Natural release and quick release refer to two different methods of depressurizing an Instant Pot after cooking. The natural release function means letting the pressure inside the pot come down ...

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An Instant Pot can make cooking easier, but there’s a little bit of a learning curve while getting used to it. If you’ve heard the term natural release, you might be wondering what it is and how to ...

Editor's Note: This story was originally published April 24, 2017. Lid locked, vent sealed. It’s go time. For the past year, the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker has been taking the ...

The Instant Pot is a kitchen workhorse — an all-in-one slow cooker, pressure cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, sterilizer, rice cooker, sauté pan, food warmer, and probably a few other things as well.