Best Electric Pressure cookers or multi cookers in UK 2021
If you are new to electric pressure cookers like I was in early 2016, then you have landed on the right page. This website is a personal website where I hope to save you the hours (you don’t want to know how many) that you may need to choose the best electric pressure cooker for your kitchen in the United Kingdom.
When it comes to choosing a pressure cooker, you need to determine if you want an electric one or a regular one that you use on your stove. All these years I have only used the regular one and I believe I have paid my dues in burnt food and over cooked meals.
I first discovered electric pressure cookers on Amazon when researching cookware! I decided to set up a review website to record my findings because I have a review website for Solar panels where I record my findings about solar energy. I felt it would be cool to do something similar for electric pressure cookers too and maybe other pots or multi cookers that I come across.
Top / Best Electric Pressure cookers!
Our Pick for Best Electric Pressure Cooker or Multi-Cooker in the UK
It has always been quite difficult to pick a winner for best electric pressure cooker in the UK because every user is different and has different requirements.
Here are some of the criteria we used to choose the best electric pressure cooker.
Although we would choose an all round best electric pressure cooker, we also show you the winners in other categories such as Functions and Price!
All Round Winner – Best Electric Pressure Cooker in Uk
Instant Pot Duo Plus Electric Pressure Cooker
The Instant Pot invented this category. It’s not unusual to hear people refer to other electric pressure cookers as instant pots. There are google searches for Tefal Instant Pot, Tower Instant Pot and so on.
Well In my research, I think the Instant Pot has continued to defend its position as the best electric pressure cooker. To be honest, there are electric pressure cookers that are of higher quality but the instant pot beats them for the purpose of this exercise because it has more options and it balances all that with a competitive price.
The evo edition of the Instant Pot has the sous vide function which many buyers love. Although it does not have the air-fry function, it has another model that has the air-fry function. I would not be surprised if in a couple of years we see a version with both functions combined.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker Version 2 (2018)
This programmable pressure cooker is not only popular in the UK, it is also very popular in the United States. On Amazon USA it has a whooping 9,000 plus 5-star review. You really can’t go wrong with a product that so many people love so much.
PROS of the Instant Pot DUO
- Multi-functional – It combines seven functions in one cooker. It is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, Saute/Browning, warmer and steamer.
- Various pre-programmed cooking settings which make it easy to cook soups, meats and other types of food.
- High safety standards
- Removable inner pot that you can put it in your dishwasher.
Cons
- Some customers felt that the many buttons on the cooker can be overwhelming at first. Most people figure things out with a few tries though
- The stainless steel inner pot does not have a handle for easy removal from the cooker.
The Instant Pot Duo 7 in 1 electric pressure cooker is still the best choice for your kitchen at the price. If you know you would not be making yogurt, then you can save some money and buy the Instant pot lux 60 version 3
Read the Full Review of – INSTANT POT DUO 7-IN-1 ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER REVIEW
Instant Pot Lux60 6-in-1 Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker
The Instant Pot Lux 60 is produced by the same company as the Instant pot Duo 7 in 1 cooker. They are very similar to each other. The Duo is a 7-in 1 pressure cooker while the LUX 60 is a 6-in-1. The Lux does not have the yogurt maker.
A new version of the Instant Pot Lux 60 was released in November 2016. This upgrade (version 3) is a lot quieter and it has the ability to turn off the automatic keep warm function.
PROs
- The Instant Pot LUX 60 is cheaper than the Instant Pot Duo. If you are not so keen on yogurt, you may choose to buy this one
- The 2017 version (3) has a quiet mode.
- It has all the advanced features of the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-one
Cons
- It does not make yogurt.
- It has only one size – 6 Litres
Conclusion
If you are short on budget and you really do not need to make your own yogurt, then the Instant Pot Lux 60 is a good option. Please make sure you choose the v3 version.
Pressure King Pro 20-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
The Pressure King Pro 20 -in-1 pressure cooker, is one of the best electric pressure cookers this year. It is the best electric pressure cooker with the most number of functions. Some of these functions are:
- Frying
- Slow Cooking
- Baking
- Steaming
- Warming
- Making your own fresh bread
- Jam making
- Yoghurt making
Pros
- It has a lot more functions than most other electric pressure cookers
- The cost of the Pressure King Pro is not too high compared to others.
- It is not noisy during operation
Cons
- Many of the functions of the Pressure King Pro will not be used by many of the customers.
- The inner pot is not stainless steel, so it will allow some food to get burnt.
- Some customers have had the 12-in-1 version of the pot explode on them. However, I think this version is safer and I couldn’t find any such complaints with regards to the Pressure King Pro 20-in-1.
- The largest pot size is 6L
The Pressure King Pro is a very useful item in any kitchen. Since some customers have complained about the earlier version of the pot exploding on them, it is important that you take the time to secure the pot safely before applying heat or turning it on. This size is currently out of stock now.
Here is the detailed Pressure King Pro Review (6L)
Cook4Me – TEFAL Electric Pressure Cooker and Intelligent Multi cooker
The Tefal Cook4Me is in a class of it’s own. It is a little more expensive than the Instant Pot Duo. However, it is slicker and has the potential to do a lot more automatically.
Read the detailed Tefal Cook4Me Review
Best Electric Pressure Cooker for Price
Bertelin Digi Cooker
This Electric Pressure cooker from Bertelin is not on the original list. I decided to add it because it is the best priced 6 litre pressure cooker in the market and you may want to know that.
From my research, it does most of the basic cooking you would want to do. It does not make yoghurt or jam and cannot be used to bake bread. However it cooks well and seems to be of regular quality. No one has reported any explosions. The only con with it is the fact that the manual is not as detailed as many new users would like. This can easily be overcome with reading up online. So if you are on a very tight budget, and you still want to eat healthy and save time cooking. Or you just don’t have any hob space as a student, this may be a good entry cooker.
Pros and Cons of the Bertelin Digi Cooker
Read more about this cooker: Bertelin Digi Cooker Review
Sage by Heston Blumenthal the Fast Slow Cooker Pro [by Breville]
If you are looking for good quality, a good company that stands behind its product, and a pressure cooker as well as a slow cooker, you can’t go wrong with the Sage by Heston Blumenthal Fast Slow Cooker! It is the same as the Breville Fast slow cooker pro in North America!
Although the Sage Fast Slow cooker Pro is more expensive than the Instant Pot, the quality and options you get for that price are more than worth the extra investment.
Having any electric pressure cooker, in my opinion, is a great investment; so if you can’t accommodate the Sage electric pressure cooker in your budget, then you can buy any of the cooker recommended below.
This Sage by Heston Blumenthal Fast Slow Cooker is a pressure cooker and at the same time a slow cooker with all the controls you can think off. Of all the electric pressure cookers listed above, this is the one from which you can choose the most levels of pressure. This freedom however, comes at a cost.
If it is really important to you that you have more control over what goes on inside your electric pressure cooker, then this is the cooker for you. It is well made, sophisticated and will serve the average user very well.
If you are the type of person who doesn’t fuss too much about cost, then this pressure cooker delivers on quality.
Pros of the Sage by Blumenthal Fast Slow Cooker
Slick design – This electric pressure cooker very well designed, the buttons blend in nicely with the body and the general feel of the pot is classy. You get the sense that you have a high quality equipment when you buy the Sage by Heston Blumenthal fast slow cooker.
High range of Pressure levels – You can choose pressure levels from low (10kpa) to high (80kpa). As you get used to using a pressure cooker, you would come across recipes that require specific levels of pressure for specific amount of time. The Fast Slow cooker is the cooker with the largest range I could find in the market. This means that if you choose to cook a little slower, you are not forced to bring out another appliance. This pot really works hard to be the only pot you need.
Interactive LCD Display – Instead of having so many buttons on the cooker, it uses an interactive LCD display which makes the pot look less intimidating. It also shows you how things are going in the cooker. It tells you when it’s building pressure, cooking and releasing steam.
CONS OF THE SAGE BY BLUMENTHAL FAST SLOW COOKER
Non Stick Inner Pot – This is the most obvious downside of this Fast slow cooker. Although you enjoy the benefit of the non-stick coating, many people are weary of the non-stick coating process contaminating the food. I guess the manufacturers thought that more people prefer a non-stick inner pot. Take note that the inner pot has a PTFE and PFOA free ceramic coating according to the user manual. This type of coating is safer than the usual teflon coating you will find on other non-stick cookware. In my opinion, a good quality stainless steel inner pot is still a better option.
Higher cost – This cooker cost about 80% more than the Instant Pot duo, so it may be too expensive as your first electric pressure cooker. If you are the type that likes high quality things, this is a very good cooker.
Difficult Name – Okay this is not so much of a problem. However, I find the name so bland. Not as catchy as the Instant Pot or the Cook4Me.
Conclusion
If you have the budget go for the Sage by Heston Blumenthal Fast Slow Cooker. It’s great value for your money. If non-stick pots really bug you, then let this one go. I hope to upgrade to this after enjoying the Instant Pot Duo.
Read a more detailed Sage Fast Slow Cooker Review
Bestsellers – Electric Pressure Cooker UK 2021
Here are the top ten bestsellers in the Electric Pressure Cooker category on Amazon United Kingdom (UK) today. This list is updated regularly so you can always know which electric pressure cooker users like you are buying.
- 13 PROGRAMS: Soup, Broth, Meat, Stew, Bean, Chilli, Slow Cook, Saute, Rice, Porridge, Steam, Yogurt, Keep Warm, Multigrain, Poultry and Pressure Cook— get creative with just one appliance!
- ENERGY-SAVING: Save up to 80% on your energy bill compared to traditional electric ovens—so you can put that extra cash towards the things that really matter!
- TIME-SAVING: Cut cooking time by up to 70% compared to traditional methods when pressure cooking —more time for the things you love and less time spent in the kitchen!
- SET IT & FORGET IT – The Instant Pot Duo remembers your favorite cooking styles and go-to programs, so you can relax and do other things while your meal cooks safely and quickly.
- 5 PORTIONS – With its 5.7L capacity, it’s perfect for whipping up tasty weekday meals, family dinners, or even batch cooking for the week ahead.
- Cook better: Tefal Turbo Cuisine combines high-speed pressure cooking for 3 times faster cooking with a spherical cooking bowl for 360° heat circulation for juicier and more tender results, every time. Up to 3 times faster compared to traditional cookware using gas or electric stove
- Do more: With 10 programs, this one-pot wonder can replace up to seven appliances. Stew, brown, steam, bake, or slow cook. Make soup, porridge, yoghurt, or rice. Or experiment with manual mode. Pressure cooker, Dutch oven, slow cooker, rice cooker, yoghurt maker, steamer, and egg cooker
- Take it easy: With just one simple dial, Turbo Cuisine is incredibly easy to use. Turn to pick a program, adjust the time or temperature, or set a delayed start so your food is ready when you are
- Be inspired: You’ll never be short of dinner ideas again with the free Tefal app. Download it toaccess 150+ recipes, as well as handy features like ‘In my fridge’ and ‘My shopping list’
- Save time: No pot-watching here! Simply pop your ingredients in the cooking bowl, close the lid and select your program. Turbo Cuisine will cook for you and even keep your food warm when it’s done
- Usable bowl capacity 3.2 litres
- 14 Functions in 1: Slow cooker, rice cooker, sous vide, cake, yogurt, steamer, and more; Master the art of cooking and instantly become a master of all kinds of culinary creations
- Easy to Use: With 14 customizable smart programs, cooking becomes a breeze; The LED display keeps you informed about the cooking progress, and we've upgraded the footpad design for convenient power cord storage
- 70% faster: Pressure cook meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods or use as a slow cooker for stews and soups
- Easy to Clean: The stainless steel, fingerprint-resistant housing, 12.5mm widened pot gap, and dishwasher-safe lid, make cleaning a breeze
- Great Food Result: At high temperature and pressure, the pressure cooker quickly locks in the nutrients and flavor of the ingredients and cooks, making it easy to enjoy the soft texture and rich aroma
- High-Quality Materials: The aluminum cooking pot features a ceramic, hard, nonstick coating, which is BPA-Free for food contact materials, and made without PTFE and PFOA
- Safety Features: The Seal/Vent button is situated away from the steam release valve, while the 30° backward-angled steam release design ensures safe and easy venting; The cooker features a double-layer anti-scalding lid and overheat protection for added safety
- Cookbook & Online Recipes: Enjoy an included recipe cookbook and more in-app recipes on the free VeSync app to never run out of delicious ideas
- Various Cooking Accessories: Including Rice paddle, measuring cup, stainless steel steam rack, and soup ladle detachable cord, which improve your cooking efficiency and save money
- 2-year Warranty and Lifelong Support: COSORI provides you with lifelong support, please feel free to contact COSORI
- 6L ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER – This 12-in-1 Pressure Cooker makes all different kinds of meals in one convenient appliance. With a capacity of 6 litres, you can cook stews, soups, chilis, rice, porridge, cakes, and much more for the whole family! With 1000W of power, it can cook fast or slow, depending on your needs, and a recipe book is also included.
- EASY OPERATION – Easily set the time, temperature, or any of the 11 presets via one touch of the buttons located on the front. You can choose between a temperature of 40-120°C, a timer of up to 12 hours, or to simply keep food inside the cooker warm. Its clear LED display shows the timer as well as any active settings.
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED – A measuring cup, a spoon, and a steel rack are all included with the appliance to make your cooking experience more streamlined and customisable. There’s also a recipe book provided with a variety of delicious options that can be made using the built-in presets. It measures 32 x 35 x 32cm, making it ideal for countertops.
- SAFE & EFFICIENT – The cooker’s lid has a locking system to safely keep it in place, with a built-in steam vent that can be safely opened or closed at any time. Its housing is cool touch and fingerprint resistant, and also featured overheat protection, as well as a failsafe that prevents the cooker from heating without its inner pot inside.
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- HEALTHY EATING: Tower pressure cookers locks in up to 90% more vitamins and nutrients than other cooking methods while retaining rich flavours and succulent textures. Perfectly cook a wide variety of foods including joints, stews, soups, vegetables, beans and so much more.
- FAST COOKING AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT: Because steam is infused into the food using pressure, cooking times are up to 70% quicker than other cooking methods. With reduced cooking time comes reduced energy consumption with Tower pressure cookers costing just 18p to run per hour.
- ULTIMATE PRODUCT SAFETY: A simple pressure indicator valve alerts you when it reaches optimum cooking pressure & easy to use 2 pressure release settings allows the pressure to be adjusted for different foods. Tower pressure cookers come with an ultra-tough Bakelite handle with lock system for complete control when cooking.
- LARGE CAPACITY & BONDED STEEL BASE: The large 6L pan capacity is perfect for cooking 4-6 portions of food for all the family and can easily accommodate perfect cooking of any large meat joint, whilst the bonded steel base ensures even heat distribution for perfect cooking. Suitable for all hob types, even induction.
- PERFECT STEAMING ACCESSORIES: Included with the Tower pressure cooker is a steam basket and supporting stand. Simply place food into the basket positioning the basket onto the support stand and the pressure cooker can be used as a food steamer. Perfect for cooking veggies and straining broths and stocks.
- 10 YEAR GUARANTEE: Trusted Tower quality with a standard 1 year manufacturer’s guarantee and a 9 year extension, subject to product registration online.
- A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST: Tower is an iconic British brand boasting over 100 years of quality in manufacturing and design excellence. Tower is the UK’s fastest growing SDA & Housewares brand loved by millions of households.
- Not suitable for dishwasher / Hand wash recommended.
- QUICK & EASY TO USE: Fantastic for small families, couples or individuals. With a pre-set feature your pressure cooker allows you to cook all of your favourite meals at the click of a button up to 90% faster than traditional cooking methods. This easy to use machine makes cooking delicious dishes simple.
- ENERGY EFFICIENT: Because PKP cooks super-fast with pressurised steam, it saves money on your energy bills! In fact, it uses at least 66% less energy than the average oven (approx. 2100W).
- SIMPLY SET AND FORGET: The Pressure King Pro creates the same slow-cooked tenderness and taste that you want but in a much shorter time with a lot less effort! Why wouldn't you choose this product?! Simply turn it on in the morning and your food will be done by the evening ready for you to enjoy!
- HEALTHIER COOKING: This method of cooking means that you are left with meals filled with more nutrients and vitamins due to the pressurised steam locking in all of the goodness! With 8 different functions this Pressure Cooker is able to cook: Pasta, Meat, Soup, Stew, Fish, Rice as well as being used to keep food warm, reheat it quickly, sautéing and browning. There's not much it can't do!
- FREE RECIPE MOBILE APP: Download the free Drew&Cole recipe app for more cooking inspiration. With access to over 50 recipes that have been specially designed for the Pressure King Pro, you'll never be bored at meal times again. From fresh and healthy to hot and spicy, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
- ENERGY-SAVING: Save up to 65% on your energy bill* (*testing and calculations based on recommended cook time for sausages, using air fry function versus conventional ovens).
- 11 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Pressure Cook, Air Fry, Grill, Bake, Dehydrate, Sear/Sauté, Steam, Slow Cook, Yoghurt, Steam Air Fry, Steam Bake.
- PRESSURE COOK MODE: Up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods* (*Compared with slow cooking, simmering or braising).
- COOKS UP TO 4 PORTIONS: Fit a 2kg roast or 1.1kg of French fries. Layer ingredients with the Reversible Rack to cook quick, easy meals. EASY TO CLEAN: All removable parts are non-stick. Some parts are dishwasher-safe.
- INCLUDES: Ninja Foodi MultiCooker (UK Plug) with 6L Cooking Pot, 3.7L Cook & Crisp Basket, Reversible Rack, Chef-Created Recipe Guide.
- DIMENSIONS: H33xm x W35cm x D36cm. 2-year guarantee upon registration with Ninja (UK & ROI only).
- Durable and easy to clean materials: The cookware is made of aluminum alloy and non stick coated inner pot, which is both durable and easy to clean, making it very suitable for daily use
- LED display screen and easy touch control: Use clear LED display screen and touch screen buttons to easily browse cooking options and customize your cooking experience
- 5L capacity: This 5L capacity inner pot is perfect for providing food for the whole family, batch cooking, or hosting large gatherings
- Pressure cooking and insulation function: Pressure cooking settings can shorten cooking time, preserve nutrients, and enhance flavor, while insulation function can maintain food temperature until you are ready to serve.
- Multi functional cooking function: This multifunctional cookware has a capacity of 5L and a power of 700W, capable of handling various tasks from cooking and steaming vegetables to frying, baking, etc., suitable for any meal
- 9 IN 1 MULTI PRESSURE COOKER: Work as pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, slow cooker, Sauté, Sous Vide, food warmer and cake maker.
- 13 PRESETS SATISFY ALL YOUR COOKING NEED: This versatile pressure cooker has 16 programmable preset functions, allows you to cook various gourmet dishes like meat, broth, bean, oatmeal, etc. with just a few steps.
- PROFESSIONAL SAFETY FEATURES: Equipped with 10 safety features to guarantee easier and securer cooking, including overheat protection, auto pressure release and lid-safety lock system, etc.
- INTELLIGENT DELAY TIMER: 24h delay timer function enables you to set your desired recipes in advance and enjoy gourmet dishes whenever you want.
- ABUNDANT ACCESSORIES: Midea Pressure cooker comes with 6 helpful components: Spoon*1, Ladel*1, Condensation Cup*1, Measuring Cup*1, Steam Rack*1, Power cord*1.
- TWO YEAR WARRANTY: We offer 24-hour customer service and 2-year warranty, please feel free to contact us with any questions.
- 6 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Pressure Cook, Air Fry, Slow Cook, Steam, Bake/Roast and Sear/Sauté.
- PRESSURE COOK: Up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods* (*Compared with slow cooking, simmering or braising.)
- THE PRESSURE COOKER THAT CRISPS: Cook and crisp with TenderCrisp Technology. Simply switch between the Pressure Lid and Crisping Lid for perfectly cooked meals, finished with a crisp
- COMPACT SIZE, ENDLESS POSSIBILITES: This versatile 4.7L multi-cooker is perfect for cooking 1-2 portions. Fits a 1.5kg chicken
- INCLUDES; Ninja Foodi Mini Multicooker (UK Plug), Non-stick dishwasher safe 4.7L Cooking Pot, Cook & Crisp Plate, Stainless Steel Rack, Chef Created Recipe Guide. Colour Grey/Black
