The instant pot is great for grains. Rice comes out consistent, as do other grains. It also frees up a burner which can be useful. Stock is so much quicker to

The instant pot is great for grains. Rice comes out consistent, as do other grains. It also frees up a burner which can be useful. Stock is so much quicker to make and is completely different than store-bought. Otherwise the key for slow cookers is that anything that needs to taste fresh (like peas) are added in the last half hour. But it’s about time saving otherwise.