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Some people meditate, some people run marathons, and some people — me — make every shortcut possible in life.

The Instant Pot Pro is the kitchen equivalent of a personal chef who works for free (not me), never talks back (also not me), and doesn’t make you feel bad for leaving your produce in the fridge too long (because it can actually turn it into something extraordinary). And right now, this culinary miracle is 41% off on Amazon.

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen, hungry, indecisive, and two minutes away from ordering overpriced delivery, the Instant Pot Pro is the thing that breaks the cycle. It’s a slow cooker, a pressure cooker, a rice maker, a steamer, a yogurt incubator — a stainless steel wizard. This particular 8-quart size is the sweet spot for big-batch cooking — enough room for soups that last all week, stews for the whole family, or just a personal stockpile so you can flex on your old meal-prep game.

The Instant Pot Pro (8 qt) is a multifunctional electric pressure cooker with 10-in-1 capabilities, including pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, steaming, and yogurt making. It features a large capacity ideal for families or meal prepping, an easy-to-read digital display, and customizable cooking programs. With upgraded inner pot construction for even heat distribution and dishwasher-safe parts, cleanup is quick and painless.

The best part? It’s one of those rare appliances that actually makes you want to cook. Hear me out: Toss in frozen chicken, a jar of salsa, and a whisper of whatever seasoning you have, and it somehow emerges as tender, flavorful magic in under 30 minutes. Or go full Julia Child and braise short ribs that taste like they’ve been babysat all day, but they were actually made while you answered a few emails.

This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.