Instant pot duo mini 1 year on review | Multi cooker | Save money | Is it worth it ?

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @MichaelSmith-lb4kv
    @MichaelSmith-lb4kv Год назад +3

    Looking forward to watching your progress, love the way you present these vids, Ive got the Airfryer, thanks to you, now going to see what you cook next with the instant pot. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Good morning, Michael. Thank you, lovely. Hope you have a great week x

  • @CarolRobinson-l1h
    @CarolRobinson-l1h Год назад +2

    Hi , I am new to your channel , I just wanted to say how refreshing it is to watch someone real , down to earth . I already own the ninja dual air fryer and have enjoyed learning along with you on what works or doesn’t 😂 I am now thinking of purchasing the instant pot and look forward to seeing what I could do with it . However I am a little nervous of pressure cookers .

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Hi Carol 👋 I think keeping it real is so important. I've watched and tried so many recipes that have been over edited and just don't work but look good in filtered pictures 🤣 To start with I'll be doing slow cooker type meals so hopefully that includes everyone as I know you all don't have muticookers then slowly introducing the odd meal with the pressure cooker settings 💜 Thank you for being here and hope you have a lovely day x

  • @sheilawatkins4007
    @sheilawatkins4007 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @budgetsavegrow
    @budgetsavegrow Год назад +2

    Such a good honest review! Love it Linz ❤

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Thank you, lovely. Hope you have a great week 😊 Xx

  • @cmgill2gill135
    @cmgill2gill135 4 месяца назад

    Your review was how reviews should be, no nonsense and true passion for the subject, thank you.

  • @dmoore4372
    @dmoore4372 15 дней назад

    Me again, just found out there is no sou vide function on the mini. Oh dear! Does the yogurt program allow you to change the temperature? Thanks!

  • @dmoore4372
    @dmoore4372 16 дней назад

    Hi Lindz, A few questions for you. Id like to make a probiotic food at 36C/99F, lower than the usual temperature for yogurt. Someone said it would be possible using the sou vide function and setting the temperature. Can you confirm?
    Also, you mentioned baking potatoes in it. So it works like a mini oven too? Wow!

  • @sarahtomlinson9863
    @sarahtomlinson9863 Год назад +1

    Hi Lindz, it's lovely to see you again, you look lovely and well ❤. How brilliant is this, I want one but I'm paying off for my ninja for a year 🙈. Although I just saw Asda have their own for £50 but I'd read the reviews first. I'm looking forward to your lovely delicious recipes. Take care love Sarah ❤Xx

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hiya Sarah 💜 Thank you, lovely. I've just finished paying for my ninja, so I know the struggle. We don't have asda here, unfortunately. Do you have a slow cooker ? As most of the meals I'll be doing, you'll be able to do in it as I plan on talking through different ways depending on what you have. Hope you have a lovely week, and thank you again for your wonderful support Xx

    • @sarahtomlinson9863
      @sarahtomlinson9863 Год назад

      @@LindzandLifeHi Lindz, yeah I've got a slow cooker, I can't wait to use it again. I know it's awful having to pay things off monthly but what can you do 🤔. It will be nice to get some different ideas for the slow cooker, I just use it for stews, mince and casseroles. I never know what else to put in it and I'm sure there's a million other recipes out there 😂. Love always Sarah ❤️Xxx

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      @sarahtomlinson9863 I'm looking forward to the cosy comfort meals. The best part of the dark depressing winter 🤣 I'll be starting off with some basic meals, but I always love to hear how different other people do things. Catalogues are dangerous in my case. I've banned myself now from getting anything else on credit/ my catalogue unless I really need something. Big hugs lovely 💜x

  • @Brenda-lp5vr
    @Brenda-lp5vr Год назад +1

    How much steam blow out as I find that a bit scary and condensation issues please Lindz

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hi Brenda 👋 There definitely not as bad as the old on the hob type pans, but can get a little steamy if you are doing an immediate release. A good way to combat that is to put it under the cooker hood or I crack the window a little. Most things I make using the pressure cooker setting I tend to leave for a while after it's finished so that the steam isn't as bad. Hope that's helped a little x

    • @Brenda-lp5vr
      @Brenda-lp5vr Год назад

      Thank 4 tip Lindz der never thought of that about extractor fan! It's me age..

  • @Oliias
    @Oliias Год назад +1

    Looking forward to your slow cooking. I had a Pressure King Pro (before I went Ninja) & I love slow cooked food but I always struggled with sauce. Usually, the sauce would not thicken during cooking & using flour & thickener wasn't great so I'm looking forward to some tips for stews casseroles etc with a nice thick meaty sauce.

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hi Mark 👋 I'm feeling a lot of pressure now 🤣🤣 I'd love the ninja one. It's on my wishlist, so it might make it to my kitchen. I've a lot of ninja products 😳 I'm looking forward to some nice comfort food dishes now the winter is looming. Have a great week x

  • @tonette6592
    @tonette6592 Год назад +1

    I got one on an incredible clearance, but it has sat here for a year. I plan on opening it this week because my rice cooker finally died. Now I have to learn to use it!

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hiya lovely, great to hear you got a bargin ❤ It's always a little scary when having to learn something new I had a few fails in the beginning 😂 I very rarely use the preset buttons now I've learnt it more. And I've no doubt that you'll love it Xx

  • @shelliboomoran3726
    @shelliboomoran3726 10 месяцев назад

    I have an instant pot and don't hardly use the pressure cooker side of this device....I've got a pork shoulder, how would you cook that ?😊

  • @SL-fu7sh
    @SL-fu7sh Месяц назад

    Question- how much water for boiled eggs. 6 quart is 1 cup. Should I use 1/2 cup for 3 quart mini. I want to make sure I use enough water.

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Месяц назад +1

      @SL-fu7sh Yes, I normally just half any quantity for the mini when switching recipes from the 6q x

    • @SL-fu7sh
      @SL-fu7sh Месяц назад

      @@LindzandLife you’re the best! Thanks so much for the prompt reply! I’m making my first set of boiled eggs today.

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Месяц назад +1

      @SL-fu7sh It's all about timing. You managed to comment while I'm on a break 😊 Happy cooking x

    • @SL-fu7sh
      @SL-fu7sh Месяц назад

      @@LindzandLife thank you so much! I look forward to your content!

  • @sheilawatkins4007
    @sheilawatkins4007 8 месяцев назад

    Just bought one with the 2 lids looking forward to all your recipes ❤

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  8 месяцев назад

      Hi Sheila 💜 I must say I prefer the instant pot brand. I bought a ninja version, and although it is good, there are a few things I really dont like about it. This one in the video is the mini at only 3l, and it's used near daily so handy and I've also got the 5.7l with separate lid I did try giving it away but it came back so I took that as a sign It's meant to stay 🤣 I'm currently looking for a non stick pot for it as it does like to burn a little in the stainless one with certain dishes. I hope to get back to doing regular videos using the multi cookers soon 👌x

  • @savishah9053
    @savishah9053 Год назад +1

    Hi lindz you should get paid for such a good and honest video on this instant pot multi cooker.. I have the ninja air fryer and im looking forward to you cooking and i can see.myself now I need to get this cause of your honest message our review thanks lindz from England keep up the good work 💯👍

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hi Savi 💜 All your comments are so lovely. Thank you 😊 I'd love for instant pot to sponsor me, but it's doubtful as I'm slightly to honest 🤣 There's some great deals this coming week on amazon I have to keep my eyes closed or I'll end up with something else x

  • @helengordan4414
    @helengordan4414 Год назад +1

    Hi Lindz I have one I got from aldi last year but don't really use it so looking forward to your new videos. I hope your ok your sounding a little flued ❤

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hi Helen 👋 I'm so tempted to get one to try, but I'm running out of kitchen space 😂 I'm ok, lovely, just life catching up with me Xx

  • @ellen7198
    @ellen7198 Год назад +1

    I’m interested in getting one of these. I’ve been checking out reviews. My question is how long does it take to come up to pressure. BTW I just stumbled across you channel yesterday so playing catch up. Loving your airfryer vlogs.

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hi Ellen 👋 thank you for being here. It really depends on what you're cooking. For example, when I do rice, I use hot water, and it's around 5 mins to come up to pressure. But a little joint of beef can maybe take 10+ minutes. Also, the bigger your pressure cooker, the longer it can take. I hope this helped a little Xx

    • @ellen7198
      @ellen7198 Год назад

      @@LindzandLife Thank you for replying to my query. Have a mega catch up to do on your channel.

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      @ellen7198 You're very welcome, lovely x

  • @1chynaglo
    @1chynaglo 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Lindz love your vlogs, just wondering where you got the sealing rings for your instant pot duo mini, I thought I would get the same ones for mine, you never know when you might need them eh! Looking forward to going through your vlogs especially instant pot. Thanks Lindz

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Lovely 👋 I got mine from amazon. If you click on the description and on to amazon favourites you'll find them. I have to have a few. I learnt the hard way I made a curry, then a few days later made rice pudding and the smell from the seal soaked into the rice it was interesting to say the least 😅 so now I make sure to use different ones x

  • @geogen1426
    @geogen1426 Год назад +1

    Great presentation Lindz.Take care,George

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Thank you George 😊 Hope your looking after yourself and have a good week x

  • @dawnc1419
    @dawnc1419 Год назад

    Hi Lindz, what's the price comparison with the ninja sweetie???

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Hi lovely, Is it the comparison between the ninja multi cooker or the air fryer you're looking for ? I know the Ninja 11 in 1 is a lot more to buy and uses more electricity, but it has several different features. And my instant pot is only the tiny 3L, so I can't really compare. Just research I've done on price and electricity usage x

    • @dawnc1419
      @dawnc1419 Год назад

      @@LindzandLife yes, I bought the ninja air fryer oven, which is roughly the size of a large microwave, and I was wondering whether to buy the instant pot. Can you cook a large joint of meat in it, and if so how quick does it cook and what are the results? Sorry loads of questions ❤️

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      @dawnc1419 Hi Dawn, I'd say you'd need a bigger model instant pot. I had the 5.7L one before my little one and found it amazing, but 2 big for just the 2 of us. Pressure cooker mode is super fast compared to the oven and more tender. Definitely does take a bit of getting used to. Cooking times will depend on the size of the joint. Just an example, pork roast is approx 15mins per 500g chicken is around 9mins per 500g high pressure hope this helps some x

  • @craiginker6732
    @craiginker6732 4 месяца назад

    Hi Lindz. I am doing some research on buying the 3-quart Instant Pot versus 6 quarts as it is only me, i.e. widower. with occasional friends and family visits, plus also there are times when doing a whole chicken. In one of your videos, you mentioned that the 3 quart is fantastic, but you are going back to the 6 quart, and I think you mentioned there were 2 of you. Is there any reason for that other than batch cooking? Although now single, I would be doing batch cooking. Thanks as always. Oh P.S. do you have a method for say doing a pork shoulder with juicy crackling . ?

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  4 месяца назад

      @craiginker6732 Hi Craig 💜 I think the 3qt is perfect. I use mine nearly every day and wouldn't be without it. I can easily get 4 portions from it of stews and things ( without potatoes, I do them separately for stews and casserole), and then I freeze 2 portions. Its perfect
      I only pull my bigger pot out when doing large batch cooking or a joint or whole chicken. As I'm sure you've seen, I have the ninja and the 6qt Instant pot, and I have to make the hard choice to let one go. I hope that helps x

    • @craiginker6732
      @craiginker6732 4 месяца назад

      Thanks Lindz. That really helps. 🎉🎉🎉

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  4 месяца назад

      @craiginker6732 A small pork joint will fit in the 3qt I'd be inclined to cut the fat off and do it separately in the air fryer. I've seen someone stuff a whole small chicken in 1 too I've not tried it, but i think I will have ago and see 😅 x

    • @craiginker6732
      @craiginker6732 4 месяца назад

      @@LindzandLife brilliant thanks. Have you finished that camper yet 🤣👏

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  4 месяца назад

      @craiginker6732 Unfortunately, not or I'd be off with my mini Instant pot explorering. Health and finances have stopped my dream. When I win the lotto, I'm getting a ready-made one 🤣x

  • @SandIWorldofFun
    @SandIWorldofFun Год назад

    Hi, would you recommend this over the Ninja Foodi?

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Hi Suki 👋 I'd love to try the ninja foodi ( it's actually on my wishlist ), but apart from a little research, I can't say if it's better. I know it's a higher wattage, so it would cost a little more to use. I think I played it safe when picking mine as instant pot have years of experience and cheaper. Have a lovely weekend sorry I couldn't be more help Xx

  • @sandra-bb5xq
    @sandra-bb5xq 10 месяцев назад

    Great review Linz I think I need a instapot or similar. Take care 🤗

  • @Silverdale15
    @Silverdale15 Год назад +1

    Considering the ninja af400 is 1700 watts it's quite a huge difference so I get why it's a good appliance !

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +2

      Morning Bruffy, 😊 The ninja af400 and af451 is rated 2470w. And my cosori is 1700w, so definitely is a lot cheaper, lovely x

    • @Silverdale15
      @Silverdale15 Год назад

      @@LindzandLife I tried the cosori I hated it as the build quality and fumes that emitted from it especially were awful I couldn't get rid! Ninja has none of these issues and quality is way better...it's so Sweet of you to respond I think u r super busy so I'm blown away ! Looking forward to your vlogs ! Xxx ❤️

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      @Bruffy3258 I've not had any issues with mine, thankfully. It's the 4.7l Pro Le had it around a year now. There's a few features I really prefer on it compared to the ninja. I love them both for different reasons. I do my best to reply lovely. I think it's important to, especially when you take the time to spend watching Xx

    • @Silverdale15
      @Silverdale15 Год назад

      @@LindzandLife your too nice 🙂

  • @jenniferparry8709
    @jenniferparry8709 Год назад

    I bought one about a year ago. Can't really find good instructions for it.

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Hi Jennifer 👋 Is there anything particular you'd like to see as I'm currently doing my filming list for the instant pot for next year ? x

  • @Ventibreeze123
    @Ventibreeze123 Месяц назад

    Saw your vlog on soup, I’m petrified of pressure cookers 😂 followed your recipe and I will never buy soup again ever! Getting a little less scared, I need to cook meat in it but still scared 😂 how pathetic is that, subscribed and thank you for your no nonsense videos easy to watch 👍

  • @patriciamcdermott108
    @patriciamcdermott108 Год назад +1

    It my next buy for definite.

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      I can't be without mine now, especially handy if in a hurry for dinner 😋 X

  • @kirstie7187
    @kirstie7187 Год назад

    Hi I bought the one with the airfryer lid just returned them and bought the one from Asda absolute bargain they were way too bulky for me and the Asda one I found to be just as good and cost me 40

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Hi Kirstie 👋 Yes I agree the the air fryer lid was a bit of a pain to store. Unfortunately, we don't have asda here, but I'm hearing some great things about their multi cooker x

    • @kirstie7187
      @kirstie7187 Год назад

      @@LindzandLife awww hi Linda and they're airfryer I have that too it's massive and on offer for 40 atm

  • @katrinachambers681
    @katrinachambers681 Год назад

    I love my instant pot i do pasta bolognese in it too so good and only one pot to clean i do a fantastic chicken teriyaki rice bowl i would definitely recommend

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      Hi Katrina 👋 I've tried pasta in mine once, and it didn't turn out to well. Do you have any tips lovely? x

    • @katrinachambers681
      @katrinachambers681 Год назад

      I saute the mince then I add a bag of pasta then one jar of sauce and then fill the jar with water and pour down the side so the sauce stays on top of the pasta and the I pressure cook it for about 7 to 8 minutes I do half the time it says on the packet and then release the pressure when beeps and comes out well if it is a bit loose just put the lid on and leave for 5 minutes hope that helps 😊

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад

      @@katrinachambers681 Thank you so much 💓 I'll definitely try that x

  • @Silverdale15
    @Silverdale15 Год назад

    Not for me i dont have the space 🚀 but ill educate myself 😅

    • @LindzandLife
      @LindzandLife  Год назад +1

      Hi Bruffy 👋 A few of the things I'll be making will be able to be done in a slow cooker and hope to give directions on changing things to suit 🤞 Hope you have a good week x

    • @Silverdale15
      @Silverdale15 Год назад

      @@LindzandLife I love my slow cooker it's simplicity personified! And of course my ninja ! Looking forward to it 😁

  • @stewartguest6676
    @stewartguest6676 Год назад

    Iv got one 😅