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The Instant Pot has a cult following for a reason — one appliance can make perfect polenta (no stirring required), homemade yogurt and pork shoulder that falls apart the moment it meets your fork. It ...

We’re living in a golden age of small kitchen appliances (see: slow cookers, Instant Pots, and air fryers). We’re also in a not-so-golden age of abundant counter space. So what’s a home cook to do?

Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let’s look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will do ...

All of these appliances will seriously slash your prep time. But if you’re confused about the rest of their functions, you’re not alone. All of these appliances will seriously slash your prep time.

Slow cookers and Instant Pots used on the slow-cook mode are an easy way to cook a whole chicken. It’s a no-fail technique for producing a moist bird with very little effort. The tender meat is easily ...

You might have heard about the Instant Pot, which is a must-have kitchen appliance in some circles, and are wondering what it does. Or maybe you already own an Instant Pot but are baffled by all of ...