Does the Brentwood Select EPC-636 pressure cook?

No. It is a multi cooker with sauté, slow cook, steam, rice and yogurt programs, but it does not build pressure like an Instant Pot.

The pot holds 1.5 gallons, roughly 6 quarts, which suits rice and stews for a small family.

Can I brown meat in it before slow cooking?

Yes. The sauté program and 410°F maximum heat let you sear in the pot, then switch to slow cook or stew.

Is the pot dishwasher safe?

The removable cooking pot and lid parts are dishwasher safe; the base with the heating element and controls is not.

How does it compare with an Instant Pot?

It is simpler and lacks pressure cooking and app controls, but it covers rice, slow cooking, steaming and yogurt in one pot.

What comes in the box?

The cooker base, removable pot, lid and a measuring cup or spoon are typically included; check the listing for the exact accessories.

Where can I buy the Brentwood Select EPC-636?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Michaels.

Brentwood Select EPC-636

Last price we saw

$117.99at Michaels, last seen Nov 11

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Last seen at $117.99 at Michaels on Nov 11.
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Our take on the Brentwood Select EPC-636

The Brentwood Select EPC-636 is a round 1000-watt electric multi cooker with 12 programs covering rice, soup, stew, steam, sauté, slow cooking, yogurt and keep warm. Its 1.5-gallon pot and 410°F maximum heat let it sear and brown before switching to a slower cook, and the heat-shielded handle and dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup easier. It is a budget-minded alternative to name-brand multi cookers, trading the pressure-cooking lid and app controls of rivals for straightforward dial-and-display operation. It suits small kitchens and cooks who want one pot for rice, stews and yogurt without paying for features they won't use.

Best forSmall households cooking rice, soups and stewsSlow-cooker users who want a sauté step firstBudget buyers wanting yogurt and steam settingsDorm or apartment kitchens with limited counter space

Pros

12 programs cover rice, soup, stew, steam, sauté, slow cook and yogurt
1000 watts and 410°F max heat allow real browning before slow cooking
1.5-gallon pot is generous for its footprint
Heat-shielded handle and dishwasher-safe parts simplify cleanup
ETL listed for electrical safety

Brentwood Select EPC-636 prices at every store

WalmartNew
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$89.99Free shippingChecked 5 min ago
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Brentwood Select EPC-636 price history

$117.99$117.99

Nov 10Nov 11

Lowest price we've seen: $117.99 on Nov 10 at Michaels. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owner feedback on the Brentwood Select line is thin, but buyers of this cooker generally describe it as a simple, affordable pot that handles rice and stews reliably. Complaints center on the lack of pressure cooking and a plain control panel rather than on cooking performance.

What people mention

Ease of usePraisedOwners say the dial and display make rice and soup straightforward.
Sauté functionPraisedBuyers like browning meat in the pot before switching to slow cooking.
CleanupPraisedThe removable pot and dishwasher-safe parts are reported as easy to wash.

Questions and answers

Does the Brentwood Select EPC-636 pressure cook?: No. It is a multi cooker with sauté, slow cook, steam, rice and yogurt programs, but it does not build pressure like an Instant Pot.
How big is the pot?: The pot holds 1.5 gallons, roughly 6 quarts, which suits rice and stews for a small family.
Can I brown meat in it before slow cooking?: Yes. The sauté program and 410°F maximum heat let you sear in the pot, then switch to slow cook or stew.
Is the pot dishwasher safe?: The removable cooking pot and lid parts are dishwasher safe; the base with the heating element and controls is not.
How does it compare with an Instant Pot?: It is simpler and lacks pressure cooking and app controls, but it covers rice, slow cooking, steaming and yogurt in one pot.
What comes in the box?: The cooker base, removable pot, lid and a measuring cup or spoon are typically included; check the listing for the exact accessories.
Where can I buy the Brentwood Select EPC-636?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Michaels.