{"id":35473,"date":"2019-11-20T23:15:09","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T06:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=35473"},"modified":"2022-04-19T12:25:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T18:25:54","slug":"instant-pot-duo-nova-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/instant-pot-duo-nova-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Duo Nova Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Instant Pot Duo Nova is the last of the new pressure cookers unveiled in 2019. The Nova has the button layout of the Duo mixed with the auto-seal lid of the Ultra. You can buy the Nova in a 3, 6, 8, or 10-quart size!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Instant Pot company recently released the Instant Pot Duo Nova and sent me a 6-quart to review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Nova has all the functionality of the best-selling Instant Pot Duo, but with an improved display and button configuration on the housing. AND the push-button pressure release that I love from the Duo Plus. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n And, if you’re interested in cooking large batches, the Nova is the first Instant Pot to come in a 10-quart size. (It’s a giant!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read my complete review for everything you need to know about the new Instant Pot Duo Nova!<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Looking to Buy? <\/strong>The Instant Pot Duo Nova 6-quart is available now on Amazon<\/a> and is also available from many retail stores. (It’s often the Doorbuster in Black Friday ads\u2014Kohls has the 6-quart and Target has the 8-quart on sale.) If you’re looking for the 10-quart, however, I’ve only found it available online from Amazon<\/a> and Kohls<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just Bought a New Nova? <\/strong>Read the review for the basics of your machine, then hop over to my Getting Started Guide<\/a> to get cooking in your new Duo Nova! I’ll walk you through everything! Or, jump to my How To Use The Instant Pot Duo Nova video<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I consider the Duo Nova a half-step up from the Duo, thanks to the improved sealing mechanism in the lid and improved button set-up. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve been using the Nova 6-quart for two weeks and have yet to find anything I don\u2019t like about it. If you can snag it for a great price, definitely go for it!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to Pin this for later<\/p>\n\n\n\n As implied by the name, the Duo Nova 7-in-1 is a new spin on the best-selling Instant Pot Duo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Duo Nova is the first Instant Pot to come in a 10 quart size. So you can now enjoy the larger sized pressure cooker with the functionality and familiarity of Instant Pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (To compare the Duo Nova with other models, check out my other Instant Pot Reviews<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Instapot Duo Nova comes with quick start guide, detachable power cord, and trivet that folds flat. Like most new Instant Pots for 2019, it also comes with an additional sealing ring. Now you can have one for savory foods and one for sweet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like other 2019 offerings, the Nova does not come with a ladle, rice paddle, or measuring cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instant Pot offers many accessories<\/a>, sold separately, that are compatible with the Duo Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Duo Nova pressure cooker retains many of the best parts of the Duo<\/a> and adds in features found on its mid-range pressure cookers like the Duo Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lid is one of my favorites! The quick release switch will automatically set to Seal when the lid is closed. Every time!! No more forgetting to set the release valve in the sealed position! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The pressure release button is also easy to manually reset if you need to use an intermittent pressure release<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n It also has the lid fins that fit into the side of the base to hold the lid up when it is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like the Duo, the pressure cooker automatically starts when selecting your cooking options and time (no start button)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The button layout is a cross between the Duo and the Duo Plus. The preset buttons are located along the sides but the plus and minus buttons incorporated below the screen. The buttons have also been slightly reorganized so that the Pressure Cook button is in the lower right. The Cancel button is now separate from the Keep Warm button. Also, the print on the buttons is much easier to read.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Though the buttons have been rearranged, all the same functionality is there. <\/span>All the larger sizes, 6-quart and up, have the same buttons along the sides (listed top-down, left-to-right):<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Note that the 3-quart does not come with a Poultry or Multigrain preset button.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, my recipes are written to work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, and the<\/b> must-use buttons<\/b><\/a> are the same as always: Pressure Cook and Saute.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Also, note that when you do use a preset, it automatically remembers if you customize a time or temperature and will cook that way in the future.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I really like the LCD screen on the Instant Pot Duo Plus<\/a> and was thrilled to see it adapted to the Nova. It’s much more clear and easier to read. <\/span>I like the indicator icons along the top as well as the pressure level indicators on the screen itself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what the different Instant Pot status icons mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And, for those keeping track at home, it has a removable power cord. (I like to keep my cord inside the pot when not in use to make it easier to store.) The other 2019 offerings, the Duo Evo<\/a> and the Duo Crisp<\/a>, both have attached power cords. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike the Duo Plus, the Duo Nova does not have a sous vide setting<\/strong>. If you’re interested in using the sous vide, you’ll want to buy a different version that does include this button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most recipes are written for 6-quart pressure cookers, so the larger 8-quart and 10-quart sizes will definitely need recipe modifications in order to come to pressure. As a general rule, you\u2019ll want to use at least 2 cups of water when cooking in the 10-quart Instant Pot. (The exact amount varies by recipe, depending on how much water is released during cooking.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Larger pressure cookers also take longer to come to pressure, so be sure to account for this additional time when preparing your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All sizes of the Instant Pot Duo Nova use a sensor to toggle between 10.2 and 11.6psi on High pressure and between 5.8 and 7.2psi on the Low pressure setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What Is the Instant Pot Duo Nova?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Comes with the Instant Pot Duo Nova?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What You’ll Love about the Instant Pot Duo Nova<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What You Need to Know Before Buying the Instant Pot Duo Nova<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Are the Specs for the Duo Nova?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n