Not exactly budget related, except that it's on sale for Prime day.. but can anyone tell me about the instant pot? I see recipes all the time that look good, but I don't really need another appliance unless its worth it. Can it replace my crock pot? It is actually quicker than stovetop/oven cooking?
I don't own the pot, but my dd does. She likes it, but not sure how much she uses it - at first, a lot.
From reviews of others, the cook times are slightly misleading IMO. They'll say 15min (example), but don't say 15-20 to build pressure, then X min. to release pressure.
Also, boiling eggs - when I need 20 or more, I just put them in a stock pot, shake them when finished in a little water and the shells come right off. Nothing magic about the instant pots.
Some people love them and use them all the time. It's like a lot of appliances, some that I know are starting to collect dust, others can't do without them - I'm thinking bread makers! I have several appliances that I use occasionally, but none I use every day.
I love my crockpot but don't use it daily. Use my microwave for wrapped baked potatoes and steamed corn on the cob (in husks). Everyone cooks differently, so you would be the best judge of if you would use it, also look at all the reviews available.
Good luck! I don't hear as much about them as I did a couple years ago, probably another 'must have' will be invented!