May 2022
Pressure Cookers: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Pressure Cooker rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2022.
At a glance - May 2022 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Pressure Cooker |
The Strategist
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The Spruce Eats
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NBC News
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Good Housekeeping
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Forbes
|
Simply Recipes
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Food & Wine
|
Merriam Webster
|
My Domaine
|
All Recipes
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
- | $389 |
Breville Fast Slow Pro
|
11
|
7
|
1
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
-
|
7
|
3
|
|
2
|
- | $98 |
Instant Pot Duo60
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
3
|
- | $160 |
Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
6
|
6
|
5
|
-
|
5
|
3
|
-
|
|
4
|
- | $80 |
T-fal Secure 5 SS
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
3
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
|
5
|
- | Check price |
Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
|
6
|
- | Check price |
Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable
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-
|
-
|
2
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
|
7
|
- | $160 |
Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
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-
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-
|
4
|
|
8
|
- | $139 |
Crock-Pot XL Express
|
9
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
- | $156 |
Chef iQ Smart Cooker
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
+2 | $119 |
Crock-Pot Express
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
|
11
|
-1 | $140 |
Zavor LUX LCD
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
|
12
|
-1 | $110 |
Yedi Multi-Use 6 Quart
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
8
|
-
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We ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro #1 in May 2022 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville Fast Slow Pro as #1.
The Spruce Eats
Best High-End Electric
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Pros
Adjustable pressure settings
Automatic steam release settings
Versatile
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Cons
Number of presets may overwhelm some cooks
Short warranty period
|
Good Housekeeping
Best Electric Pressure Cooker
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Pros
Offers great control over temperature and pressure levels
11 pressure cook settings plus a custom setting option
LCD display shows pressure indicator, temperature, and timer
|
Cons
Came up to pressure slowly in tests
Quick-release valve wasn’t quick to release pressure
No delay start setting
|
Simply Recipes
Best Multi-Cooker
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Pros
Sharp stainless steel design
intuitive control panel
accurate presets
easy to clean and store
features an auto-pulse release
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Cons
Pot may retain some odors
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We ranked Instant Pot Duo60 #2 in May 2022 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Instant Pot Duo60 as #1.
The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
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Pros
Remembers previous settings
Three temperature levels
Precise temperature control
|
Cons
Comes with minimal accessories
Difficult to see the pressure valve
|
Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Pressure Cooker
|
Pros
Topped Lab tests from slow cooking to pressure cooking
Simple, intuitive controls
Replaces 7 appliances in one footprint
Pressure cooks on low and high for more control
|
Cons
No setting for sterilizing
Took a long time to release pressure naturally
|
Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker for Most People
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Pros
Easy to use
Simple cleanup
Built-in safety features
|
Cons
Lower capacity than other models
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Pressure Cookers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Pressure Cookers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for May 2022 ranking
The Strategist
The Spruce Eats
NBC News
Good Housekeeping
Forbes
Simply Recipes
Food & Wine
Merriam Webster
My Domaine
All Recipes
We ranked Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL #3 in May 2022 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer
|
Pros
12 functions
Large enough capacity to feed 8 to 10 people
All parts are dishwasher safe
|
Cons
Bulky footprint
Pricey
|
Forbes
Best Pressure Cooker Air Fryer Combo
|
Pros
Extra-large capacity
Multiple cooking functions
|
Cons
Expensive
Many accessories to store
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Simply Recipes
Best for Big-Batch Cooking
|
Pros
Suitable size for large meals
can cook nearly anything
easy to clean
powerful performance
|
Cons
Heavy
takes up a lot of counter space
|
Merriam Webster
Best Splurge
|
Pros
Combines two trendy appliances into one
|
Cons
Slow cooker slower than traditional slow cooker
Air fryer takes some time to heat up
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We ranked T-fal Secure 5 SS #4 in May 2022 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Stovetop Pressure Cooker
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Pros
Wide range of safety features
Dishwasher safe
|
Cons
Doesn’t include canning accessories
Quite heavy
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Forbes
Best Stovetop Pressure Cooker
|
Pros
Versatile on any heat source
Easy to clean
Variable steam release
|
Cons
Smaller capacity
Expensive for a non-electric model
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Simply Recipes
Best Stovetop
|
Pros
Affordable
compact
lid locks securely to reduce accidents
|
Cons
Replacement parts unavailable
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We ranked Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus #5 in May 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus as #1.
Forbes
Best Instant Pot
|
Pros
More customizable programs
Upgraded cooling technology
|
Cons
Lower capacity than other models
More expensive
|
We ranked Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable #6 in May 2022 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Value Pressure Cooker
|
Pros
Nicely priced
Turned out impressive pressure- and slow-cooked meals in Lab tests
Useful programmed settings
|
Cons
Manual lacks detail
Slow to release pressure naturally
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We ranked Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer #7 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Instant Pot Crisp + Air Fryer as #1.
Simply Recipes
Best Overall
|
Pros
Multiple options of cooking
heats up quickly
easy to clean
|
Cons
Air fryer may be too small for some
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We ranked Crock-Pot XL Express #8 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
|
Pros
Inexpensive
Nonstick cook pot
Easy-to-read control panel
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Cons
No manual pressure button
Difficult to see the pressure valve
No medium temperature setting
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We ranked Chef iQ Smart Cooker #9 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Smart Pressure Cooker
|
Pros
Wireless controls
Access to recipes and instructions
Built-in scale
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Cons
App occasionally loses connection
Outer lid gets very hot
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We ranked Crock-Pot Express #10 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Pressure Cooker with Slow Cooker
|
Pros
Impressive slow cooker with pressure cooking capabilities
Delay start and keep warm keeps food at ideal temps
8 one-touch meal settings and 4 one-touch cook functions
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Cons
A bit large for smaller kitchens
Seal on the lid can be finicky
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We ranked Zavor LUX LCD #11 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
We ranked Yedi Multi-Use 6 Quart #12 in May 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Pressure Cookers” rankings.
