Introducing the NEW Mealthy Multipot 2.0

If you are wondering whether or not to jump in and get the New Mealthy Multipot 2.0, here is my unbiased review. I am an avid pressure cooker user and use my pressure cooker on a daily basis. Here are my findings.

I was lucky enough to test the new Mealthy 2.0 pressure cooker out. I already have a Mealthy 8 Qt that I bought about a year ago. So, I am very familiar with the brand already. I own a CrispLid as well and love it. This model combines the quality of Mealthy and some of the newer features on the Instant Pot Max with the auto release functions. And an entirely improved Slow Cook mode that I can’t wait to test out! Can I finally toss out (or donate) my old slow cooker? I will cross my fingers!

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The very first time I unboxed a Mealthy pot, I was so impressed. This time was no different. I was very impressed. They leave nothing for you to have to guess about. Everything is labeled and clearly explained. As I was unboxing, my husband happened to be walking through the kitchen and noticed the STOP! label inside the pot and said, “Now that’s genius!” Yes, it is! Make those warning labels stand out.

The only way I know how to show you if the pot is any good is to test it out myself. When I get a new pot, I really do test out a few things first. Common things that I like to cook, but it also lets me know how the pot performs if I do the same tests every time: Water Test, Egg Test, Potato Test. Now the Mealthy 2.0 also says that they have improved the Slow Cook mode to perform like a regular slow cooker. So I will test that too.

The Mealthy brand is already known for the quality and safety you are looking for in a pressure cooker. I know several people that own them and are extremely happy with them.

The Water Test

I performed the water test just to get familiar with how things worked. Especially the venting functions. I made sure that everything functioned normally before I started cooking. This is so important. Stress levels can run high when learning to use a new pot for the first time. You want to make sure you get it right and that’s easier to do when you only have water inside the pot. Not a full dinner, and a hangry family staring at you.

So, I set out the manual and 3 cups of water and followed it to the letter just like a newbie would. It was super easy and took about 10 minutes, start to finish. Using the QR pressure release is very cool. If you have haven’t had a pot that does that, you are in for a treat. No more standing next to your pot, pressing a button or turning a valve. It’s just done automatically. You can be clear across the room!

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The Egg Test – The Egg Button

I know from past experience that eggs can cook differently in different pots. For many reasons.

-Slight variations in pot temperature
-The size of your eggs
-Different brands of pressure cookers can cook differently
-Type of eggs: farm fresh, store bought
-The temperature of your eggs
-Altitude
-Personal preference

For above reasons alone, you need to test how eggs cook in your pot. Just to give you a baseline time. This time I am going to cook them according the Mealthy 2.0 Users Manual. The way I read it, it says 5 min HP and QR mode, so that’s what I am going to do. I like soft boiled eggs too, so this is not big deal I am going to cook two large eggs and two jumbo eggs and see how they turn out.

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This is how my eggs turned out using their method and cooking time with a QR. I did do a cold-water bath too before I peeled them. Stops the cooking process and I really dislike the green/grey ring.

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That worked out slick! Literally, the shells really do fall off after cracking the shells and rolling them on the counter. Very nice. I loved how both eggs turned out. NO green/grey ring which means no strong sulfur smell. These eggs would be great for egg salad or for breakfast. Yolks aren’t dry and whites aren’t rubbery. Glad I was hungry!

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The Potato Test

I always see the arguments about ‘baked’ potatoes in the pressure cooker. Such strong opinions about ‘the potato’! Some prefer oven-baked and are purists about it. They like the crispy skin, and all that. They always say, “That’s not bake, it’s steamed!” There is also the ‘Nuke em’ people who always say, “Just microwave them, it’s faster!”

Well, I happen to like pressure cooker ‘baked potatoes. No, they aren’t ‘baked’ but they aren’t ‘steamed’ either. They are pressure cooked perfectly. The center is fluffy and light. They don’t shrink up because they don’t lose water when baking, roasting, or grilling. They are perfectly cooked and don’t get dry, like when you microwave them. And they are so easy to make!

All you need to do is scrub up a couple of potatoes, poke them with a fork, and pile them on the trivet in the pot. Make sure to add 1 cup of water to the inner pot too. I am going to try them in the Mealthy 2.0 and check the cooking time and see how they turn out. These are large, 6 oz potatoes, and potatoes are very dense. I am going to try them for 25 min and use the Auto release mode. I want to see how the Auto release mode works on this model.

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Since ‘baked’ potatoes in a pressure cooker don’t shrink up like they do when dry-baking, your usual test of ‘pinching’ to see if they are soft, doesn’t work. The easiest way to see if your potatoes are done is to check the internal temperature. If your potatoes are done if your thermometer reads 210°- 212° F. You can always leave potatoes in the pot on Keep Warm. They will keep for a long time until ready to serve.

The Rice Button – Does it work?

We happen to be rice eaters in this house. We buy high quality rice in 10-20 lb bags. Different types too. Lately my son has been on a kick to make his own fried rice, so we prepare rice ahead and chill it for later. I decided to test out a typical, high quality Jasmine rice for this experiment and see how it works. Any time I can reduce one appliance out of my house I am happy.

In the manual it says that all preset buttons are customizable, except the Rice button. So I will give it a try. I am doing white rice so I am using the P1 setting with Auto release. I love the Auto release feature. I don’t have to listen for any beeps that the pot may make in order to release pressure. It’s very nice.

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So as you can see above in the last pic, I opened up my pot and fluffed up the rice and it was perfect! Not mushy, didn’t stick to the pot. This worked out nicely. I used 2 cups of rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Used the white rice setting which is the P1 setting followed by the Auto release. I can honestly say this pot is great! I love it!

Slow Cook Setting – How Well Does it Work?

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I will just get this out of the way right now, taking pics of a roast is very hard. And I had a husband and teenage son who loved it so much they couldn’t help themselves; it was so wonderful. And this is a real review, done by real people, cooking in their homes. So, my pics are not staged.

The reason I wanted to try this the Mealthy Multipot 2.0 was to compare the Slow Cook setting to my other pressure cookers’ (slow cook setting) and to my Crock Pot slow cooker that I have had for years and years. And I have to say the Slow Cook function works fabulously! Wow. I was very impressed. This was the best roast we had in a long time. Including our pressure-cooked roasts. IMHO.

In Conclusion – What Do I Think?

The Mealthy brand is already known for the high quality and safety you are looking for in a pressure cooker as well as their other products. I know several people that own them and are extremely happy with them.

That being said, this is model is a step up from their other pressure cookers and I love it! I would highly recommend this pressure cooker. A new pressure cooker user will appreciate the attention to details in all the package and instructions. The materials that come with the Mealthy Multipot 2.0 explains so much and doesn’t leave the user in the dark.

A seasoned pressure cooker user will enjoy the upgraded diffuser, steam release settings, and a slow cook mode that performs like it should.

Full Disclosure: I was not paid for this review, nor do I get any payment for any sales that occur from this or any other article or recommendation. However, I received the product mentioned above for free so that I could review it on social media and on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe are good quality and will be good for others as well. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: I am a consumer as well and honest reviews are what I strive for. The review gives you my full experience will the product and my reactions as well.