Growing up, my mom used a pressure cooker constantly. I remember my dad yelling at me — almost on a daily basis — to “stay away from the steam” and not “take the lid off.” Now, my mom’s manual ...

The Instant Pot is a kitchen workhorse — an all-in-one slow cooker, pressure cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, sterilizer, rice cooker, sauté pan, food warmer, and probably a few other things as well.

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People love their Instant Pot pressure cookers, but learning how to use them can feel a bit overwhelming. Since it's not quite like tossing food in the oven — unlike say, an airfryer — there is a ...