Rice & Pressure Cookers
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$139.99
Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-qt Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
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$24.99 sale$39.99 Reg.
Hamilton Beach 16 cup Rice Cooker
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$29.99
Cook With Color 6 cup Rice Cooker
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$199.99
Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus 7.5-qt Multi-Cooker
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$184.99
MegaChef 8-qt Digital Pressure Cooker
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$44.99 sale$49.99 Reg.
Hamilton Beach 1.5-qt Multi-Cooker
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$169.99
Ninja Foodi 8.5-qt PossibleCooker PRO Multi-Cooker
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$149.99
MegaChef 6-qt Stainless Steel Digital Pressure Cooker
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$49.99
Rice Robot 4 cup Space Saving Rice Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Inner Pot
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$159.99
CUCKOO 10 cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$109.99
NutriBullet EveryGrain Cooker
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$54.99
Elite Cuisine 6 cup Rice Cooker with 304 Stainless-Steel Inner Pot
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$104.99
GreenLife 4 cup PFAS-Free Ceramic Nonstick Rice, Oats & Grains Cooker
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$99.99
Instant Pot RIO Mini 4-qt 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker
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$51.99
BLACK+DECKERâ„¢ 16 cup Cooked / 8 cup Uncooked Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
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$129.99
PowerXL StirMax 7.5-qt Diamond Ceramic Nonstick Coating Multi Cooker with Auto Stir/Shred Paddle & 9 Presets
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$329.99 - $349.99
CUCKOO Twin Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$189.99 sale$219.99 Reg.
Cuisinart® 6-qt High-Pressure Multi-Cooker
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$107.99 sale$119.99 Reg.
Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt Digital MultiCooker
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$154.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$29.99
Elite Cuisine 6 cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray
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$54.99
Proctor Silex 10 cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
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$34.99
IMUSA Nonstick Rice Cooker
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Top Rated$119.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Micom 8 Menu Options Rice Cooker
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Top Rated$309.99
CUCKOO 10 cup HP Pressure Rice Cooker
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$79.99 sale$99.99 Reg.
Instant 20 cup Multigrain Cooker
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$44.99 sale$49.99 Reg.
Hamilton Beach 20 cup Glass Lid Rice Cooker
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$154.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Micom 14 Menu Options Rice Cooker
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$149.99
MegaChef 6-qt Digital Pressure Cooker
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Top Rated$649.99
CUCKOO 10 cup IH Twin Pressure Rice Cooker
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Top Rated$429.99
CUCKOO 3 cup IH Twin Pressure Rice Cooker
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$159.99
CUCKOO 8 cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$179.99
MegaChef 24-qt Large Capacity Aluminum Stovetop Pressure Cooker/Canner
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$599.99
CUCKOO 6 cup IH Twin Pressure Rice Cooker
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$589.99
CUCKOO 10 cup IH Pressure 16 Operating Modes Rice Cooker
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$59.98
Brentwood 4 cup Rice Cooker / Non-Stick with Steamer in White
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$79.97
Brentwood Aluminum 5.5L Pressure Cooker
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$99.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Basic Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$129.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Micom 11 Operating Modes Rice Cooker
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$64.98
Brentwood 2 tier 5-qt Food Steamer
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$99.99
Electric Food Steamer; Stainless Steel, Black Small 3.2l Capacity - 1200 watt
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$59.97
Brentwood 8 cup Rice Cooker / Non-Stick with Steamer in Silver
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$59.99
Proctor Silex 16 cup Rice Cooker & Steamer
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$289.99
Cuckoo 6 cup High Pressure Rice Cooker
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$19.99
Zulay Kitchen Adjustable Vegetable Steamer Baskets For Cooking
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$369.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Twin Heating Pressure Rice Cooker
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$379.99
CUCKOO 10 cup HP Twin Pressure Rice Cooker
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$39.99
Salton Multi-pot 1 Liter/quart
Rice Cookers vs. Pressure Cookers: Finding the Right Appliance for Your Kitchen
Choosing the right kitchen appliances can simplify meal preparation and enhance your cooking experience. When it comes to efficient cooking, two popular contenders often come up: the rice cooker and the pressure cooker. While both offer distinct advantages and streamline certain cooking tasks, they serve different primary functions. Understanding these differences is key to deciding which pot or multi-cooker best suits your culinary needs.
What is a Rice Cooker?
A rice cooker is a dedicated kitchen appliance designed specifically for cooking rice. It simplifies the process of preparing various types of rice, from white rice to brown rice, basmati rice, and even short-grain or long-grain varieties. Most models operate with a simple one-button control, handling the water-to-rice ratio, cooking time, and temperature automatically.
What is a Pressure Cooker?
A pressure cooker is a pot that cooks food under high pressure and steam. This increased pressure raises the boiling point of water, allowing food to cook much faster than conventional methods. Both stovetop pressure cookers and electric pressure cookers (often referred to as multi-cookers like the Instant Pot) are available.
Making Your Decision: Which Cooker is Right for You?
The "best" cooker depends entirely on your cooking habits and needs.
Choose a Rice Cooker if:
- You frequently prepare rice and value consistent, perfectly cooked results.
- You prefer a simple, hands-off appliance for your daily rice needs.
- You have limited kitchen space and want a single-purpose tool.
Choose a Pressure Cooker (especially an Electric Multi-Cooker) if:
- You want to drastically cut down cooking times for meals, especially for tough meats, stews, and beans.
- You desire a versatile appliance that can replace several other kitchen tools (slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker).
- You are comfortable with a slight learning curve for operating under pressure.
- You cook a variety of complex meals and appreciate speed and convenience.
Many households find value in having both appliances, as they excel in different areas. A dedicated rice cooker handles daily rice with unmatched simplicity, while a pressure cooker is a workhorse for speeding up more elaborate meals. Consider your budget, kitchen space, and how you typically prepare meals to select the ideal appliance for your culinary adventures.
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