Instant Pot Pro 8-Quart Review – 10-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker Review UK 2026 — Worth It?

The Instant Pot Pro 8-Quart is a serious kitchen appliance for people who batch cook, meal prep for larger households, or simply want to replace multiple single-use gadgets with one capable machine.

The 8-quart (7.6 litre) capacity sets it apart from the more common 6-quart models. You can make a full pot of chilli for eight, pressure cook a whole chicken, or batch a week's worth of soup in a single session. The 10 cooking modes cover almost every technique: pressure cooking reduces braised meats from 3 hours to 45 minutes, slow cooking works conventionally overnight, and the sauté function lets you brown onions and aromatics in the pot itself before pressure cooking — no extra pan needed.

The Pro lid has an improved steam release mechanism that vents more quietly than earlier Instant Pot models. The stainless steel inner pot is dishwasher safe (unlike aluminium pots on cheaper pressure cookers), and the condensation collector on the rear catches any moisture drips.

For new pressure cooker users there is a learning curve — understanding sealing positions, release methods and adjusted timing. Instant Pot's included recipe book and app help considerably. Once you're past the first few sessions, it becomes genuinely time-saving.

The size is the main consideration. At 8 quarts it's a substantial appliance; smaller households cooking for two may find a 6-quart model more practical. But for families and batch cooks, the Pro 8-Quart is the best all-in-one cooking solution on the market.