Best Electric Multi Cooker <£200

Psycho Sonny · 20 Nov 2019 at 14:35

this video sold it for me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv6bKFstM2U

darkgen said:
Looks interesting. 150 queenheads on amazon right now too.

ordered the maxi for £180 plus quidco last night. it's being delivered in 2 hours time.

pooley said:
they also have a max version, get that one

as above - already done

darkgen · 20 Nov 2019 at 17:31

Sheesh the OP300UK has now dropped to 130 stinkers! Seriously tempted ...

Psycho Sonny · 20 Nov 2019 at 17:54

darkgen said:
Sheesh the OP300UK has now dropped to 130 stinkers! Seriously tempted ...

I'd do it. I went for the bigger model because we always have people over

Alex h · 24 Nov 2019 at 12:08

What are peoples thoughts on the food/ taste they produce I make a lot of stews and bolognese sauces is it worth it I've read reviews but would rather listen to people who have got them and tested them than someone who'd payed to review

krooton · 25 Nov 2019 at 11:48

alex h said:
What are peoples thoughts on the food/ taste they produce I make a lot of stews and bolognese sauces is it worth it I've read reviews but would rather listen to people who have got them and tested them than someone who'd payed to review

I can't tell the difference between an hour pressure cook and a 6 hour slow cook, other than the time saving

Alex h · 25 Nov 2019 at 11:59

krooton said:
I can't tell the difference between an hour pressure cook and a 6 hour slow cook, other than the time saving

Thanks for replying

krooton · 25 Nov 2019 at 12:01

alex h said:
Thanks for replying

De nada

Though one thing to keep in mind is if you want any browning/crisping of your now tender tender food, you'll still need a conventional oven for that. Think the crispy bits of pulled pork.

panthro · 25 Nov 2019 at 12:53

Do things things cook rice? I have a Tefal multi cooker but use it mainly for rice, but want to get a machine that can also pressure cook.

krooton · 25 Nov 2019 at 15:59

panthro said:
Do things things cook rice? I have a Tefal multi cooker but use it mainly for rice, but want to get a machine that can also pressure cook.

Well you can pressure cook rice, but it is kinda pointless as it would take longer than normal rice cooking methods do to pressure build up time and release.

Pressure cooking really excels in speeding up certain types of cooking that normally takes hours.

panthro · 25 Nov 2019 at 17:35

krooton said:
Well you can pressure cook rice, but it is kinda pointless as it would take longer than normal rice cooking methods do to pressure build up time and release.

Pressure cooking really excels in speeding up certain types of cooking that normally takes hours.

Thanks but do these machines have any functions aside from pressure? Can it function as a normal rice cooker? If so I can get rid of my current multi/rice cooker and replace it with a Sage or Nutri machine.

krooton · 25 Nov 2019 at 18:22

panthro said:
Thanks but do these machines have any functions aside from pressure? Can it function as a normal rice cooker? If so I can get rid of my current multi/rice cooker and replace it with a Sage or Nutri machine.

Well mine can pressure, slow, steam, sear, saute and reduce

https://www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/products/cookers/bpr700.html

Psycho Sonny · 27 Nov 2019 at 17:28

panthro said:
Do things things cook rice? I have a Tefal multi cooker but use it mainly for rice, but want to get a machine that can also pressure cook.

yes perfectly

robfosters · 28 Nov 2019 at 11:44

Did a gammon in the PKP last night. Much better than roasting it. Melted in the mouth. Delicious. Had it with mash, cabbage and gravy nom.

Psycho Sonny · 9 Dec 2019 at 12:56

thought I would provide an update.

this thing is amazing. it beats every other device i own in the kitchen and i own quite a few and it isn't even close.

1. Ninja Foodi Maxi
2. Phillips Air Fryer - the large model
3. G3 Ferrari - pizza oven (have an ooni 3 for outdoor use)
4. Vitamix
5. Kenwood stand mixer
6. Ninja - Nutri Auto IQ Blender

all the others are meh like - george foreman, sous vide, etc.

i've done a curry in it and soup so far. both were effortless and very quick. in fact i think even the time i had them in for even though short was too long. should have done the curry in pressure for 4 minutes instead of 5 and the soup at 5 minutes instead of 10.

when my kenwood chopper dies i'll be buying the ninja chopper which is around £25. the kenwood motor burns sometimes when put under pressure. so it's only a matter of time.

ninja products are very good for what they are. and the price i think is really good too. the vitamix for instance is brilliant but it's also dear compared to ninja's offerings. albeit it is slightly better.

i think i might sell my sous vide tbh. it's crap. takes too long and i can cook just as good chicken in the pressure cooker.

Ayahuasca · 14 Jun 2020 at 14:00

My slow cooker has cracked and I've been looking at replacing it with one of these multi-function pressure cookers instead with the time that can be saved. I can't decide which one though, I've looked at the Sage, PKP, Ninja and IP so far and haven't a clue what's best for my needs.

I'll mainly be using it to cook big chunks of meat and curries.