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!

Wow, just wow. I got it today and ran a test cook. Wow, just wow. Braising has always been one of my favorite cooking methods. I have a ceramic coated iron dutch oven. Not a Le Creuset. They are very nice but over priced. At the moment I don't have access to an oven. I've had and used an instant pot for a while now. When I first got the pressure cooker I wasn't that impressed. It is useful and I use it often, but it is also extremely over hyped. So when this came out I was skeptical. Between the price at launch and my previous experience with the pressure cooker I wasn't ready to pull the trigger, but remained intrigued. Now that the price is reasonable I got one. So tonight I did a test run with pork ribs. They came out magnificent. The meat is tender and browned all the way around. The braising liquid evaporated a little just like it does in an iron dutch oven in an oven. Concentrating along with the melted fat into a really really good sauce. I used the same recipe that I have used hundreds of times in the past. The finished product came out the same as it does in an oven. This is a device I will be using often. Some reviewers expressed concern over the rim rusting. For anyone with out experience with dutch ovens the rim is not glazed to avoid chipping. To avoid rust just take a paper towel and rub some cooking oil onto the exposed iron after washing before putting it away. To avoid chipping use a piece of flexible plastic the kind used as cheap table cloths or shelf liner. Put a piece between the cover and body of the pot while in storage.

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 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!