Aura Pro Multicooker ✨ Overview & About ✨ Instant Pot 8-Quart Multi-Cooker Review | Video 1
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- Overview of the Instant Pot Aura Pro 8-Quart Multicooker. OOPS at @4:44 on the ROAST function! I mistakenly said it goes to Keep Warm after. It doesn't! The included guide was not clear on that function, and I've since tested it out to find out! :)
This is one of several different multicookers that we own. I don't use affiliate links, but you can find this cooker at Sur La Table, Amazon and Kohl's.
Our follow-up video (A Closer Look - beyond the cooking functions) on this multicooker is here:
• Aura Pro Multicooker ✨...
Slow cooking in the Aura Pro: • About Slow Cooking 🐌 i...
There is also a smaller 6-quart Aura cooker (very similar but without Sous-Vide, and a ceramic coating instead of stainless steel interior) at Target.
Because they are very similar in basic cooking functions, I've started a combined Playlist of videos on the Aura and Gem cookers, here:
• Aura Pro and Gem Multi...
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So glad I found you, you explained every step so clearly Thank you for this
Thank you for watching and your nice comment 🤗
Very helpful video! I’m looking at purchasing the Aura Pro so your review was great 👍 Thanks 🤗
Thank you so much for your comment! We made a second video also in case it is also helpful! You can see it, here: czcams.com/video/91Uz7CZlBNU/video.html 🤗
I just got one for Christmas. Excited to use it. thanks for the review
That is so nice! Thank you for watching :)
I just bought this... I am an awful cook but fully intent to get the hang of this machine. I hope you post some easy family friendly recipies using this machine. Thank you for the post!!
That's exciting news! As a tip, keep in mind the Aura cooks hot on Bake if you cook anything directly in the cooking pan. Check it sooner than you think and keep an eye on it! Also, you might want to take a look at this Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/158881004874969/ (it's for the Gem and Aura cookers). I'm working up the nerve to make recipe videos. Thank you so much for your comment! 🤗
Super helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your comment! 🤗
This was very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for watching 🤗
Excellent review of functions.
Clearly presented introduction. Thanks!
Thank you so much 🤗
Thank you...this was very helpful!
Thanks for sharing! Looks great and useful. Will continue to use my IP Gem though.
The Gem is awesome!! Thank you for watching and for your comment 🤗
Great commentary. Thank you.
Just got one! Great review! Thanks
Nice - many happy meals to you! Thank you for watching 🤗
Great review! Thank you!
Thank you for watching and for your comment 🤗
Very good presentation.
I love this machine
Excellent review, do you have any guidance please on how to make hard-boiled eggs in this model?
Hi - thank you so much! I used to make them by steaming them on the included rack. It's nice because with the large pots you can make a good amount in one go. Probably around 25 minutes once water is at a full boil, but I can't say for sure. I removed them from the rack using silicone tongs and put them into cold ice water after for at least 10 mins. Thank you for watching :)
I have the exact instapot but can't figure our how to seal the vent
Thank tou every much.....The 6qt arrives in two days-this gave me lots of info I haven't
seen on others.....I gave it a like & yet I don't see one like up there today May 4, 2021....
I know that can't be right with the favorable comments below.....just wanted you to know
how it appears to me on my laptop.....thanks!
Thank you so much ♥️
Does anyone know the slow cook temperature for high and low. I am making bone broth and need180 degrees for 12 hours?
For the Sous Vide function, how do you know when the unit has reached the desired temperature? Does it beep? That's the most important part and the pamphlet the unit came with also did not cover this information. If you know the answer, please reply. Thank you!
Hi - I think the temp will show on the display when reached. I wish I could remember if it did beep then - we always had the sounds turned Off anyway! I do hope someone else can comment to answer 🤗
Is this the best instant pot for making a spiral ham? I plan on making a large spiral ham for the holidays but am conflicted on which instant pot would be the best option...
Hi - one reason I don't have this cooker any longer is that on the occasion when we do have a giant meat (like the spiral ham, turkey, etc.), I always end up cooking those in my gigantic 8-quart basic slow cooker! I was never comfortable to add the uncertain timing of these multicookers to a special occasion day or meal :)
did these come out after the traditional IP round ones? how are these rectangular units different? do they cook the same ? if so, i may consider for a furure one, as it fits space better.
Hi - these multicookers came out over the past few years. Both kinds have some similar and some different functions, although the round ones are pressure cookers and these rectangular ones don't pressure cook. :)
The square units do not pressure cook, nor air fry. I hear the Ninja Duo, which does all,works exceptionally.
Why is my aura all coated in ceramic and not stainless steel like yours..different models of Aura?
Hi there - yes, there is an Aura 6-Quart with the non-stick ceramic coating inside the pot :)
Thanks I could not figure out how to go from low to hight
Hi - you might want to also see this video I made specifically about the slow cook function on these machines (it didn't work the way I had expected so I made a video for others about it!) czcams.com/video/ba5OsN73mUA/video.html
How mutch cost this product and is for purchase in Europe? thank you for your answer
The Bake cycle seems to boil my sauce and splatter temp is on 250. Am I doing something wrong
Hi - if it's sauce only, the Saute 250 might be less harsh? Either way, the standard boiling point is 212 so that is something to keep in mind. I did use Saute a lot when I had it, and I really did wish there was a way to get the temp UNDER 250. Especially when the pan isn't very full.
Thank you
Thank you for watching 🤗
is this same thing as the pressure cooker ? i have nova duo 8qt.
Hi - no, these are different! The Auras don't have any pressure cook function.
Do you still like Aura Pro? Have you baked in it?
Hi - I no longer have these multicookers, although we used them extensively while we still had them. We did use Bake, both cooking food directly in the bottom of the pan, and also some baked goods on the rack (in a smaller baking tin). If you cook directly in the cooker pan, it cooks really fast (must keep an eye on it). When you bake in a separate pan on the rack, it seems to take a good bit more time. Thank you for watching :)
ok, so you can't make beans, then. Do you have a review of the cook time for some of the things you've mentioned?
Hi - the Slow Cook is really, really slow. Rice is a set amount of time. For us, meals we cook are for just 2 people (so there's not a lot in the pot), and in our experience the rest of the functions cook really, really fast.
@@atomiccactuskitchen2558 Dry beans cannot be cooked in the Aura Pro?
@@debbiehorton8470 Hi - I'm pretty sure you can cook just about anything in these multicookers! :)
Can this be used in the uk if bought from USA
Hi! I think we have a different kind of electrical plug here in the USA, although I'm not sure about that. Thank you for watching! :)
Don't know why it couldn't be used in the UK. Probably need a voltage adapter. It has a 3 prong plug
I've been doing macaroni dishes in this unit that are using the high function in the slow cook mode. The recipe I had told me to cook for 45 minutes and then stir and then another 45 mins. If I have to open the lid, am I in trouble with the unit? I've been doing it all wrong! I have another recipe for Crack Chicken I want to do. Can I follow that recipe or is there something I need to do to adapt it? Is it better to cook in the Aura Pro rather than a regular Crock Pot?
Mmmmmmm Crack Chicken!!! That recipe should be fine using the LOW setting on Slow Cook! Chicken comes out really well in the Auras and Gem using Slow Cook Low. Also, you might want to check out this video I made specifically about Slow Cook on these units: czcams.com/video/ba5OsN73mUA/video.html 🤗
Atomic Cactus Kitchen thank you very much! I noticed that when I do the 45min intervals I should not be cancelling the program at all! I need to open the lid and stir and continue on, not cancel . I was doing 1 hr on the device and then canceling because the recipe said 45mins then stir then 45mins. That’s why my meal at the end wasn’t hot enough although fully cooked. From now on , I would set for 2hrs and stir after 45 mins . I made Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot Smart Pot 38601 model today which is known to get very hot . The chicken was fully cooked and liquid was boiling after 2 1/2 hours or (less) . I was told not to cook on warm but looking for tips on that one! The Crack Chicken came out great .
@@fragranceandcooking I have tried a lot of Crock-pot brand slow cookers and had the same problems with them boiling on Low after around 2 hours. Fortunately, they do make a few that don't! :)
Atomic Cactus Kitchen which models would you suggest?
@@fragranceandcooking Because I love slow cooking waytoomuch, I can say I've tried a lot of slow cookers... ha! I've found one Crock-pot model that has not boiled on Low, it's the 7-Quart Digital Platinum model SCCPVF710PWM. It's very shiny! It gets really hot on the outside, but so many do. Anyway, it has performed very consistently so far with the temperatures. Aside from that one, I am a big fan of Hamilton Beach brand slow cookers as well 😊
please let my now were to buy the one like you have Stainless Steel not ceramic coding USA
Hi - the stainless steel pot (Aura Pro 8-Quart) was available on Amazon in the USA in the past; however, I don't think they make it any longer - so maybe check somewhere like eBay. If it helps, only the 8-Quart Aura Pro was the stainless steel pot.
SHE ACTUALLY MEASURES THE INSIDE FLOOR AND HEIGHT OF INSERT THAT IS ACTUALLY USED!!! / THese ARE GREAT VIDEOS!! I hope the outer ceramic of the insert DOES NOT GAS OFF PAINT SMELLING FUMES like Ninja Foodi's [its totally coated and no matter how we MANY WAYS AND TIMES PRE-CLEANED AND PRESSURE USED IT STUCK AND TOXIC taste added to our first meat and WE threw out food and RETURNED THE NINJA FOODI!!/ I am going to a store nearby that has this/ its a half hour drive / BUT CAN TAKE IT HOME IF WANT IT IMMEDIATELY without Hassle just to be fooled and ripped off shipping / why would anybody be such a fool to online shop when utterly get bad products /more landfill in our country as Asia/China is FULL and Let them have shipping Money picked out of pocket! ?? Nope! Have waited FOR THIS ROOMY STAINLESS MULTI COOKER For YEARS!!! Wish it COULD be programmed to Change temperature levels during a cycle CUSTOMLY!! and yes DEEPER YET !L! I compared with my 7qt slowcooker's crockery /its nearly Same USEFUL SPACE exactly! /6 liquid Useable quarts /pretty much Plenty at that Recommended and slow cookers fill heights/same 6qts liquid!! THANKYOU for the BIG HELP!!! ;) WITH REAL FACTS !!
and yes we took off allll the many labels that were stuck allover the Ninja Foodi/ IT JUST WAS AWFUL paint smelling of the coated insert pot /as if just came out of an auto body's paint booth! Coated feeling of our throats as bad as can get/ then to expect people to HEAT THOSE COATED INSERTS UP!!! :?! So YES STAINLESS STEEL INSERTS are why WANT to at least check for as major item in choice to get any cooker. Somehow they haven't figured how to let people brown in a hot enough saute cycle for a crock type slowcooker, so This one in ROOM ENOUGH TO MAKE ANYTHING in STAINLESS IS the one Makes ANY sense... Hopefully THEY'LL LISTEN AT INSTANT POT TO MAKE SPARE OF THIS INSERT IN BETTER QUALITY SS so can buy spare inserts too ! ;)
Thank you for your comments!! :) I'm happy to say this Aura Pro cooker never had a smell like some of the crockpots and slow cookers had a burn-off stench on first use! We also wish you could program a temp change, that would be so nice. Let me add that the slow cooker on this is unique - for the first few hours the temp is very low (on both Low and High)!! It will seem like it's not cooking, then after around 2.5-3 hours it kicks up to a higher cooking temp. It is important to know this in advance - also you can't just switch between Low and High. This will re-start the entire program and the temp will go back down for those 2.5 hours! I might make a video to try and show this somehow. Anyway, this is really a true slow cooker function and not boiling the food away like most of today's slow cookers. :)
@@atomiccactuskitchen2558 I think what I experienced was I was making pasta dishes designed for the slow cooker that have a 90 min total cooking time with 2 45 min intervals at the high setting. I would set the program for 1 hour at high on slow cook because they don't offer 45 mins and at 45 mins, I would cancel the program and stir and then start up a new 1 hr slow cook (high setting) program. I noticed that the food was fully cooked but that I wanted it to be hotter. In this situation would you suggest before serving that I change the program to sear and select a temperature to bring up the food to a better temp?
@@fragranceandcooking Hi - the Slow Cook on the Aura is a lot different than a standard slow cooker, which is why after 90 minutes your food isn't really hot. In fact, I made a video about the strange programming in case you find it useful. You can see it here: czcams.com/video/ba5OsN73mUA/video.html I hope this is helpful!! 🤗
Why are they no making this anymore 😒
Kohl's has them for $60 now
Eeeek - at Amazon it's still $150 💵 💰
@@atomiccactuskitchen2558 I paid around $133 for mine. Your video is one of the most informative ones out there!
@@fragranceandcooking Thank you so much for watching and your nice comment ❤️
Atomic Cactus Kitchen as of 8/24/2020 it’s $59.
@@jenicepye2997 Yayyyyyy!! 😄
Hi what is sous-vide and what is considered multigrain? What I mean is you started off with each button maybe giving example of what you would cook in it. That was great but then you stopped. It would be nice if you would just give us an example of what types of things would be cooked with each setting. Never heard of sous-vide I don't know what they mean by multigrain?
Khols has them $60
Wow what a great price! 😍
@@atomiccactuskitchen2558 So should I buy it for that price? Is it worth it?
As I’m looking at videos of this instant pot multi cooker someone is using a this whole video
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Well isn't that just something! Thank you for letting me know 🤗
I just got the 11 function pot. It is sheer and utter trash. Save the money. It doesn't pressure cook, air fry and burns EVERYTHING!!! The slow cooker does not even slow cook well. The food is burned at the bottom and uncooked after six (6) hours of cook time. I pan seared the meat beforehand and still had disappointing results. The vegetables were not even cooked through. It has a beautiful appearance. As they say, looks are quite deceptive. Again, extremely disappointing.
It is beautiful! I hope you find one you like though :)
Well if you would of read and done your research you would of known it wasn't a pressure cooker or air fryer...smh. As for it running hot and burning I've read that is a issue with some of them but they have been sending people nee units bc of it.