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 ...

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What's the longest you have left food in a slow cooker/crock pot? Is it safe to leave cooked food in a slow cooker for 10hrs or so if it is on the Keep Warm setting? I ask because I am trying to plan ...

TL;DR: Overall, we prefer the Crock-Pot because there’s more room for error, you can add ingredients at any time and the nostalgia of chili cook-offs is strong. The Instant Pot vs. the Crock-Pot. Both ...

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 ...