Instant Pot® 4QT RIO™ Mini Chef Series Multi-Cooker, Black

I will never go without an instant pot again. I used to be scared of them and actually tossed my first one out from fear. But I decided to try it again when I got into making bone broths and didn't want to wait 24 hours for 1 batch. It was easy to figure out and set up … I use it every day. I've cooked a frozen chuck roast in 90 minutes and it was falling apart, whole chickens in 30 minutes, cabbage in 5 minutes, rich bone broths in 2 hours, and more. You won't regret buying it. I even dreamed one night that something happened to it and was running to the store for another one.

I’ve been using the Instant Pot 8Qt RIO Chef Series 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker for a few weeks now, and it has completely changed how I cook. The 8-quart capacity is perfect for family meals or meal prepping for the week — I can easily fit a whole chicken, large stews, or several portions of rice and vegetables in one batch. The pressure-cook function works fast and evenly, and the slow-cook mode gives tender, flavorful results without the need to constantly check on the food. I also love the sauté feature, which saves me from using extra pans. Cleaning is super easy since the inner pot and lid are dishwasher-safe, and the non-stick surface prevents food from sticking. It’s user-friendly, quiet, and feels sturdy. The sleek black design looks great on the counter, and the control panel is simple to navigate.

I have used this more than any other cooking apparatus, and I have many. I haven't used the oven since purchasing this instant pot. I did purchase the largest available and was able to cook an almost 7lb. whole chicken in 40 minutes and it was fall of the bone tender and juicy aswell!

My wife loves it. We had the smaller one and the lid would not close up after 4 years of use, my wife loves the extra room and uses it for a lot of out meals. The only thing she noticed was that the metal thing, (i don't know what it's called), that goes inside, I think to hold things up from the bottom, is the same size as our smaller one, so your kind of stuck if you have to rely on that. Otherwise, perfect.

I have waited a long time to order a smaller instant pot since it's just the two of us now that I'm cooking for. I LOVE this size! It works beautifully, is easier to move around because it's smaller and lighter, and food doesn't stick in it. You can take a tough cut of meat and it comes out tender and juicy. Soups are a breeze. It has all of the settings and more than I could ask for and simply works beautifully. I especially love that it is easier to lock the lid in place than the larger one I have. I spent a few dollars more but got the color I wanted instead of black and plan on using it a very long time.

I bought this online without seeing the buttons up close. I specifically wanted it to make yogurt. Does not have a programmed yogurt button, but I did use it once for yogurt and it turned out better than my previous attempts with a crockpot. I also love the rice cooking function. It's easy, accurate and a breeze to clean up.

They no longer use a stainless steel pot it's now a nonstick surface like Teflon and just a matter of time until the forever chemicals enter the food.

This insta pot gets 3 stars because it is very cute and a good size for a small family like mine. It doesn't get the other 2 stars because the inner pot has some chemicals that can be bad for your health. They should make the inner pot be stainless steel, that would be better.

The pressure cook is great The instructions are not clear I ended up cooking Chicken twice because the instructions were not good I had to go on you tube to get it figured out most people I assure you don't buy this to use as a slow cooker or rice cooker! If they could just stick to making an excellent pressure cooker and forget about the other nonsense it would be more beneficial! The brief insert was not helpful I had one that worked great years ago much easier to use!

Since I purchased this, I have used it 3 times. 2 of those times, it lost the pressure and I got the food burnt error. It looses pressure almost always and then the food is wasted. I have checked the silicone ring and it is perfectly in place. I'm scared to use it on a delayed start as I am afraid that something might go wrong. Not happy with the purchase.