Black Friday 2017: The Instant Pot We Love Is On Sale

Ladies and gentlemen, today's the day: If you're not on board with the Instant Pot cooking craze yet, it's time to taste what you've been missing. Why now? Because Amazon has a Black Friday deal offering the 8-quart Instant Pot at 37 percent off its regular price. This is a pressure cooker, a rice cooker, a steamer, a sauté pan, a yogurt maker and a warming pot all in one — and it's pretty much our saving grace in the kitchen.

You might still be wondering, though, what is all this fuss about?

Well, we took a poll around Patch wondering why exactly Instant Pot owners love their pot so much. The verdict? The custom recipes created specifically for this nifty gadget. We're talking meals like Instant Pot Chili from Plated Cravings, this Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala from The Kitchn and Food Republic's super easy Instant Pot Brownie Cake — it's rich, nutty and oh so divine.

Each recipe is made with convenience in mind and takes a fraction of the time, so let's just say Patch staffers wouldn't be eating nearly as well on weekdays without it.

That's not all, though — the Instant Pot is way quicker than your old-school kitchen appliances. It speeds up cooking by 2-6 times — meaning those long-roasted meats and forever-stewing soups can be made in minutes instead of hours. Plus, each Instant Pot features multiple built-in programs for different foods, too, so making your favorite dishes really can be as easy as putting in the ingredients and pressing a button.

If you still don't believe how awesome it is, just ask anyone you know who already owns an Instant Pot. Or you can read the reviews online — all those 5-star ratings can't be wrong. The Instant Pot is a must-have for the holiday season, and it makes a great gift, too.

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