{"id":4855,"date":"2020-10-14T15:37:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T15:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/?p=4855"},"modified":"2020-12-11T17:33:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:33:11","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66181dcdd0e3d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66181dcdd0e3d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot\/#Pressure_Cooker_%E2%80%93_What_Is_It_All_About\" title=\"Pressure Cooker &#8211; What Is It All About?\">Pressure Cooker &#8211; What Is It All About?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot\/#Instant_Pot_%E2%80%93_What_Is_It_All_About\" title=\"Instant Pot &#8211; What Is It All About?\">Instant Pot &#8211; What Is It All About?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot\/#Basic_Difference_Between_a_Pressure_Cooker_and_an_Instant_Pot\" title=\"Basic Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot\">Basic Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot\/#Basic_Highlights_in_an_Instant_Pot_Versus_a_Pressure_Cooker\" title=\"Basic Highlights in an Instant Pot Versus a Pressure Cooker\">Basic Highlights in an Instant Pot Versus a Pressure Cooker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot\/#Comparable_Highlights_of_Pressure_Cooker_in_Contrast_to_the_Instant_Pot\" title=\"Comparable Highlights of Pressure Cooker in Contrast to the Instant Pot\">Comparable Highlights of Pressure Cooker in Contrast to the Instant Pot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-pressure-cooker-and-an-instant-pot\/#Various_Features_of_the_Instant_Pot_VS_the_Pressure_Cooker\" title=\"Various Features of the Instant Pot VS the Pressure Cooker\">Various Features of the Instant Pot VS the Pressure Cooker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>A pot of food is like a pot of gold with the aroma that sets happiness in your soul. A viral trending kitchen apparatus. A Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot are both the time savers with many contrasting features. The most serious issue is choosing which one to get, a Pressure Cooker, or an <a href=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/what-is-natural-release-on-instant-pot\/\">Instant Pot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before we get down to the differences which set these two apparatus apart, let\u2019s learn what these two pots are all about.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pressure_Cooker_%E2%80%93_What_Is_It_All_About\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4856 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Barton8Qt.AluminumStovetopPressureCookerFastPotRegulatorSteamReleaseValve-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"184\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Barton8Qt.AluminumStovetopPressureCookerFastPotRegulatorSteamReleaseValve-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Barton8Qt.AluminumStovetopPressureCookerFastPotRegulatorSteamReleaseValve-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Barton8Qt.AluminumStovetopPressureCookerFastPotRegulatorSteamReleaseValve-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Barton8Qt.AluminumStovetopPressureCookerFastPotRegulatorSteamReleaseValve.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/>Pressure Cooker &#8211; What Is It All About?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the name suggests, it is a pot that uses steam and pressure to cook food. The pot itself is a sealed vessel that uses high pressure to prepare your meal at a faster rate.<\/p>\n<p>The pressure inside the pot helps in making the food moist. With that being said, Pressure Cookers work best when it comes to preparing cheesecakes, meat stews, and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instant_Pot_%E2%80%93_What_Is_It_All_About\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4857 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/81i8c1fSkyL._AC_SY450_-291x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"183\">Instant Pot &#8211; What Is It All About?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An Instant Pot is an upgraded form of Pressure Cooker. It is basically an advanced piece of equipment that delivers results with a vast range of functionality.<\/p>\n<p>The Instant Pot is designed in a way that consolidates different forms of cooking under one device. It offers slow cooking options, combined pressure-cooking options, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>The pot aims at providing you an instant solution to your hunger. Not only can you roast a chicken in an Instant Pot but you can also prepare a dessert in no time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Difference_Between_a_Pressure_Cooker_and_an_Instant_Pot\"><\/span>Basic Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The grounds that sets these two pots apart are based on technology, durability, control, and usability. Back in the day&#8217;s Pressure, Cookers were not only viewed as a pot of convenience but also as a pot that\u2019s subject to a blast.<\/p>\n<p>Before the evolution of Pressure Cookers, the controls were meant to be handled manually. It was also made sure that nothing comes in the way of the ventilation channel in order to avoid the explosion.<\/p>\n<p>However, Pressure Cookers of the present era are designed to not only provide more safety features but also convenience to the users.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas, compared to the Pressure Cookers, Instant Pots are an invention of the 21st century. With that being said, Instant Pot has a total of 4 generations out there in the market. The best part about each release of Instant Pots is the advancement that comes along with each generation.<\/p>\n<p>By incorporating advanced features and hi-tech digital controls, the Instant Pot offers a wide range of control to the users. A single push of a button allows you to prepare a variety of meals, only six times faster than the usual speed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Highlights_in_an_Instant_Pot_Versus_a_Pressure_Cooker\"><\/span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4858 \" src=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1SP4067671-HeroSquare-feb46737e905436c814a0c92e1eeb860.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"503\">Basic Highlights in an Instant Pot Versus a Pressure Cooker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to fully analyze the two pots it best that we dig down and study each pot comparatively.<\/p>\n<h3>1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Capacity<\/h3>\n<p>There are various sizes of Pressure Cookers available out there in the market. You can choose from the size of 2 Quant, 4 Quant, 8 Quant, 10 Quant, and 12 Quant. The smallest size, which is 2 Quant, can prepare a meal for 2 people at max. Whereas, the largest size of Pressure Cooker (12 Quant) can serve as many as 12 to 13 people at max.<\/p>\n<p>Instant Pot, on the other hand, provides 4 different sizes to the users. The manufacturer offers Instant Pots in the size of 10 Quant, 8 Quant, 6 Quant, and the smallest size of 3 Quant.<\/p>\n<h3>2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dishwasher Safe<\/h3>\n<p>Your user guide is the best place to find if your unit is dishwasher safe or not. Perhaps, if your Pressure Cooker is a traditional stovetop cooker then the chances are, it is dishwasher safe. However, if it is an electric Pressure Cooker than its best to wash your unit with hands in order to avoid damaging any part that shouldn\u2019t come in contact with water.<\/p>\n<p>As for the Instant Pot, all parts are dishwasher safe except for the cooking base of the pot. The parts that are dishwasher safe are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The steam rack<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel inner pot<\/li>\n<li>The sealing ring<\/li>\n<li>The lid of the Instant Pot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order to clean the cooking base of the pot, you can make use of a damp cloth to wipe off any dirt or smudge on the unit.<\/p>\n<h3>3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Watts<\/h3>\n<p>An electric Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot mostly operate on 100 watts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparable_Highlights_of_Pressure_Cooker_in_Contrast_to_the_Instant_Pot\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4859 \" src=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pressurecookers-steam2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"340\">Comparable Highlights of Pressure Cooker in Contrast to the Instant Pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many similarities between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot. However, when it comes down to the slight difference of those similarities, they can certainly be a game-changer inside your kitchen.<\/p>\n<h3>Replacement Parts:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Repair parts of both units are easy to find in the market. You can either purchase the parts from the manufacturer\u2019s website, Amazon or eBay.<\/p>\n<h3>Power Cord<\/h3>\n<p>Aside from the traditional stovetop Pressure Cooker, the power cord can be found in both the electrical Pressure Cooker and the Instant Pot.<\/p>\n<p>Most electrical Pressure Cooker comes with a feature of a detachable power cord. This mainly helps in storing the cooker pot in limited space with ease. Whereas, an Instant Pot comes with an attached power cord which cannot be removed.<\/p>\n<h3>Warranty<\/h3>\n<p>Warranty of Pressure Cooker usually depends on the manufacturer, brand, and the model of the unit. Normally, a Pressure Cooker warranty expends from 1 year to 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas, Instant Pot generally comes with a limited warranty of 1 year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Various_Features_of_the_Instant_Pot_VS_the_Pressure_Cooker\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4860 \" src=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/instant-vs-pressure-cook-1440x810-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/instant-vs-pressure-cook-1440x810-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/instant-vs-pressure-cook-1440x810-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/instant-vs-pressure-cook-1440x810-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homendgarden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/instant-vs-pressure-cook-1440x810-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/>Various Features of the Instant Pot VS the Pressure Cooker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be an examination without bringing up the contrasts between these two mainstream pots. So we should take a glimpse at the prominent differentiation between features of these two pots.<\/p>\n<h3>Delay Start:<\/h3>\n<p>This function of this control is to allow you to postpone the setting of the clock on your unit. So far, Pressure Cookers do not come with a control panel that offers such a feature to the users.<\/p>\n<p>However, Instant Pot, on the other hand, offers a feature of a 24-hour delay start. The delay start helps preset your Instant Pot to prepare a meal at a designated hour.<\/p>\n<h3>Inside the Cooking Pot<\/h3>\n<p>The inside of the cooking pot differs from one pot to another. You can find the bowl of Pressure Cooker made out of ceramic, non-stick, aluminum, or stainless steel. If Pressure Cooker is what you\u2019re interested to buy then we would recommend you to buy a stainless steel Pressure Cooker.<\/p>\n<p>The cooking pot that\u2019s featured inside the Instant Pot is made out of hardened steel. The hardened steel makes the cleaning task easier for the users.<\/p>\n<h3>Control Panel<\/h3>\n<p>Pressure Cookers manufactured in today\u2019s time are much more different from the traditional ones. What majorly sets them apart is the straightforward use of the unit and the ease of control.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas, an Instant Pot is all about allowing the users to have full control of the unit while it gets the job done with a single push of a button. The control panel is based on user-friendly models which make it super easy to operate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A pot of food is like a pot of gold with the aroma that sets happiness in your soul. A viral trending kitchen apparatus. A Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot are both the time savers with many contrasting features. 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