My first IP was an IP Duo and wasn’t even tempted to upgrade until the Duo Evo Plus. If you don’t yet have an Instant Pot and can possibly swing the extra bucks, the Duo Evo Plus is the one to choose. Supposedly the Duo Evo Plus was designed after collecting user comments and suggestions about what features a new model should have. The SV stands for sous vide, and the newest version replaces the Sterilize button with a Sous Vide button.
Hi Emily – I have a separate air fryer, so I don’t use the air fryer lid very often. The Duo Crisp does not have the Yogurt function nor some of the other shortcut buttons like rice, brown rice, etc. The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet offers some of the newer, in-demand cooking features buttons at an affordable price point. It has a similar button layout to the Duo Plus, the auto-seal lid I love, and comes with accessories like the mini mitts, the ladle, and rice paddle.
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However, the DUO Nova navigates these challenges better than most, making its cleaning process about as easy as one could hope. Additionally, we found many meat-based pressure cooker recipes suggest significantly longer cooking times than Instant Pot suggests for the same cut of meat. In those situations, we generally found Instant Pot’s recommendations to be more on point, with the longer cook times bringing about slightly drier and tougher results. Each function is easily accessible via the front panel, fitted with one-touch buttons that let users select the desired smart program and make adjustments for pressure and cooking time. But before we start, I just want to make sure everyone knows I absolutely adore all Instant Pot models.
What is the operating psi level for the Duo Nova for the low pressure and the high pressure? Also what is the psi levels for the Instant Pot Pro. I am trying to decide which one I will purchase and it depends of the psi levels.
ProgressThere is no indicator of cooking progress.Status indicator icons tell you what stage of the cooking process the Nova is at. SizeThe Duo comes is 3 qt, 6 qt and 8 qt.The Instant Pot 10 qt is only available in the Nova model. Aside from each Instant Pot series having different smart programs, not all of the sizes within a model will have all of the smart programs included. For example, the mini 3 quart models usually have a few fewer programs than its larger 6- and 8-quart siblings have. For most folks, even families, a 6 quart will make a dish that will feed even a pretty large family.
If you’ve had experiences, like I, with stovetop pressure cooker mishaps in the past, fear no more. The Instant Pot eliminates most of those pressure cooker issues. The instant pot duo nova Ultra setting gives you the ability to have more control over what you’re cooking. My in-depth Instant Pot Duo Plus Whisper Quiet Review will be posted next week.
Pressure cooking allows you to cook foods at a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop. And one final thought, don’t choose one Instant Pot model over another because one model has more buttons than another. For the vast majority of recipes you’ll need the Sauté, Pressure Cook, Start, Warm and Cancel Buttons.
While it isn’t a budget appliance, this Instant Pot is a great price when you take into account all the different uses and the other appliances it can replace. All the removable parts including the lid can be cleaned in the dishwasher, taking the hassle out of cleaning up. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Hi Ly, I’m so glad that you’ve found me and I hope you enjoy the recipes as much as I do! Feel free to reach out once you get your IP with any questions you might have. Catherine, I don’t have my Nova with me – my daughter took it to college, but I believe it doesn’t let you press Pressure Cook unless you press Cancel.