Attention: Down to $60 the Baby Yoda 6-quart Instant Pot is (save $40) – CNET [CNET]

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If you’re on the hunt for an Instant Pot deal, stick with CNET. We’ve been watching carefully for price drops on the popular multicooker all winter and boy did one just pop. Right now, two adorable Star Wars-themed 6-quart Instant Pots are down to $60 (normally $100), including one emblazoned with internet sensation Baby Yoda and another painted to look like R2-D2 (R2-D2 is store pickup only). Both are from an exclusive partnership curated by Williams Sonoma and this is the lowest we’ve seen either one go. It’s worth noting that the Duo is one of Instant Pot’s most popular models and the 6-quart is by far the most popular size.

If you don’t know much about Instant Pot, it’s the uber-popular multicooker that functions as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer and warmer with saute mode so you can make tender meats like brisket, beef stew, shredded chicken and pulled pork from start to finish. Read these five big reasons to buy an Instant Pot for more helpful info on the small kitchen appliance that home cooks swear by for easy meals.

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Wondering how to spot a multicooker deal? Instant Pots come in more variations than laptops, it seems, and pricing is often all over the map. The good news is that the holiday season is the best time to buy, whether you’re getting a real Instant Pot or one of the many (still capable) knockoff brands. The main rule: $50 to $70 is the sweet spot for a 6-quart Instant Pot. Most Instant Pots come in 3-, 6- and 8-quart sizes, with the 6-quart models being the most popular for families. For a single person or even a couple, you could easily get away with a three-quart.

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