About the Cosori 9-in-1
The Cosori 6.0 Quart Pressure Cooker (model CMC-CO601-SUS) holds 6 quarts and is rated by the brand to serve four to six people. It has a stainless steel housing and a removable nonstick inner pot. It draws 1100 watts and heats from 77°F to 410°F.
Cosori lists 13 functions: Pressure Cook, Rice, Steam, Sterilize, Oatmeal/Porridge, Stew/Broth, Bean/Grain, Meat/Poultry, Slow Cook, Sauté, Ferment, Sous Vide and Keep Warm. Pressure runs at 5.1 to 8 psi on low and 9.4 to 12.3 psi on high. Settings can be saved for each function, and the display shows a progress bar.
The steam release is angled back at 30 degrees and resets when the lid closes. Cosori also lists a lid lock that stops the lid opening under pressure, a double-layer anti-scalding lid, overheat protection and a pressure safety switch. The lid is removable. The box holds the cooker, inner pot, steam rack, recipe book, user manual and quick reference guide.
The inner pot, lid, lid parts and steam rack can go on the top dishwasher rack. Cosori says they may wear faster that way and recommends washing by hand with mild soap and a non-abrasive sponge. One independent review site says the cooker is not suited to canning because of its capacity.
Who the Cosori 9-in-1 suits
This is a fit for a family of four to six that wants a plain 6-quart cooker for stews, beans, rice and soups. The venting design keeps the steam release angled away from your hand, which helps if you are new to pressure cooking. The sous vide, ferment and sterilize modes are there if you want them. Expect a learning curve with pressure times at first.
Look elsewhere if you want the largest recipe community, since fewer online recipes list Cosori timings. The nonstick coating wears with metal utensils and years of use, and some owners find slow cook runs a little cool. Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart 7-in-1 has the bigger recipe following. Instant Pot Pro 8 Quart or Midea 12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 8 Quarts suit bigger batches. Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5 Quart suits anyone who wants to air fry in the same pot.
