Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Review – (10-in-1 Electric Pressure cooker

March 28, 2021 Cookpot, Electric Pressure Cooker, Instant Pot

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I decided to write this Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Review (UK Version) because I like the instant pot and I have a review of the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1. It is an upgrade to the Instant Pot Duo.

Instant pot is the company that invented the electric pressure cooker and they are still the leaders in the category (read the story here).

An electric pressure cooker and multi-cooker is a versatile cooking appliance, that is fast becoming like a cell-phone that requires upgrades 😀.

Instant Pot Models available in UK

Photo	Title	Buy
	Instant Pot DUO 60 Duo 7-in-1 Smart Cooker, 5.7L - Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Sauté Pan, Yoghurt Maker, Steamer and Food Warmer, Brushed Stainless Steel	Check Best Price on Amazon
	Instant Pot 9-in-1 Duo Plus 5.7L Electric Pressure Cooker. 15 Smart Programmes, Pressure Cooker, Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Sauté Pan, Sous Vide, Soup/Broth, Bean/Grain, Meat/Stew, Cake Maker	Check Best Price on Amazon
	Instant Pot DUO EVO PLUS 5.7L Electric Pressure Cooker. 10 functions in 1: Sterilizer, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Grain Maker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Sous Vide, Bake and Pressure Cook	Check Best Price on Amazon
	Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 Multicooker, 8L - Pressure Cooker, Slow Steamer, Sous Vide Machine, Dehydrator with Grill, Food Warmer & Baking Functions	Check Best Price on Amazon

Other Instant Pot Models available worldwide

Here is a list of all the models of the instant pot available. Please note however, that many of these models are not available in the UK.

Instant Pot Lux
Instant Pot Duo
Instant Pot Duo Nova
Instant Pot Duo Plus
Instant Pot Duo SV
Instant Pot Viva
Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus
Instant Pot Ultra
Instant Pot Max
Instant Pot Smart Wi-Fi
Instant Pot Duo Gourmet
Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer
Instant Pot Pro Crisp + Air Fryer

Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Cooking Modes

Pressure Cooking

The cooking starts when the cooker reaches full pressure. The cooker goes through 3 stages when pressure cooking. They are;

Heating and Pressurization: This is the process of turning the cooking liquid into steam pressure.

Cooking: This is when the cook time starts counting, with a beep from the cooker as a signal.

Depressurization and Keep Warm: The cooker releases steam and depressurize after cooking.

Rice Cooking

This function on Instant Pot is an automated kitchen appliance designed to boil or steam rice.

Slow Cooking

This involves adding cooking liquid in order to evenly distribute heat. The Instant Pot tempered glass lid releases excess moisture which is ideal for monitoring cooking.

Yoghurt Making

Making extra thick yoghurt requires the usage of the PASTEURIZATION cycle twice. Pasteurization is the partial sterilization (process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms) of a product to make it safe for consumption and improve its keeping quality. It reduces the risk of poisoning. To make yoghurt very fast, the use of ‘ultra-pasteurized’ milk is required, omitting the pasteurization phase.

Steaming

This is the process of cooking food by heating it from boiling water through steam. This kind of cooking requires moist heat.

Sous Vide Cooking

This is the type of cooking method in which food like meat, poultry, and fish is put in a container that no air can enter. When making use of Sous Vide cooking mode, ensure that you use high quality and fresh ingredients to ensure the best flavor.

Sauté

This kind of cooking makes use a small amount of fat to fry food, like meat. It is also referred to as Browning.

Food Warming

Food warming functions a process through low heat is required to keep the food in a warm temperature.

Cake Making

It involves the use of dry heat like an oven to bake cake. This particular model of Instant Pot makes baking easy and less strenuous for someone who loves cakes.

Among these cooking modes, my favorites are Pressure Cooking because of its fast cooking, Sauté because of its uniqueness in preparing foods like meat, and Cake Making because it makes baking easy and enjoyable.

Pre-set Programs on the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus has 48 customizable pre-set programs. These pre-set programs are created and added to the features of the multi-functional cooker to make cooking easier and faster. It also makes cooking stress-free. For instance, if you had a busy day and you still have to cook, the use of Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus pre-set programs will make your cooking easy and enjoyable. All you need to do is just to add your recipes together in the pot, then set the meal program right (it can be broccoli, egg, beans, etc.), press the appropriate buttons and wait for your meal to be ready in few minutes.

The pre-set programs are;

Brown rice
Beef
White rice
Chili
Broccoli
Egg
Quinoa
Yoghurt
Seafood
Cheesecake

Pudding
Pasteurize
Sterilize
Beans
Custom
Rib
Risotto
Soup
Oatmeal
Poultry

Pork
Multigrain
Potato
Chili
Stew
Broth
Porridge
Proofing.
Ferment
Cake

Safety Features

The Instant Pot has an advanced safety protection with an UL certified and 11+ built in safety mechanisms. The safety mechanisms are;

Steam Release: It releases excess pressure by venting steam through the steam release valve/handle.
Safety Lid Lock: The lid will automatically lock to prevent opening the cooker when the cooker is pressurized.
Automatic Temperature Control: This regulates heating to ensure the inner pot remains within a safe temperature.
Overheat (Burn) Protection: The cooker reduces the risk of burning food by lowering the heat output.
Lid Position Detection: The lid must be in a safe position for pressure cooking for the cooking to begin.
Anti-Block Shield: This is a stainless steel cover that prevents food particles from entering the steam release pipe, reducing the risk of blockages.
Electrical Fuse: This fuse cuts off power if the electrical current exceeds safety limits.
Leaky Lid Detection: The cooker monitors the pre-heating time and lowers the heat output if working pressure is not reached within 40 minutes.
Thermal Fuse: This helps to cut off power if the internal temperature exceeds safety limits.
Automatic Pressure Control: This maintains working pressure levels and also suspends heating if pressure exceeds pressure level limits.

RECIPE BOOKLET/INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The user/instruction is very detailed. It contains the needed knowledge on the use of the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus ranging from what pressure cooking is all about generally, how to use the product appropriately, how to use and set the cooking smart programs which includes the pre-set programs with step-by-step processes, etc. above all, it contains all the needed instructions on the product particularly and everything that surrounds it.

CONTROL PANEL

The control panel encompasses features on how to operate the pot properly. It consists of;

Status Messages which include the ‘off’, ‘lid’, ‘on’, ’05:20’, ‘hot’ and ‘end’ signs.
Turn Sound On or Off
Change Temperature Scale (®F or ®C)
Manual Keep Warm
To Adjust the Time During Cooking
To Adjust the Pressure (None, Low and High Pressure) or Temperature Level (Custom, Low and High) During Cooking.
LCD- Liquid Crystal Display- It has a large blue display screen unlike other instant pots. In it is embedded a progress timer that allows you to quickly see where you are in the cooking process.

PRESSURE CONTROL FEATURES

The Pot has an overview of Pressure Control Features. These control features are listed below and explained comprehensively in the User Manual. This gives the buyer the needed knowledge on how the product’s features are used. The control features are;

Pressure Cooking Lid

The lid automatically sets to sealing, which also helps to shorten the pressure release time.

Sealing Ring

The sealing ring is an integral part of the instant pot safety mechanism. It expands to create seal that allows pressure to safely build inside the machine. The product comes with additional sealing ring, like most parts of the Instant Product. It is recommended that you replace your Instant Pot every 6-12 months to avoid discoloration and odor.

The Float Valve

The float valve is the red or silver pin in the lid of the Instant Pot. It is designed to build and maintain pressure. It is model specific with different dimensions. It is important to pay attention to whether the float valve is in the UP or DOWN position. This is because;

When it is UP, the pot is PRESSURIZED;
When it is DOWN, the pot is NOT PRESSURIZED.

INNER POT AND LID TYPE

The Instant Pot contains a stainless steel inner pot with easy grip nonslip handles and flat inner surface. The inner pot can be used on a gas cooker, electric cooker and induction stovetop. It is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. The inner pot can be used as a stock pot. The inner pot can be used on all hobs including induction and easy-grip handles let you move between appliances as recipes demand.

It is important to note that the inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients. Care needs to be taken when handling or lifting the inner pot.

The lid automatically sets to sealing, which also helps to shorten the pressure release time. It is called ‘Easy Seal Lid’. All you need do is just to pay attention to the jingle and then go and relax. It is also made up of steam-diffusing cover which takes the fear out of the pressure release process.

LCD- LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

It has a large blue display screen unlike other instant pots. This helps to clearly see the necessary buttons and functions on the pot. In it is embedded a progress timer that allows you to quickly see where you are in the cooking process. It provides everything you need to know about cooking time, temperature, pressure and status. This feature cannot be likened to the old models of Instant Pot.

SOUS VIDE COOKING

IOS AND ANDROID RECIPE APP

In addition to the user manual, the brand also made provision for the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus free Instant Pot recipe app for both iOS and Android devices which is loaded with hundreds of recipes for any cuisine to get you started on your culinary adventure.

PROGRESS INDICATOR

The cooking progress indicator shows where you are in the cooking cycle.

DIMENSIONS

Brand: Instant Pot

Material: Stainless Steel

Color: Stainless Steel / Black

Item Weight: 18.7 pounds

Capacity: 120V – 60Hz

Wattage- 1200W

OTHER ACCESSORIES

They include;

Easy Seal Lid

The lid automatically sets to sealing, which also helps to shorten the pressure release time.

Cookware-grade Inner Pot

Safety Lock

The lid will automatically lock to prevent opening the cooker when the cooker is pressurized.

PROS

The Instant Pot User Manual has quite a lot of recipes to help the culinary skills of buyers.
The Ultra Program can be set to a customer’s desired temperature depending on what is being cooked. The flexibility of the programs makes cooking easy and less stressful for the buyer.
It is a computerized pressure cooker and that makes it very easy to operate.
The cooker’s control panel and pre-set programs works conveniently to the excitement of the buyers.

CONS

The Sealing Ring in the lid which is made up of Silicon picks up all the cooking smells and this ring stinks.
Some customers complained of having issues with the interior quality. For instance, the inner pot discolors easily.

SUMMARY

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker is designed to the satisfaction of its buyers. The features of the product are very attractive, coupled with the good and impressive reviews made by the buyers. There is no limitation to what can be cooked in an instant pot. A user has access to different cooking options. Apart from its new distinguishing features, it is the newest model of the brand.