Chances are you’ve heard of the trendy appliance that’s taking the internet and kitchens around the country by storm: the Instant Pot. This isn’t your grandma’s Crock-Pot, though. The Instant Pot is a multi-functional appliance that frees up valuable space in your kitchen, cooks anything, and does it faster than all the rest. It’s easy to see why this game-changing appliance is trending. Let’s boil down the 5 reasons why you need an Instant-Pot in your life. Use code THETRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off!

An Appliance Powerhouse

The Instant Pot is the kitchen’s jack of all trades, fortunately for us, it’s also a master at each of them. Sure, it’s a pressure cooker, but it’s also a slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, cake baker, steamer, warmer, and more. It doesn’t stop there, you can even cook grains and soup in it. Get an Instant Pot in your kitchen and you’ll likely be looking less fondly at other singular-functioning appliances. Built in smart controls allow you to press a button and cook your favorite dishes. It’s designed to function optimally for chefs and cooks alike, meaning if cooking isn’t your jam, you don’t have to worry about common cooking faux-pas because an embedded microprocessor monitors temperatures and pressure for you. All you have to do is follow your tastebuds, the Instant Pot will do the rest.

A Major Time Saver

Let’s get right down to the main reason we slack off on cooking at home. Time is valuable, and cooking can consume it. Not with the Instant Pot, which cooks food 70% faster than standard appliances. Amazingly, that means you just gained 70% of your time back that you can devote elsewhere. How does it save so much time? High heat and pressure enable the Instant Pot to cook elaborate recipes (including dessert!), that would ordinarily take all day. Voila, in a couple of hours you’ve got a flavorful gourmet meal. Plus, you don’t even have to worry about thawing frozen meat because with a few adjustments, the Instant Pot’s got you covered.

Heightened Flavor and Tantalizing Recipes

What’s your favorite flavor? Do you dig savory sage or spicy chili, maybe sweet curry or a kick of black pepper. Whatever your taste-buds crave, the Instant Pot locks in fragrant aromas to marinate without overpowering or heating up the kitchen. Ultimately, time-saving appliances can sometimes sacrifice flavor. With the Instant Pot you don’t have to choose between convenience and flavor, you get both! If you need a little inspiration deciding what’s for dinner, there’s no shortage of both classic and innovative Instant Pot recipes. From carnitas to cauliflower soup, the possibilities are endless.

Easy Cooking, Easy Clean-Up

Striking the convenience chord once more, the Instant Pot is easy to use and clean. After getting acquainted with the options the Instant Pot offers, you’re on your way to easy cooking. Not only that, but it actually remembers your preferences. Meaning you an simply press a button and let Instant Pot go to work recreating one of your favorite meals. Come dreaded clean up time, eliminate rigorous dish-washing by throwing the pot and parts into the dishwasher. It’s literally that easy.

Safety First

Truth is, cooking can go south easily, especially when preparing meat. Temperature monitoring is key to ensure that meat is cooked to be safe for consumption. Not only is the Instant Pot stainless steel and free of harsh chemical coating, but safety features like steam release, automatic temperature control, anti-block shield and more ensure that whatever’s in the pot is regulated within a safe temperature zone. You can throw your meal in, press a button, and walk away worry free that Instant Pot’s keeping your food safe.

There you have it! It’s easy to see why the Instant Pot is revolutionizing the way we cook. I’m sure that once you get your hands on one, you’ll see that it’s so much more than just a pressure cooker. The Instant Pot opens up a world of possibilities and flavor, right from the comfort of your kitchen. So, what’s for dinner?

You can find a variety of Instant Pot Meals in my cookbook, Wandering Palate and you can also get your Instant Pot on Amazon or through Instant Pot directly where you can use code THETRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off!