for your family.and more time for important things like family time
faithplusmom says
September 27, 2018 at 11:19 amI’ve had this on my yuppiechef wishlist for months now while waiting for them to get stock!!!
Pravina Walabh says
September 27, 2018 at 12:53 pmI love the pressure cooker function.
Charlene van der Westhuizen says
September 27, 2018 at 2:49 pmOh my word… I want this pot so bad!! After an Instagram chat with Instant Pot yesterday, they confirmed that I can use to make soya yoghurt for Cara!!! She is allergic to dairy, so this pot will be a godsend!!!
snappingturtlersa says
September 27, 2018 at 4:12 pmi would just LOVE this!! i have a pressure cooker which i really enjoy, have always wanted a slow cooker though, and a yoghurt maker – whaaaat!? sounds like a must have!
Sheard says
September 27, 2018 at 5:15 pmI love that it can be used to be yoghurt!
Cheryl says
September 27, 2018 at 7:46 pmThis would be awesome for making yoghurt this summer! I’ve always wanted to but it sounded like a mission – I woupd love to just press a button and leave it up to the pot. And of course beef and mushroom hot pots, my fave!!
Simone says
September 27, 2018 at 7:59 pmI love the pressure cooker function. I got a pressure cooker as a wesswed gift and somebody dropped it and it broke. So I’ve always wanted a new one…but this is amazing!! All these functions