Is the Elite Gourmet 6 Quart pressure cooker worth it?

Yes if you want a cheap 6-quart cooker for rice, stews and soups and do not need yogurt or smart features. If you cook often, a higher-wattage Instant Pot model holds up better.

How does it compare with an Instant Pot?

It has fewer presets, no yogurt setting and lower power, so it heats more slowly. It costs much less and covers the basics: pressure cook, steam, brown, rice and keep warm.

How big is it and how much does it hold?

It measures about 12.75 inches wide, 12 inches tall and 11 inches deep. The 6-quart pot makes roughly 4 to 6 servings, enough for a family of three to five.

What comes in the box?

The cooker, a stainless steel inner pot, a lid and a measuring cup. A steamer basket and trivet are not listed, so buy those separately if you plan to steam.

Can I brown meat in it before pressure cooking?

Yes. It has a browning function, so you can sear on the sauté-style setting, then switch to a pressure preset without changing pots.

Budget cookers like this one usually drop around Black Friday, back-to-school sales and Prime Day. Check the price history before buying; it is already a low-cost model, so discounts are modest.

Elite Gourmet 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker

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Our take on the Elite Gourmet 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker

The Elite Gourmet 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker is a budget electric pressure cooker with a stainless steel pot, a digital display and seven presets: rice, porridge, soup, stew, steam, simmer and keep warm. It also browns, so you can sear meat in the pot before pressure cooking. At 1.2 kW it is a modest-powered unit, and its 6-quart pot suits families of three to five. It is a low-cost alternative to Instant Pot-style cookers, with fewer programs and no yogurt or cake settings.

Best forBudget shoppers wanting a first pressure cookerFamilies cooking 4 to 6 servings