Bestsellers for Instant Pots
Many people wonder if they can use their Instant Pot for pressure canning, but the answer is no. A pressure cooker is not the same as a pressure canner, and attempting to process food in jars in your Instant Pot or any other multipurpose appliance could put your health at risk.
However, the Ultra Instant Pot does have a high-acid canning function that allows you to safely preserve items like jams and pickles. If you are interested in using this function, here are some step-by-step instructions:
- Start by thoroughly washing your jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water.
- Choose a recipe that has been tested for high-acid canning and gather all necessary ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F and place your jars on a baking sheet inside.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the lids and bands to the pot and let them simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the lids and bands are simmering, prepare your recipe according to instructions.
- Once everything is ready, remove one jar from the oven at a time using tongs or heat-resistant gloves.
- Fill each jar with your prepared recipe leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
- Use a bubble remover tool or chopstick to release any air bubbles trapped in the jars.
- Wipe down all rim surfaces with a clean damp cloth or paper towel before placing lids onto each jar 11.Finger tighten each band (not too tight). 12.Place filled jars into preheated instant pot (or another high-acid-safe multi-cooker), carefully avoiding contact between stacked jars during loading 13.Close lid securely 14.Select “Steam” Preset Button; adjust time based on altitude (Appropriate processing times for high-acid foods vary by altitude) 15.Let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then use the quick release valve to remove any remaining pressure.
- Once the pressure has been released and the pin has dropped, carefully remove each jar from Instant Pot using tongs or heat-resistant gloves and place them on a rack to cool.
- Check that each jar has sealed by pressing down on the center of each lid; if it clicks, your jar did not seal properly which means that you should consume this food within a few days.
Although canning with an Instant Pot is limited to high-acid foods like fruits, pickles and jellies in order to avoid any food safety concerns— It is still a versatile appliance that can help you quickly cook up your favorite recipes in no time at all.
Instant Buying Guide
The Instant Pot is a versatile kitchen appliance that can cook up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods. The Instant Pot comes in five versions, here are the top 3 best sellers by price category. We’re confident that you’ll be able to find the right one for your budget and kitchen.
Top Rated
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes Free App with over 1900 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart
This product is a 7-in-1 Instant Pot Duo electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker and food warmer. It features 13 customizable Smart Programs for pressure cooking and comes with a tri-ply bottom for more even cooking. It's perfect for growing families as it can cook for up to six people and comes with a free app with over 1900 recipes. Plus it has over 10 safety features and is fingerprint resistant!
- Instant Pot users have used both the 3qt and 6qt sizes for various purposes.
- The Instant Pot is versatile - not only can it be used for slow cooking, proofing, and yogurt/farmer cheese-making, it can also be used as a deep fryer with an optional glass lid.
- The Manual setting has been renamed as "Pressure Cook" in newer versions of the Instant Pot.
Best Value
Instant Pot RIO, Formerly Known as Duo, 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, & Warmer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, 6 Quart
The Instant Pot RIO is an innovative 7-in-1 electric multi-cooker with an upgraded anti-spin inner pot and easy to use control panel with cooking progress indicator. It has 13 customizable smart programs with pressure and slow cook settings, plus 10 safety features. The inner pot is made of food grade stainless steel and tri-ply bottom for even cooking, making it great for growing families or meal prepping. Plus, the free app provides over 800 recipes for iOS and Android!
- Quick and fast shipping
- Good deals and very cheap
- Easy to use with a button to release the stem instead of using tongs
- Preheat and on show progress
- Highly recommended Instant Pot brand
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo with Multicooker Lids that Air Fries, Steams, Slow Cooks, Sautés, Dehydrates and More, Free App With 1900 Recipes, 6 Quart
This product is an Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo with Multicooker Lids that offers a wide range of functions, including air frying, roasting, baking, dehydrating, pressure cooking, slow cooking and more. It features Evencrisp Technology to deliver crunchy and tender food without the need for deep-frying with oil. It also has 11 customizable Smart Programs for quick one-touch cooking plus a free app with over 1900 recipes. The stainless steel pot is designed for even cooking and the product comes with many safety features including overheat protection.
- Cooks food quickly and to perfection
- Easy to use and clean
- Multiple uses - pressure cooking, air frying, baking, dehydrating
- Compatible with 8 qt models
- Can fit in smaller spaces like an RV