How to Use the Instant Pot Rio Wide Plus (Review)

[@JoseeLoves2Read]

Very intriguing. I will probably purchase, but will wait until a non-stick insert pot AND sealing rings to fit become available. Any ideas on a time line?

[@christiankraus7308]

Did you find an answer?

[@RN-inky]

can you make a video showing how to sous vide?

[@PressureCookingToday]

That's a great suggestion. Until then, here's a great post with video from a friend of my www.paintthekitchenred.com/how-to-use-the-instant-pot-sous-vide-smart-program/

[@ylyl9676]

❤ hola recién me he comprado esta olla Rio 9 in 1. Tenia una Nesco muy basica con solo slow y regular pressure y tenia que poner el tiempo a mano. Solo tenia 4 botones. La amaba en verdad. Me duro 13 años. Las IP las he visto en muchas casas en las que he trabajado pero como mi olla funcionaba bien no habia razon para cambiarla. Ahora que mi olla murió es hora de comprarme la proxima para 15 años. Espero que eso me dure con mi buen uso regular, hago muchos caldos y frijoles. Pero queria este modelo porque puedo asar pierna de cerdo ( lo hacia en mi olla vieja). Con mas comodidad ademas puedo hacer Flan y cake. Ya quiero verla en mi cocina. Gracias por todo.

[@mikeb6389]

Unfortunately the RIO Wide’s pot is not as wide and as deep as l’d hope. DUO’s inside dimensions inches are: 3 qt 7W X 4.75H 6 qt 8.6W X 6H 8 qt 9.3W X 6.8H 10 qt 11W X 6.7H. I can squeeze 4 Jumbo Artichokes inside my 10 qt DUO.

[@Catelynmeow]

I was actually looking at this the other day and considering purchasing it! You both are such an amazing team and so helpful!

[@TheRubeeRose]

I loved this review. Thank you for showing me the details of this pot. I'm planning to replace my nearly 10 year old Breville 6ltr pressure cooker (steam, slow, rice, pressure, saute) with one of these. This was really useful. I am worried about its size. The height is GREAT, but the WIDTH will be a problem. I'm taking it with me when I go solo-travelling next year in my MotorHome. So I will check out the spec's to see if it will fit in one of my "limited" drawer/cupboard space. Have you shown the extra features that make this a "PLUS" model? I have subscribed!

[@longgone2023]

I have a duo nova and on travel day it sits under the table.

[@PressureCookingToday]

Here's a link to our complete review www.pressurecookingtoday.com/review-instant-pot-rio-wide-plus/ It has high and low pressure, sous vide and lots more settings.

[@WILRARN]

It would be so fun if you did a 9 inch cheesecake in this model! Looking forward to recipes in this model in the future! Thank you, ladies! P.S. watching your video I just had to have one and it arrived today! Thanks again!

[@longgone2023]

This will become the go to IP for my travel trailer. It will live in my pantry. I can get rid of a large sauté pan and a smallish slow cooker. I don’t find the fins useful. The lid won’t fit under my upper cabinets and I don’t have power on my island. Also I’m afraid I’ll whack my elbow.

[@PressureCookingToday]

Sounds like a great fit for you.

[@kirstie.k]

Great videos! New subscriber and family of 5 here....I'm looking to upgrade. Do you like the Pro/Pro pPlus or this Rio wide better?

[@PressureCookingToday]

I like the Pro best, the Pro Plus has more features, but I don't really use them. The Wide doesn't have a flat bottom nor the handles.

[@kirstie.k]

@@PressureCookingToday Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it! Very helpful. Enjoying your videos and recipes as well!

[@PressureCookingToday]

@@kirstie.k Thanks!

[@apendley6937]

Have you tried the slow cooker setting? My slow cooker is dying and I am out of room between my 2 different sized instant pots and my slow cooker. My older 2 IPs slow cook functions don't really work. (Temperature would never be even) I would love to have both functions in one that actually work. Thank you ladies.🙂

[@PressureCookingToday]

We rarely use the slow cook function but the newer models get better reviews on the slow cook function. Often, people will use the saute function to get the process started quickly and then switch to the slow cook function to finish the dish.

[@tigriss007]

Thank you for the video review. I was considering the Ninja Foodi with the Smart Lid or the new Instant Pot with the all in one pressure/air fry lid, but didn't like that the lids are attached and the hot lid is so close to my hand. I also didn't like that the air fry lid was exposed to the moisture from the pressure cooker side. That screams rust. Thank you for the thorough review. It made my decision clear!

[@PressureCookingToday]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

[@arlenemurphy804]

I have had my 6 quart, thanks to Barbara helping me for about 10 years. Still going strong. I’ve invested in several accessories so I would go AGAIN WITH A 6 quart when I need to replace.. But this looks nice if you are a first timer.

[@PressureCookingToday]

Thanks so much Arlene!

[@johngies4024]

Years ago my Mom had an oval pressure cooker, shaped like a slow cooker. It was awesome for ribs , large roasts etc. I hope IP will look into making something like that in the future

[@darrenschwartz2050]

If it comes back from filing chapter 11 this month. Time will tell

[@kennethkeintz4585]

​@@darrenschwartz2050do you know if Ninja is stable?

[@illuminate2140]

I had the Crock Pot version but it failed. The valve top cracked. They replaced it with a regular shaped one and now that failed. Also problem with the valve pressure release area.

[@malagafly]

I would like to buy it in Europe. Where is it to find?

[@PressureCookingToday]

You can reach out to instantpot.co.uk/ and check on availability in Europe.

[@sweetbrandigirl]

Can I cook a 5lb chicken in this and will it brown the skin to a crisp ?

[@PressureCookingToday]

you can cook a 5 lb chicken in this but if you want to brown the skin after, you'll need to broil it in the oven.

[@ABab-jf2jb]

Thank you for the video. Very informative.

[@MistressOnyaCox]

👂📣any word If the CRISP LID will get made in RIO size¿?¿ 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PressureCookingToday]

my guess is they won't ever make a crisp lid for the Rio Wide.

[@LysaLeeNYC]

It's a really helpful video! Just bought this one - thanks!

[@PressureCookingToday]

That's so nice to hear - thanks!

[@iwaphila]

How to make yogurt and cottage cheese in it. I have a problem with this

[@PressureCookingToday]

There's lots of good information on making yogurt in this post www.friedalovesbread.com/2016/07/no-powdered-milk-pressure-cook-greek.html

[@salinamartin8711]

I just got this Rio today! This was my Xmas gift to me! I have been a pressure cooker forever...35 yrs! When the electric pot were created I was in love with them! I love that this is wide! I have the 4 qt pc made by crock pot and love that its wide but hate the non stick on the pot!!!

[@PressureCookingToday]

Merry Christmas! Sounds like the perfect gift for yourself. Have fun!

[@illuminate2140]

I’ve had 2 Crock Pot pressure cooker models fail on me. This brought me here.

[@PressureCookingToday]

that's frustrating! Hope you enjoy this model@@illuminate2140

[@lovemycat61]

Thank you so much for such great information, my daughter just purchased this one for me and of course I never read the instructions completely and I learned so much that I did not know from your video, thanks again for all you do.

[@PressureCookingToday]

Thanks - so glad it was helpful! Have fun!

[@lovemycat61]

@@PressureCookingToday I actually just made your rice pudding in it, everyone loves it and they say it’s the best rice pudding they ever had.

[@PressureCookingToday]

That's awesome!@@lovemycat61 Thanks! It's definitely a favorite at our house too.

[@sangeeta5531]

Very helpful video! I’m trying to decide between getting Rio Wide or Rio Wide Plus. Could you help.

[@PressureCookingToday]

For most people, I would recommend the Rio (or my favorite the Pro) instead of the Rio Wide Plus because there aren't any accessories or sealing rings yet for the Rio Wide Plus. I like a taller pressure cooker instead of a wider one. But I don't do a lot of large roasts that require more browning surface.

[@sangeeta5531]

Thank you for the quick response! Between Rio Wide and Wide Plus, what would you recommend

[@PressureCookingToday]

If you can get the Rio Wide Plus on sale for 50% off today and not the Rio Wide because it's under the $149 limit, then I'd get the Plus. I do like the Whisper Quiet Steam release slightly better.

[@sangeeta5531]

Thank you! Love your reviews!

[@jenicemckenzie7164]

Are the gaskets, float valves and other accessories available now?

[@PressureCookingToday]

Not that I've seen yet.

[@jenicemckenzie7164]

@@PressureCookingToday What is taking so long?

[@PressureCookingToday]

@@jenicemckenzie7164 my guess is unless it becomes popular they may never offer them.

[@jenicemckenzie7164]

@@PressureCookingToday So then it is not worth the buy if these simple parts are not available.

[@PressureCookingToday]

@@jenicemckenzie7164 that is a concern of ours.

[@davidroe64]

Does a 9 inch springform pan fit into the wide model?

[@HippieChicHops]

So, I received a little cookbook (more of a multipage pamphlet) with my RIO 7.5qt. The title isn't specific to its size though. I'm wanting to make steel cut oats. Recipe calls for 1 cup water, 1cup almond milk, 1 cup oats some salt. My concern is that's not much coverage of the 11" floor of the inner pan. Might that burn up??? Yes, I know I could double the recipe but I'd like to know if my concern is legitimate.

[@PressureCookingToday]

2 cups of liquid should be enough to avoid the burn notice in the Rio Wide as long as it doesn't have any problem coming to pressure.

[@salinamartin8711]

I wonder if you can answer if you can do cold start yogurt? I can't figure how to skip the boil settings and go to 8 hours of fermentation. I'm tempted to just put a couple cups of water than when its done with boil put in my premixed milk and yogurt.

[@PressureCookingToday]

You can use the sous vide setting instead. Skip down to the sous vide instructions on this post www.friedalovesbread.com/2017/06/easy-cold-start-yogurt-no-boil-method.html

[@ShaheenaGul-o1n]

In other instantpot there is a and o is written in red color Why here is a only red clr Is it orignal too

[@tanyaadamchuk9303]

Hi. Thanks for the review. I'm upgrading my older model Instant pot and trying to decide between the Pro and Rio Plus. I would like it to have a yogurt function which my current model does not. How do I know which model to choose. Any suggestions. Thanks

[@PressureCookingToday]

For me, the handles and the flat bottom of the Pro give the Pro the edge.

[@cindykirk3153]

How do u make yogurt ....it's so different than the old models ...it has a pasture mode and no boil

[@PressureCookingToday]

How to make yogurt Pasteurizing Milk 1. Add milk to the inner cooking pot and place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base. 2. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid. 3. Press Yogurt and the indicator light illuminates. 4. Press Start. The first progress bar displays under Cooking and the Rio Plus starts heating. The display shows Step 1. Pasteurize. 5. When pasteurization is done, the Rio Plus starts cooling down, and the second Progress Bar displays under Cooking. Open lid to cool down faster. The display shows Cooling Down. Adding Culture/Starter 1. When the Rio Plus reaches the correct temperature for fermentation, the display shows Add Yogurt Starter. Add the yogurt starter and close lid. 2. You have 30 minutes to add the yogurt starter. If you do nothing, the Yogurt program will automatically stop. Ferment 1. The default or last-used fermenting time displays. To change it, press time and turn the Control Dial to change it. Press the Dial again to select it. 2. Press Start. The third Progress Bar displays under Cooking. The display shows Step 2. Ferment. 3. When fermentation completes, the unit beeps and the display shows End. A longer fermentation period will produce tangier yogurt. 4. Allow yogurt to cool. 5. Place in the fridge for 12-24 hours to develop flavors

[@yayaguerrero6590]

where can i find that silicone plug?? mine got lost now my instant pot throws water out :(

[@PressureCookingToday]

Contact Instant Pot and they can help you. instantpot.com/pages/contact-us

[@waiside3950]

Is the wide plus bigger than the wide base version? Anyone know??

[@PressureCookingToday]

They're the same width.

[@bluiiedgrl8676]

I bought this after reading that the yogurt setting could be used to proof bread, but now I'm reading that the yogurt setting is more like 110-115, which would be too warm. Is it possible to set the temp to 75-80?? Help!!

[@PressureCookingToday]

You can use the sous vide function and adjust the temperature to 75-80 degrees.

[@bluiiedgrl8676]

@@PressureCookingToday BRILLIANT!! Thank you so much for your reply....I never would have found it and was considering a return! 🙏🥰

[@meeb2304]

Great reviews 👍🏻❤

[@PressureCookingToday]

Thanks!

[@PetterXC]

I have a question, is this Río Wide faster than the other models?

[@PressureCookingToday]

Not noticeably faster in our experience. We use the same time when we cook in this as we do when we cook using other models.

[@GixrGuy]

Peace be with you! Thank you soo much for reviewing this pressure cooker. In my honest opinion, kinda good idea but 3 big misses. Its capacity is still too small. it should've been around 10 quarts. It has no air fryer lid. Lastly, Instant Pot should abandon stainless - hard to clean - steel for ceramic coated aluminum pots. IMHO😃 Thanks again

[@PressureCookingToday]

I agree if you're going to go big, go big.