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?

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 ...

That's why we're such big fans of appliance-based cooking — or recipes that call for a slow cooker or Instant Pot to do all the hard work. Below you'll find a ton of our favorite easy Crock Pot and ...

Can I use a slow cooker to cook rice? Rice is a hearty and delicious staple to eat with meals throughout the week but cooking rice at home might feel like a hassle — especially if you don’t own a rice ...

Have you tried making Instant Pot oatmeal? It’s easy to set up overnight for a delicious breakfast the next morning or any time. Scott Suchman The Washington Post Just making a big batch of beans ...

Every healthy relationship is built on compromise. Which is why there probably isn’t room in my boyfriend’s apartment for both my slow cooker and Instant Pot. Before we met, I had been living in my ...

In my wider tested review of Instant Pots, I determined the Instant Pot Pro Plus to be the best model to buy in 2022. Ahead, read about why this top-selling model impressed me so much, and why I ...

This score reflects the results using the pressure cook setting for our ribs and chili & beans recipes. Dry beans were used in our chili test. High scores indicate more tender meat for the ribs in ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side This score reflects the results using the pressure cook setting for our ribs and chili & beans recipes. Dry beans were used in our chili ...

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In the era of fancy, high-tech multicookers like the ubiquitous Instant Pot, it’s easy to overlook the simple slow cooker. But those old-fashioned devices are kitchen workhorses that can feed a legion ...