Breville Fast Slow Pro Pressure Cooker BPR700BSS

As one of the highest PSI Electric Pressure Cookers, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s time to temp is impressive and better than most, the construction, automated pressure release and quality of build is all worthy of praise. It’s surely expensive, but you do get what you pay for. This is especially evident to me after using some other brands out there.

The controls are great, easy to use and scarily accurate most of the time. I tend to mix my use between letting it do the thinking and manual use, both are exceedingly simple to achieve. The interface is fantastic with even the type of auto steam release selectable. This is no small thing.

Some may suggest the lid isn’t ideal as it is affixed to the Pressure cooker, but it has never been in my way and I’m 6’4″ with big hands arms and elbows. Some reviewers try to make hay on this issue, but it simply isn’t one. As to the Lid, it detaches extremely simply and quickly. When I purchased it I wasn’t even aware that it was detachable, but I felt it was worth the effort what with it’s other key features. Turns out it couldn’t be simpler nor easier.

Please know, a gasket will always pick up cooking odours on any pressure cooker, this one is no different, however this falls into normal and expected maintenance. Remove the lid, and the gasket and throw it in the top rack of your washer. I found washing both by hand as effective.

The displays are easily readable and certainly make sense. What I like about the contextual nature of the menu is that even if you tend to do manual settings, it’s easier to attach your memories of those settings to what’s on the display, it jogs one’s mind and helps when you are cooking a variety of items through the week. When I see risotto, I find it’s an easy matter to remember to add one minute to the cook time (based on what I like) vs remembering ALL of the numbers for pressure time and temp. It’s a small thing, but I do believe the way it will most often be used.

Manual mode is great if you just want to copy Insta Pot recipes. set the same time and pressure and you’re golden. I know there is some comfort for people in using the same model as a good majority of people, but everything translates well, so really consider all of the additional features you get that really do make a difference.

Please note that the safety features on the Breville are second to none, and of course manual steam release is no problem if you prefer it. The fact that you can cook broth etc. and not need to think about the pressure release feature at all to maintain a clear broth is all the more impressive (as it will do a natural release)

Lot’s to like in this unit and it excels in power and pressure vs other units. In direct tests its time to sear or pressure was faster than all other tested Electric Pressure Cookers. Excellent. Do you need it? If you have the budget, heck yes.

Excellent Shipping time and service by the seller. Would highly recommend.

This multi-cooker is solidly constructed, the dials are easy to use and LED screen easy to read. It is easy to clean, notwithstanding the gasket does absorb the odor of the food, which is a common issue with most other pressure cookers, electric and stovetop. This multi-cooker functions incredibly well on all of its 6 functions and 12 programs. There is no guess work with the pressure cooking function like the stovetop pressure cookers which spit and hiss and steam all over the kitchen. As with any new appliance, it takes a bit of time to explore its capabilities, but I found the Fast Slow Pro quite intuitive and slow cooker recipes adapt well to the pressure cooker method as well. The Sear and Sauté functions blend seamlessly into pre-browning meats, onions and mushrooms before choosing either the slow cook or pressure cook function. Unlike my InstaPot, which frequently stops during a cooking process and gives the error message the contents are burning, (necessitating I release the pressure, stir and scrape the bottom to keep the food from burning and sticking to the pot, after which I then have to restart the pressure cooking process from the beginning…several times over), I have never had that happen with the non-stick pot from Breville. It cooks up scalloped potatoes or a risotto beautifully. The vegetable steam function does over cook the veggies a bit, but not if you manually release it before the program does and if you cut back a bit on the water, the rice does come out fluffy, not mushy. I use it much like my micro-convection oven…combining functions to produce results my family (and my time) appreciate. I am very pleased with this cooker and my other one will definitely be donated elsewhere.

I love this Breville pressure cooker and have used it lot since I bought it on Amazon 3 months ago. 1) it really works as advertised 2) I am super safety oriented and it has more and, I think, better safety features than the “Instant P*ts”(I.P.) out there. 3) It is very easy to use and well-designed, from the easy to remove electric cord to the controls and insides. 4) Inner pot is easy to remove, really is non-stick and easy to clean. I even serve from the inner pot. 5) Unexpected great uses: I found that I can saute and/or sear some ingredients, then add the main things, liquids, especially rice, and slow or pressure cook = one-pot cooking, one pot to clean! 6) I sometimes boil (not steam) pasta in the Breville, using the steam or sear modes to boil the water. Since it usually takes only 6 to 12 minutes, why pressure and overcook UNLESS pasta is in a sauce? I boil pasta in the steam basket, under water, and lift out, which strains the pasta. Then put the already cooked sauce, etc. back in under Warm mode before serving. Different people want different amounts of carbs. 7) very useful to sear some ingredients (vs skillet) when making an oven casserole 8) the keep WARM mode is great for parties, events to keep soup, chili, sauces warm 9) I love steaming veggies instead of microwaving. There IS a difference.
CONS: NOT serious cons for me, but be aware 1) it takes some counter space (I often use it on a rolling cart and put it away on a shelf) 2) the 6 qt non-stick inner pot is a great size, but I found one issue: a turkey or lamb leg can be a little too long, so I saw off the bone end (a butcher can if you tell them the length, 9″ or less fits at a diagonal). 3) Figure in pre-heat and release into overall time (most online “pressure cooker” recipes help a lot). This is true for I.P. and all others. BTW: my friend and I compared and the I.P. is no more or less “instant” than the Breville. 4) To save time, I put water and liquids in on Steam or Sear to get the preheating going while I prepare ingredients. Then Stop, add in ingredients, close lid, punch in slow or pressure settings. Much less preheat needed, saves overall prep/cook time. (factor out 1/2 the preheat factor in recipes: still takes time to come up to pressure). 5) Breville recipe book is limited, foods that I pretty much don’t eat. But plenty of on-line recipes. BTW, the Breville built-in recipe times & temps are very good, but I use them as starting points and adjust from there. Example: wild rice takes 40 mins, brown about 25, white 18? Mixed wild and brown, I used 35 mins. Online recipes really help! Same adjustments for leg of lamb vs turkey leg (I like them falling off the bone). Search “pressure cooker recipe xxx” rather than Breville or I.P. They all have pressure in their search tags. I learned how to translate I.P. into Breville (I.P. has less features & control than Breville). So, top of the line, pricey, for me the extra safety, quality, and features made it worth the extra money (assuming it lasts a long time).