The innovative Instant Pot QuickCool Tray was developed to help your Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus release pressure faster than ever. Made from durable silicone and lightweight aluminum, the tray is super easy to use. Just fill it with water and pop it in the freezer, then when your recipe calls for a Natural Release, place the cold QuickCool Tray on the lid to release pressure up to 50% faster β itβs a huge time saver! Fits both 6qt and 8qt Electric Pressure Cookers. Only compatible with Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus.
- The innovative Instant Pot QuickCool Tray was developed to help your Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus* release pressure faster than ever
- Made from durable silicone and lightweight aluminum, the tray is super easy to use. Just fill it with water and pop it in the freezer, then when your recipe calls for a Natural Release, place the cold QuickCool Tray on the lid to release pressure up to 50% faster β it’s a huge time saver!
- If the tray is not frozen prior to cooking, filling it with pre-made ice cubes will also do the trick!
- Only compatible with Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus, fits both 6qt and 8qt models
- The QuickCool Tray is not to be used to serve or store food or drink in any way.Included components: One QuickCool Tray















capitaltpt –
I’ve been awaiting this accessory for several months after getting my 8qt Duo Evo Plus around Christmas.I’ve tested the quick cool feature without the tray by simply putting 2 ice cubes (the max liquid it will hold) in the spot on the lid and, while messy, it does significantly shorten the time for natural release. I was anticipating even better performance from the actual QuickCool tray since it can hold significantly more volume.The tray itself is well constructed with an aluminum base for quick heat conductivity upon which rests a silicone bladder for holding water or ice cubes. It feels very solid and I have no worries about it falling apart any time soon. The brief instructions on the box inform you to either fill the bladder with water and freeze for a few hours or, if you’re in a hurry, just fill the bladder with ice cubes. For testing, I went with the freezing water method. I then filled the instant pot with 2 liters of water and pressure cooked for 5 minutes, noting the amount of time it took from the end of the cook cycle until the pressure valve dropped. The results:Normal Natural release: 23 minutes, 19 secondsNatural release with QuickCool Tray: 11 minutes, 2 secondsBy the time the valve dropped, the solid block of ice in the tray had become slightly warm water, so it does transfer quite a bit of heat through the lid. It did significantly decrease the time for the release, however it was a bit below the advertised “70% faster”. All in all, is it worth the $10 for this accessory? My answer would be: Maybe. If you cook a lot of soups and stews that make a mess when using quick release and hate waiting around for the 20+ minutes that a natural release takes, then this may be for you. Honestly, I think this accessory should have been included with the Duo Evo Plus in the first place.
Ana –
I can appreciate the other reviewers comments regarding how this should have been included with the Instant Pot. However, focusing on how well this performs I am giving it 5 stars. I have used it several times since purchasing it a couple of weeks ago, and can attest to the fact that it significantly reduces release time. I use my Instant Pot for quick weeknight meals, and an extra 20 minutes makes a difference for me. If you have more time, then it may not be worth it for you. But I think it should be judged on its merits. It works well, it solidly built, and eay to use.
phyllis a. –
I like that I can put ice in here and it helps to bring pressure down by cooling it
Kyle –
Works great but to increase effect, add a splash of water (about 1/2 a tablespoon) to top of the lid before placing this in position.
AddictedToAmazon –
I knew this very cool contraption was going to be available, but why I waited so long to order it Iβll never know! It is a fabulous aid in helping pressure to come down faster so dinner is on the table sooner!
Adam Churvis –
HINT UP FRONT: Want to cut your natural depressurization time in half? Use this Instant Pot QuickCool Tray.EVEN BETTER HINT UP FRONT: Want to cut THAT time in half AGAIN? Pour a teaspoon of water on the surface of the Instant Pot lid where the Instant Pot QuickCool Tray sits, THEN place the frozen Instant Pot QuickCool Tray on it, such that it easily skates around a little on that cushion of water.WHY? Because that little bit of water becomes a CONDUCTANT that fills the gaps between the imperfectly flat surface of the lid and the imperfectly flat surface of the Instant Pot QuickCool Tray, and water is WAY more thermally conductive than air.TAH-DAH!!!Newbies may ask, What is so great about NATURAL depressurization? Why not just throw the depressurization valve and be done in seconds?The answer is: TEXTURE. Sudden depressurization is violent at the microscopic level, and it damages fibers and networks of coagulated proteins. If you think this is a form of tenderization, it isn’t; it makes the substance LESS able to hold moisture and gives it a mealy texture and mouth feel.Natural depressurization gradually and continually brings down the pressure in the chamber, allowing fibers to stretch rather than snap. Everything from meats to chickpeas to the most delicate lentils preserve the mouth feel you want to achieve.
kjmills –
I highly recommend this if you have an instant pot version that has a spot for it. It really works to speed up the depressurization process. It just sits in your freezer with ice in it until you need it. Then when you’re done, simply put it back in your freezer for the next time.
Guitar Johnny –
It can take a LONG time for your instant pot to drop pressure naturally. This really does shorten that process a bit. However, having used it a couple of times I am not sure it’s really an improvement over just setting a timer and then doing instant release. Hence 4 stars. It does what it says it does, so you can feel good about that part. I’d say it’s questionable whether there’s any benefit over the manual approach.