What Can A Multi-Cooker Do? Do I Need One in 2024

Do you get confused when new appliances come onto the market? If so, you must learn about this appliance as it carries out multiple functions and comes disguised under many names. To name a few, multi-cookers, pressure cookers, multi-function cookers, and even one-pot cookers.

What can a multi-cooker do? A multi-cooker can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and more. It offers pre-set programs, time efficiency, pressure cooking mode, and customizable settings for versatile cooking.

A multi-cooker carries out the cooking functions of many appliances within one electrical device. It is a slow cooker, rice cooker, electric pressure cooker, electric pot, steamer, fryer, air-fryer, dehydrator, yogurt maker, and breadmaker.

I have covered the many ways this cooker can cook in easy-to-understand terms. You can decide if you need one of  these multi-cookers.

What Is a Multi-Cooker?

A multi-cooker is something-in-1. I say this because this appliance can replace many different meal preparation appliances.

These electric pressure cooking pots can perform functions and replace the following appliances. Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, electric pot, conventional oven, stovetop, steamer, fryer, yogurt maker, and breadmaker.

The cooker arrives with various functions and settings that are pre-programmed.

To use one of these cookers is as easy as choosing a recipe, buying the ingredients, preparing ingredients, popping them in the cooker as per the recipe, and choosing the right program.

You will then be notified when the meal is ready. If you are not around, it will turn itself on to the keep warm mode. In some cookers, the keep-warm mode can last up to 12 hours.

After you get the hang of the pre-programmed recipe combinations, you can then move on to program your favorite recipes into the appliance. You know, the ones we all tend to cook all the time.

Is a Multi-Cooker Healthy?

Multi-cookers are healthy. I ask you what is unhealthy about preparing fresh meat and produce meals. The only alternative I see is pre-packaged fake food or takeaway.

So yes, I believe any meal you prepare is healthier than fast food.

What Can You Save With a Multi-Cooker?

The savings you can achieve with a multi-cooker is one of the best features of owning one of these appliances. They include space, energy, time, and, of course, money!

Space

The space you save with a multi-cooker is awesome. You can remove several appliances and have one cooker. This frees up so much space in your kitchen you will truly feel liberated.

These cookers are also handy for other spaces, such as college dorms, offices, RVs, holiday apartments, holiday cabins, small apartments, and tiny homes.

Anywhere with an outlet.

Energy

Energy savings – the traditional kitchen stove/oven uses ten times more energy than a multi-cooker. Throw into the mix the other appliances you would use to prepare some meals and the extra hot water for washing up.

Time

Because after preparation the multi-cooker cooks automatically. So the time saved in the kitchen is fantastic. Think of all the other things you could be enjoying to save time.

Money

Not only will you not have to purchase a kitchen appliance to prepare certain foods, but you won’t have to replace existing appliances. This is a huge money saver.

Combine this with the amount of money you will save on food by preparing nutritious meals that provide leftovers for lunches or meals for the freezer. You will be well in front financially.