Do NOT use the INSTANT POT as a SLOW COOKER (Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot Roast)

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[sulandrea]

When using the instant pot as a slow cooker, low is equivalent to keep warm, medium is similar to low and high is similar (but slightly lower) to high on a slow cooker. If you’re using the high setting you need to give it extra time to compensate for the lower temperature - generally an extra 15 mins for every hour

[sheenatalks]

Been doing research on trying my IP as a slow cooker and something I've seen commonly is that the low on IP is the same as "keep warm" for slow cooker, medium on IP is "low" and high on IP is like a "medium/high" for slow cookers. Maybe that would help next time! ❤ Loved this test!!

[RayKnutson]

Since the low setting on your instant pot is clearly not as hot as the low setting on your crock pot, have you considered a new comparison of the crock pot on low vs. the medium and high settings on your instant pot for pot roast?

[Tobia]

There is an additional glass lid you can purchase if you're going to utilize the slow cooker feature on your Instant pot. The lid helps keep more of the moisture inside the food.

[ellie]

Hi guys, just to say that like others in the comment sections, I have had no issues using the slow cook option on the Instantpot. You can use the pressure lid, but you must keep it vented throughout (its jn the manual for my model) or a different lid that can fit on top of the pot. I don't have space for additional electric cookers, so being able to use the Instantpot as slow cooker really helps when I don't want to pressure cook meat.

[Andrew]

I've used my Instant Pot to slow cook multiple times and never experienced those issues. I also used a Power Quick Pot and no issues there. Like others have mentioned, I used a universal glass lid or the Instant Pot branded one.

[lindadurost]

Recommended heat for instant pot for pot roast is slow cook on high heat right from the beginning! This is the first time I have disagreed with your tests.

[wendyschnapa]

I always wondered about the slow cook feature on my IP. Thank you Lisa for test results between IP and SC. This was very informative.

[helpfulnatural]

This was an interesting test. I love my IP and have used almost all of its functions, except the slow cooker button. When making pot roast I always use the pressure cook function so it speeds up the cooking but it's good to know what the limitations are.

[cynthiacollins]

I have used my IP, many times as a slow cooker and I have never ever had any issues. I have cooked 2 chuck roast (8 hours), a chicken (6 hours), half a ham(8 hours), and no problem!😊

[GrahamOrm]

Wow. Thanks Lisa. I’ve used the slow cook function a couple of times with smaller pieces of meat and been happy. Great test. I’ll be using the slow cooker in future. Thank you.

[Esther-kqnv]

I tried the slow cook function on my IP long ago, but can’t remember how it turned out! LOL I’m so used to Crock Pots, anyway, & stick with those when slow cooking. Thanks, Lisa!!

[tonistevens]

I usually do a combination of cooking methods. I start out with pressure for a short period and then switch to slow cook setting.

[joniwalton]

I just tried this personal test of my own recently and loved it: I pressured cooked it for 45 min then turned it on slow cooker. It was amazing and turned out even better than when I do it all day in my crock pot. I just use a box of beef broth, an onion, carrots celery, fresh garlic, salt and pepper. It is the exact thing I always do in my crock pot only this time I pressure cooked it first. It was officially instapot ‘done’ but not tender. This works amazing and was falling apart done in three hours. It’s super easy and I don’t do any precooking or braising. Try it. You might be surprised how good it is and super easy. P.S. cleanup is much easier since I just put the pot in the dishwasher. I have an 8qt and it fits fine. I usually use the crock pot bags for easier cleanup but I worry about the chemicals leaching into my food.

[sharonnunn]

I use mine as a slow cooker all the time with no issues. Did you have the sealing ring in the lid? Even though it cooks on venting instead of sealing, you still need that ring to keep the heat and moisture in. I actually got rid of my slow cooker because the instant pot works so well for both.

[iBMcFly]

Traditional crock pots have three settings; keep warm, low, and high.

The instant pot settings are low, medium, high.

Comparing them, the instant pot low is compared to the crock pots keep warm.

The medium on instant pot is the crock pots low.

Highs are both high.

You cooked that chuck roast on keep warm essentially lol

[cookiemonster-ixzc]

I tried the slow cooker instan pot setting once. But never again. That is one function I will not be touching. Period.

[golferchris]

Before I would my IP as a slow cooker, I would do a test with just water in the IP and in my slow cooker, then temp the water, not the roast. I think this is the only way to make sure the settings will equal the conventional slow cooker. The only other thing I would worry about is that the IP gets all of its heat from the bottom of the pot whereas my slow cooker is heated from the sides. Heating from the sides might keep the heat at a more even control. Keep up the great work Lisa, love your videos!

[mollyhappymum]

This is interesting thank you! I wonder if pressure cooking would be more successful though. A great comparison - I’ve watched your channel for months before buying the instant pot/airfryer. Really enjoy your help. 🥰🥰🇬🇧☘️💐💐💐💐💐

[marabanara]

The sear function on my Duo Evo Plus is pretty decent, though because it’s narrow compared to a skillet, the sear reflects that. Still so handy.
Have to say not tempted to use the IP for slow cooking though.