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Instant Pot 101

Instant Pot
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INSTANT GRATIFICATION:

Upcoming Instant Pot 101 dates include March 13 and April 3, while 201 classes will be offered March 21 and April 17. To sign up, visit thechattery.org and register online under the Classes & Events page. Due to the Instant Pot’s growing popularity, past classes have filled quickly.

Those who have it can’t seem to stop talking about it. Those who want it envision a future where they can retire their pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, steamer and warmer.

Yes, we’re (all) talking about the Instant Pot, one of 2017’s hottest-selling Christmas items. The multicooker promises seven different functions conveniently packed into one machine.

It seems like a dream come true, and customers online have consistently given the Instant Pot a rating of at least four out of five stars. But if you haven’t managed to master its seemingly simple controls to whip up a gourmet meal with a fraction of the time and counter space typically required, you’re in good company.

The Instant Pot can become your best friend for making meals, but it takes time to learn the product.