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Can an Instant Pot Explode? What You Need to Know!

I just got an Instant Pot as I thought my wife and I would really love using it. But I kept seeing safety concerns and started to wonder can an Instant Pot explode? So I decided to find out for...

Can You Boil Water Using an Instant Pot?

There's a crazy viral video that shows someone using an Instant Pot to boil water. Now why that video went viral, I don't know. Was the video faked or CGI'd, or can you boil water using an Instant...

Are Pressure Cookers Supposed to Make Noise? Ticking Time Bomb?

I love my Instant-Pot, which is the best-known brand of pressure cooker. But with all the sputtering, clicking, and steam that comes out of it when I'm using it, I've wondered are pressure cookers...

How Does an Autoclave Compare to a Pressure Cooker?

I own a pressure cooker, but I also love to can food. Both autoclaves and pressure cookers use pressure to sterilize, but how does an autoclave compare to a pressure cooker? I decided to look more...

Can an Instant Pot Blow Up? (Truth vs urban myths)

Instant Pots seem to be everywhere lately. Even people who had no idea what a pressure cooker was before, now sing their praises. But for those who haven’t tried one, a common question is can...

Are Instant Pots Worth It? Ultimate Buyer’s Guide!

Instant Pots seem to be everywhere lately. Even people who had no idea what a pressure cooker was before, now sing their praises. But for those who haven't tried one, the first question is...

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