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Crock-Pot 5.5L Express Multicooker $99 @ Harvey Norman / JB Hi-Fi / The Good Guys

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Crock-Pot 5.5L Express Multicooker $99 @ Harvey Norman / JB Hi-Fi / The Good Guys
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KenDiaMoi on 10/06/2020 - 03:58 harveynorman.com.au (2526 clicks)
Last edited 10/06/2020 - 12:49 by 1 other user

Saw the Insta-Pot on sale on Amazon.

Crock-Pot 5.5L Express Multicooker nearly half the price for the 5.5L model as opposed to the Insta-Pot.

Partner owns the Insta-pot, I own this. No real difference from using them for over a year (Insta-pot does not include non-stick pot)

Bought when it was $149, great device for cooking easy meals. For $99 I highly recommend one.

https://www.harveynorman.com.au/crock-pot-express-multicooke…
https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/crock-pot-express-crock-multi…
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/crock-pot-express-crock-m…

Edit: I think its $98 from Retravision but I just listed more common stores.

Home & Garden Crock-Pot Instapot Multi Cooker Pressure Cooker

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  • tnarg on 10/06/2020 - 06:58

    Was about to purchase as I thought it had a stainless steel pot. I think I need to spend that bit extra for that. So the Breville or Intant Pot it is. Good post

    • simulacrum on 10/06/2020 - 09:56
      +1

      Got good guys to price match bing lee the other day on the breville fast slow pro at $229 in case that’s of any help

      • tnarg on 10/06/2020 - 10:27

        Nice - I saw Myer and DJ's had it for $249 - and $10 off on Ebay for Myer.
        I will keep my fingers crossed for EOFY sale and buy it then - thanks for the heads up on the price beat

  • paaj on 10/06/2020 - 07:39
    +1

    You can get 5% off gift cards for retravision through RAC (WA) if you go down that path.

  • hotphil on 10/06/2020 - 08:05

    HN knocked this down to $99 without me even asking a couple of months back. Note a newer model CPE210 is available.

    • mandstar87 on 10/06/2020 - 08:25

      Any idea what the difference in models is?

      • hotphil on 10/06/2020 - 08:58

        https://www.crockpot.com.au/product/crock-pot-express-crock-…

        https://www.crockpot.com.au/product/crock-pot-express-easy-r…

        Looks to be a couple of extra smarts in the buttons available. And a status bar to show pressurization status. Woohoo.
        Pretty sure the CPE210 is the one they're using on Masterchef this year if that sways your decision.

        • voter1 on 10/06/2020 - 16:10

          I think the main difference between old and new model is the pressure vent.

          Old model, the steam comes out where you turn it, you can burn yourself if you are not careful.

          The new model they made the vent release far away from the vent itself.
          Can't burn yourself.

          It's not worth $50 imo.

          And on MasterChef I think they are using the old model. You can see some of them use wooden spoons to knock the vent release.

          • hotphil on 10/06/2020 - 18:22
            +4

            @voter1: The MasterChef ones have vents at back right. These cpe200's have them at back left.
            But honestly, what has my life become when I'm discussing pressure cooker valve locations

  • jiann on 10/06/2020 - 08:13

    i got the big brother cpe300 for $150 2 years ago. good purchase. my only complaint with cpe300 is the cord - its too damn short. hopefully cpe200 has longer cord.

  • Logical on 10/06/2020 - 08:24
    +4

    What, a Crock?
    What a Crock!

  • C0mbat on 10/06/2020 - 08:39
    +2

    This is the one that they are using on Masterchef this year. Not that makes any difference to your purchasing decision but it was interesting to see as I've not seen the brand before.

    • hotphil on 10/06/2020 - 08:55

      I think it's an American brand name. But these are made by Sunbeam for the Australian market.

  • bargainshooter on 10/06/2020 - 08:47
    +1

    The cpe300 (7.6l) is $159 at myer right now.

  • Mingles on 10/06/2020 - 08:50
    +2

    Man I read that as crack pot at first…

  • umoddbro on 10/06/2020 - 09:03

    Out of stock pretty much all stores near me

  • Schumi5 on 10/06/2020 - 09:04
    +2

    Save an extra $1 if you have a Retravision in your state 😂 $98

    https://www.retravision.com.au/crock-pot-cpe200?gclid=CjwKCA…

  • Jklaro on 10/06/2020 - 09:05

    What are people cooking in this. I got one, might return it thinking it might not be useful to make many things.

    • hotphil on 10/06/2020 - 09:27
      +2

      Rice, ribs, stews, curries, lamb shanks, veggies, soups. Slow cookers get a lot of use in our house over winter.

      • Jklaro on 10/06/2020 - 09:51
        +1

        I have a slow cooker just wondering what this will do different.

        • hotphil on 10/06/2020 - 10:19

          Is a pressure cooker and steamer as well

          • Jklaro on 10/06/2020 - 10:30

            @hotphil: Ok but what needs pressure cooking. I know it's quicker but if I'm happy to slow cook does pressure cooking have any benifits other then fast cooking?

            • Vancomycin 1000mg on 10/06/2020 - 12:09

              @Jklaro: Beans like kidney beans, chick peas and meat can go into a pressure cooker

            • AlexG on 10/06/2020 - 12:27
              +2

              @Jklaro: Also can saute (sear) so you can brown first, in the same pot.

            • cheapy on 10/06/2020 - 14:14

              @Jklaro: Beef, Pork and Lamb for Tacos

        • Jackson on 10/06/2020 - 12:13
          +1

          It will do a similar thing your slow cooker does in 8 hours, in about 35 minutes

  • beany155 on 10/06/2020 - 10:09

    Is this a pressure cooker?

    • Kordos on 10/06/2020 - 10:22

      Yes, it pressure cooks, slow cooks, rice cooks

      I have one and it gets used a lot, soups, curries, stew, mulled wine, rice, poached fruit, beef ribs, pasta sauce

  • fusion17 on 10/06/2020 - 11:23

    Does anyone cook rice in these? how is it compared to a dedicated (but not Japanese spec) one?

    Also importantly, how hard is it to get smells out of the lid and seals?

    • Jackson on 10/06/2020 - 12:17

      I have a cheap rice cooker, so I don't use mine to cook rice. Mine is big, and I may as well used the $10 rice cooker for that. I know some people love their jap tiger rice cookers but I don't really know much about them. I would expect if you cook rice in this it's more like a basic one, except the lid is sealed so you will probably need less water and the rice might be a bit more moist. I'll let you know if I try it out (also I'm using a basic electric pressure cooker, not this exact model).

    • RCMD11 on 10/06/2020 - 13:20

      I have an Instant Pot (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/540920).

      I've made rice in it, which tasted great but stuck to the stainless steel pot. I'd recommend using a non-stick pot for cooking rice.

      The Instant Pot came with 2 seals in different colours. I use one for sweet/neutral flavours and one for curries/strong flavoured dishes. There's a bit of lingering smell after making curry but it's not a big deal for me.

    • Kordos on 10/06/2020 - 13:46

      I've had my instant pot for a year or more and cooked both savory and sweet dishes in it and have not had any smells sticking around, wash with hot soapy water and air dry and it's all good

    • griffith 101 on 10/06/2020 - 14:00

      I haven't used this brand b4. But my mum bought a korean pressurized rice cooker that cost way more than this and the rice just comes out with a very nice fluffy QQ texture even if you use Australian rice which is not that fluffy to begin with. Pressurised rice cookers really does make a difference to the rice. B4 that, we used to use Tiger branded non pressurized cookers and the rice just comes out drier and harder. If you want to make sushi rice at home, then I would definitely recommend a pressurized rice cooker. In Japan, it is different because the rice by nature is very soft and fluffy no matter what rice cooker you use.

      As I've said, I have never used this brand b4 so I have no idea how it's going to cook although I am tempted to buy one just to see.

    • pyro love bird on 10/06/2020 - 18:31

      I used to have a tiger rice cooker, and have made rice I. The crockpot as well. I cook brown rice mostly, and it does the job just fine, 3 cups of washed rice to about 2.5 cups of water, you’ll have to mix it and let it steam a little for the brown rice as it can be a bit wet on the bottom. Whilst this does a fine job, I find it fluffier in the tiger. It would be inconvenient if say, you’re making something gin the crockpot and also need rice, so a dedicated rice cooker would still be a good idea

  • Vancomycin 1000mg on 10/06/2020 - 11:30
    +1

    Buy from JB HI FI for free extra 12 month warranty

  • Plywood101 on 10/06/2020 - 11:50

    Can get 2.5% cash back at good guys on the ShopBack app too

  • clippers on 10/06/2020 - 14:43

    Been using this Crock-pot Express multicooker for over a year. Mainly cook penne pasta, Hainanese chicken rice, congee, biryani.. quick and easy.

    Heaps of recipes online. Can also use recipes for Instant Pot as-is. Highly recommend Poh's (CrockPot AU ambassador!) and Amy+Jacky's:

    https://www.crockpot.com.au/pohs-recipes/

    https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/easy-instant-pot-recipes…

  • johnthepg on 10/06/2020 - 15:26

    Is there any way to buy a stainless steel pot to replace this non stick aluminium one?

    • ardseidel on 11/06/2020 - 10:12

      I contacted the main page for Australia and they don't sell spare parts in oz, despite being available in the US.

  • SquattingTiger on 10/06/2020 - 15:54

    Just picked one up at HN in the city at Adelaide, plenty more in stock at the backroom apparently

  • concatenate on 10/06/2020 - 16:40

    There's a Facebook group called "Phhilips All-In-One Cooker Community" which is GREAT for recipes including one-pot recipes that require just cleaning of the interior pot. My faves include the 'fried' rice, spaghetti and banana bread found on that group, and just use the pressure cooker function that matches on your product! (With the exception of rice, recipes for pressure cookers are largely transferrable to each other.) :)

  • Solario31 on 10/06/2020 - 17:18

    ha just ordered this one from a previous deal. Which one is better? could still cancel amazon

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B077K74KV9/ref=ppx_yo_d…

  • klonky on 10/06/2020 - 19:33
    +1

    Picked this up today and made the sticky pork ribs, so good!

  • super-zero on 10/06/2020 - 20:54

    Good price I have and pretty much use it every day for rice , lentils and curries.
    And only problem is its lid retains smell of last cooked meal. But haven't particularly noticed it transferred to the meal cooked there on.

  • ardseidel on 11/06/2020 - 10:14

    Beware that crockpot (or sunbeam who are the distributors) don't sell the spare parts range that the US gets, here in Australia. And as the bowl tends to scratch and seals perish, they will need to be replaced at some stage. The Philips equivalent HD2237 has plenty of spares availability here in oz.

  • umoddbro on 11/06/2020 - 17:52

    Managed to get one, been eyeing a pressure cooker for a while now. Thanks

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