Instant Pot Instant Electric Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart 1500W, From the Makers of, 5-in-1: Braise, Slow Cook, Sear/Sauté, Cooking Pan, Food Warmer, Enameled Cast Iron, Included Recipe Book, Black

It's really nice, keep in mind it's heavy and best for families.

Broke after 1 use! Replace it by the black one who work like a charm!

I used to have to sear my meat in a different pan and transfer to my slow cooker, but this one does everything! Searing, simmering and slow cooking. The iron pan makes it perfect!

This thing is great. Can be sued to sear, saute or braise in addition to all the normal slow cooker functions. Love that due to the cast iron insert you can cook stove top or in the oven and then transfer to the the slow cooker for slow cooking or to keep warm.

This came out at a time when I was actively looking for a slow cooker. I didn't really use a slow cooker before but I was interested in trying simple recipes where you can just add ingredients in the morning and then have dinner ready without further prep. Being busy with work often, this sounded like a great option to have available. I am glad this came out at that time and that I chose it. It has lived up to and exceeded my expectations. This is a very versatile cooking machine. Slow cooker - I think it works like any other slow cooker. Just press the slow cook button or set a custom temp and come back in 5 - 8 hours for a nice hot meal. Searing plus slow cooking - This is a bit of game-changer and a lot like the Instant Pot. You can set the temp to high in order to sear meats in the pot first and then lower the temp for slow cook. I sear and saute meats and veggies first and then set to slow cook. All in one pot and all very quickly. You can also simply use this as another burner when you are using all of the burners on your stove. I use it to simmer sauces while cooking other things on the stove. The controls are simple to use and very intuitive. Also, the control screen is just a glossy surface, very easy to clean. I also love that I have an extra cast iron pot that I can use in the oven and stove. Like I mentioned before, very versatile product. Last, but not least, it comes with rubber handles and place mat to pick up the hot pot and set it down on the counter. Nice touches. I have this and my Instant Pot right next to each other and use them both about 4-5 times a week to make various meals for my family. They are workhorses and I view them as my dynamic duo. They work well and save me time.

Amazing product for the money. The outside does get dull after washing but honestly it’s a matte finish and I was expecting this once it gets washed and used as it’s not glazed. But all in all was not a deterrent. As for usability, it gets top marks for heat retention, fast heat up and searing is reliable and fast. The meals have all come up great and I have no complaints. It does not have a low or high slow cook function option though honestly this minor flaw does not bother me as I can just go ahead and use the manual function and choose temp and time, so really not a big deal. On the upside not having to use more than one pan to sear then drop into slow cooker is a bonus everything gets done in one pan. I am loving this machine so far!