What’s the next kitchen item you plan to buy (2025)?

TheSoloChef said:
Well, the Instant Pot Duo Plus with WhisperQuiet Multi-Cooker 5.7L (with a Sous Vide option) was (as I hoped) in the Amazon Black Friday Week event (which started today) so an order has been placed and will be with me tomorrow so can't wait to give it a try over the weekend!
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That is a very large (by my standards) multicooker.
 
I don't think it is that big?
Generally you are only allowed to fill them halfway or something like that, and less for dry beans and pulses.
Or is that only for the stove top ones?
 
badjak said:
I don't think it is that big?
Generally you are only allowed to fill them halfway or something like that, and less for dry beans and pulses.
Or is that only for the stove top ones?
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My IP is 3 qt. size and you can fill it max 2/3 full. A half gallon is a lot of anything around here.
 
I think 5.7 is a fine size. That’s the size my instant pot is and it’s what I use when it just one or two of us.
But I also have a 7.5 litre ninja and that also works for the two of us. There’s no obligation to fill it.
For Spain where it is usually just the two of us I chose another 7.5 litre. I like that you can fit a casserole dish in it. That allows for cooking any size dish you want.
Capacity wise an inner bowl you can get a whole chicken in flat is as small as I’d want to go.

I use this casserole (reducing the capacity to 2.4 litres) and put it on this sling so it’s easy in and easy out.
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This reduces the capacity dramatically and allows for cooking other things like puddings. Just to point out this is how I reduce the capacity in the 7.5litres not the Instant Pot but theres no reason the same thing can’t be done with a smaller dish (this sling fits the 5.7 Instant Pot too).

One other thing about the 5.7l is it’s the most popular size which means there are a lot of accessories available. I bought a second inner pot and two lids. Very handy if you want to use it again straight away while storing food in the other 😊
 
Morning Glory said:
That is a very large (by my standards) multicooker.
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Yes and no! Its looks taller than it is wide so should still be OK for smaller quantities but will be great when I cook stuff for others too like the office Christmas buffet that is coming up soon!
Barriehie said:
That's ginormous with only one person in the house. Pippi doesn't eat much...
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It's a bargain and has a sous vide function I can try out in conjunction with the vacuum sealer I purchased recently.

I should still be able to make small meals in it with the added bonus of there being plenty of room for a whole chicken which is my favourite.

Only time will tell I guess as it's been delivered and is in the boot of my car ready to try out over the weekend!
 
SandwichShortOfAPicnic said:
I think 5.7 is a fine size. That’s the size my instant pot is and it’s what I use when it just one or two of us.
But I also have a 7.5 litre ninja and that also works for the two of us. There’s no obligation to fill it.
For Spain where it is usually just the two of us I chose another 7.5 litre. I like that you can fit a casserole dish in it. That allows for cooking any size dish you want.
Capacity wise an inner bowl you can get a whole chicken in flat is as small as I’d want to go.

I use this casserole (reducing the capacity to 2.4 litres) and put it on this sling so it’s easy in and easy out.
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This reduces the capacity dramatically and allows for cooking other things like puddings. Just to point out this is how I reduce the capacity in the 7.5litres not the Instant Pot but theres no reason the same thing can’t be done with a smaller dish (this sling fits the 5.7 Instant Pot too).

One other thing about the 5.7l is it’s the most popular size which means there are a lot of accessories available. I bought a second inner pot and two lids. Very handy if you want to use it again straight away while storing food in the other 😊
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I like the look of that sling thing so just ordered the red one on the black friday deal :)
 
Just tested it out this afternoon so I now how the most delicious soup for my tea and my lunch at work for the next couple of days with another 2 portions off to my parents house for them to enjoy!

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Got loads more recipes to try out - just need more time to give them all a go!
 
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