The Instant Pot has a cult following for a reason — one appliance can make perfect polenta (no stirring required), homemade yogurt and pork shoulder that falls apart the moment it meets your fork. It ...

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Instant Pots and Crock-Pot slow cookers are both popular kitchen appliances. You can use an Instant Pot for slow cooking but you can't use a Crock-Pot slow cooker for pressure cooking. The two kitchen ...

Pulled pork is flavorful, batchable, and easy to make in an Instant Pot. Use pork shoulder or butt for the best results, and sear it beforehand for a richer flavor. Pressure cook your pork for an hour ...

Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let’s look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will do ...