Rice & Pressure Cookers
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$169.99
Ninja Foodi 8.5-qt PossibleCooker PRO Multi-Cooker
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$29.99
Cook With Color 6 cup Rice Cooker
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$39.99
Hamilton Beach 16 cup Rice Cooker
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$34.99
Dash 2 cup Mini Rice Cooker
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$139.99
Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-qt Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
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$54.99
Elite Cuisine 6 cup Rice Cooker with 304 Stainless-Steel Inner Pot
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$289.99
Zojirushi Micom 10 cup Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$184.99
MegaChef 8-qt 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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$104.99
GreenLife 4 cup PFAS-Free Ceramic Nonstick Rice, Oats & Grains Cooker
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$149.99
MegaChef 6-qt Stainless Steel Digital Pressure Cooker
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$199.99
Instant Pot Pro 8-qt Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
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$49.99
Hamilton Beach 1.5-qt Multi-Cooker
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$329.99 - $349.99
CUCKOO Twin Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$24.99
Elite Cuisine 6 cup Rice Cooker with Glass Lid
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$119.99
Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt Digital MultiCooker
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$219.99
Cuisinart® 6-qt High-Pressure Multi-Cooker
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$51.99
BLACK+DECKERâ„¢ 16 cup Cooked / 8 cup Uncooked Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
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$39.99
Elite Cuisine 6 cup Rice Cooker
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Top Rated$319.99
Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy 5.5 cup Rice Cooker & Warmer
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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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$309.99
CUCKOO 10 cup HP Pressure Rice Cooker
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$35.99
BLACK+DECKERâ„¢ 3 cup Electric Rice Cooker with Keep-Warm Function
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$99.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Basic Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$154.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
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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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$199.99
Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus 7.5-qt Multi-Cooker
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$29.99
Elite Cuisine 6 cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray
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$699.99
Zojirushi 5.5 cup Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$94.99
Zojirushi 6 cup Rice Cooker
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$94.99
Zojirushi 6 cup Rice Cooker / Steamer
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$154.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Micom 14 Menu Options Rice Cooker
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$54.99
Proctor Silex 10 cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
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$469.99
Zojirushi Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer
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$49.99
Hamilton Beach 20 cup Glass Lid Rice Cooker
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$985.99
Zojirushi 10 cup Pressure Induction Rice Cooker & Warmer
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Top Rated$119.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Micom 8 Menu Options Rice Cooker
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$149.99
MegaChef 6-qt Digital Pressure Cooker
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$34.99
IMUSA Nonstick Rice Cooker
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$369.99
CUCKOO 6 cup Twin Heating Pressure Rice Cooker
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$59.99
Proctor Silex 16 cup Rice Cooker & Steamer
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Top Rated$339.99
Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy 10 cup Rice Cooker
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Top Rated$649.99
CUCKOO 10 cup IH Twin Pressure Rice Cooker
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$939.99
Zojirushi 5.5 cup Pressure Induction Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$209.99
Zojirushi 10 cup Automatic Rice Cooker & Warmer
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$229.99
Instant 6-qt Dutch Oven with Enameled Cast-Iron Cooking Pot
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$379.99
CUCKOO 10 cup HP Twin Pressure Rice Cooker
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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