Written by 
Price: £99.99, Cosori
Rating: 8 out of 10
We like:
- How easy it was to set up
- The cooking-status timer
- It was very quiet
We don’t like:
- It takes a long time to depressurise on its own
- It takes up a lot of space
- The lid is tricky to clean
What is the Cosori pressure cooker?
Unlike the steamy, noisy and unpredictable pressure cookers of old, the Cosori Pressure Cooker is touted as one of the newest, safest and best electric pressure cookers on the market. It claims to allow you to cook food up to 70 per cent faster than usual cooking methods – which is particularly useful when cooking cuts of meat that usually require a ‘low and slow’ approach, like stews or pulled pork.
It also positions itself as ‘nine machines in one’, and as well as high or low pressure cooking, it boasts a slow cooker function, sauté function, sous vide, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt and stock making capabilities – and works as a food warmer. It also comes with its own Cosori Pressure Cooker recipes book to provide guidance on cooking everything from porridge to chicken dishes and stews.
How we test pressure cookers
I’ve tested many of the best slow cookers on the market. I always cook brisket, a cut of beef that is notoriously tricky to get tender. A kilo of beef brisket generally takes around four to five hours to cook in a low oven, so above all, I want to test if the pressure cooker can substantially cut down on this cooking time and deliver the same taste result as low and slow oven cooking.
I also consider the design and safety features, which are paramount when it comes to high-pressure steam cooking. I also test how easy the cooker is to set up and use and how easy it is to monitor the cooking process. Finally, I rate how easy it is to clean afterwards.
In reviewing the Cosori, I made sure to test its extra features, such as the rice cooker and keep-warm function.
Design and looks: 8 out of 10