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By now if you don’t already own an Instant Pot (a.k.a electric pressure cooker) you probably know someone who does. And they won’t stop talking about it. Heck, half the staff at IGN has one at this point. “But it’s just a glorified crock pot,” you might say. You’re not entirely wrong, but you would be selling practically omnipotent kitchen gadgets short. While crock pots are great for making roasts, stews and carnitas, making something delicious can take an awfully long time, usually between four and ten hours, hence the term “slow cooker.” It’s great for having dinner ready when you walk in the door after work, sure, but not so great for preparing dinner after work.
Source: IGN.com The Best Electric Pressure Cookers and Instant Pots