Gadgetory

say hello to the instant potlucks six and one of the three and the crockpot Express croc multicooker both cost about $80 $70 for the crock pot and are extremely versatile kitchen countertop appliances which one should you buy both offer a hearty six quart capacity both can function as pressure cookers to speed up cooking times and both appliances offer true one pot cooking - they sear and saute steam and slow cook the traditional way if you've got the time there are some differences though the instant pot has a stainless steel cooking chamber that delivers more even heat and Browns food better than the crock pot Express that translates to deeper tastier flavors especially when preparing meat dishes of course the inner pot is harder to keep clean than nonstick surfaces rice in particular tends to adhere to the bottom of the pot a little soaking in water will loosen debris but it's still an extra step rice cooked by the instant pot tenant to be a little mushy - and not as fluffy as I prefer you do have the option of buying a ceramic inner pot accessory with a nonstick surface it's sold separately for an additional $20 by contrast the crock pot Express comes with a nonstick cooking chamber similar to what you see in electric rice cookers as a result the rice the crock pot made was softer lighter and fluffier than what the instant pot whips up the drawback is the crock pot doesn't develop quite as much flavor when sauteing items for meat-centric dishes the instant pot is more flexible than the crock pot Express - it has 12 cooking presets compared to the crock pots eight including what those are a few for creating specialty items like eggs rice porridge even cake there's a manual mode as well to tweak settings and experiment the crock pots automatic cycles don't include a manual setting the cookers presets however handle more staple fare the chili setting is particularly nice the instant pot doesn't have a dedicated button for that that's too bad too since it's such a popular food with multicooker fans so if you plan to play around with your recipes even create a few of your own then get the instant pot especially if you're a meat lover that wants maximum flavor if you're looking for a pressure cooker that can make chili and rice in a snap then the crock-pot Express will be your new kitchen buddy