It's a slow cooker that also does pressure cooking and steaming (also claims to do risotto in nine minutes).

High Dome Iconic Aluminium Pressure Cooker - 6L | Prestige High Dome Iconic Aluminium Pressure Cooker - 6L | Prestige

Our iconic line of Pressure Cookers remains a firm favourite amongst all kinds of chefs across the globe, helping to cook meals up to 70% faster! However, if you want to be able to 'set and forget' your meal, and let a kitchen gadget do all the hard work for you, an electric pressure cooker might be a better option. You could transform your cooking experience with a Prestige pressure cooker, taking all the hassle out of your favourite recipes and turning a formerly time-consuming task into a tasteful delight. For more on the brand, we also have a guide to the best Instant Pots, so you can see which model is the right pick for your kitchen this year. If you want maximum flexibility, look for a pressure cooker that is also a multicooker, such as the Instant Pot.Plus these particular models are known to be quieter and less hissy than some thanks to their revolutionary patented spring-loaded valve. It is so simple to use, with a single-handed closing mechanism and clear open-close buttons on the central column of the lid, which snap the lid jaws firmly shut with a reassuring thump.

Pressure Cooker | Stainless Steel | Prestige Prestige Smart Plus Pressure Cooker | Stainless Steel | Prestige

The cooker comes with a thorough instruction booklet, and a complete novice could approach setting up and using it immediately. Crock-Pot is a famous brand in the world of electric pressure and slow cookers and this particular model offers incredible value for money. Though this was not the cheapest stove top on the test, the superior quality, speed of cooking and ease of use make this a great investment piece.

Durable, high-quality materials mean that all of our pressure cookers perform with unrivalled functionality and sleek design – and they’re easy to clean, too. Some electric pressure cookers only have one pressure setting, whereas others have two (for high and low pressure) or even more (the Sage Fast Slow Pro has eight). This makes the cooking fully automated, so you can choose your setting, leave your pressure cooker and come back to your finished meal, rather than having to release the pressure manually then waiting for it to complete. What’s more, these Italian pressure cooker experts have come up with their own patented LagoEasy’Up technology which makes it much easier and safer to handle the pot and the lid when full.