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My SUPOR 5L smart timer pressure cooker: menus and reminders eased my worries

Regional reference: SUPOR YS22 22cm 6L stainless steel stovetop pressure cooker (US)

I used a SUPOR 5L smart timer pressure cooker for chicken, braised dishes and dessert. Preset menus, visible pressure and heat reminders made it easier to use.

My SUPOR pressure-cooker beginner experience

I used to think a pressure cooker was something that looked impressive in the kitchen but was too intimidating to touch.

But for people who enjoy cooking, a pressure cooker can really solve many time-consuming cooking tasks.

Especially in summer, instead of stewing something in the kitchen for several hours, I would rather keep that time for myself.

I have recently used the SUPOR smart timer pressure cooker for a while, and my biggest impression is:

Once it is set up, a pressure cooker is not as frightening as I thought.

Its smart menus, smart reminders and visible pressure reading greatly reduced my anxiety about using it.

Because I am sometimes busy filming, tidying the house or doing several things at once, it was genuinely reassuring not to feel that I had to keep worrying about the cooker.

The 100 kPa pressure level makes meat soften and absorb flavor faster, without stewing it until it loses its texture.

One pot can handle many different dishes, so I do not need to pile lots of pots in the kitchen.

Details such as the 18 safety protections and the bottom-venting design with a water-collection reservoir also made me, as someone seriously using a pressure cooker for the first time, feel more at ease.

I used to think using a pressure cooker required some courage. Now I can easily say that I have earned my pressure-cooker driving licence.

SUPOR has focused on the safe production of pressure cookers for 32 years, is the main drafting organization for the national pressure-cooker standard, and ranks first in market share.

Using it makes me feel very reassured!

Good kitchen tools do not turn you into a more professional cook.

They make things that were originally a little complicated feel easier.

They let cooking continue to keep the enjoyment it was meant to have.

Source: 惠惠想要喝一杯 · Xiaohongshu · 对高压锅的恐惧终于被苏泊尔治好了 · 2026-08-05

Video transcript

Why I wanted easier summer cooking

I’ve found that once summer arrives, I increasingly like using a pressure cooker to make easy, low-effort dishes. I don’t have to stay in a stuffy, overheated kitchen the whole time, and by mealtime, there’s still a delicious spread of food on the table. Although everyone knows pressure cookers are useful, many people only dare to look at them from a distance and never actually use one, because they have an instinctive fear of them. They think pressure cookers are dangerous and difficult to operate, so they’re afraid to use them.

But in fact, a good pressure cooker doesn’t add to your mental burden. The Supor programmable pressure cooker I’ve been using recently even made it easy for me, as a beginner, to earn my pressure-cooker license. I’m officially certified now, so there’s nothing to worry about.

Preset menus for chicken, meat and soup

In the past, I had to look up tutorials before using a pressure cooker, and research how long to pressure-cook each ingredient. I was already exhausted before I even started. But Supor’s programmable pressure cooker has smart menus. There are dedicated modes for chicken, duck, meat, soup, porridge, and more. You just choose what you want to eat, which is incredibly beginner-friendly. For example, today I’m making scallion-oil chicken legs. I just select the mode, and it has a preset cooking time, so I don’t have to look anything up. It’s so convenient.

Seeing pressure and receiving reminders

Actually, many people are afraid to use pressure cookers because they’re scared of not knowing what’s happening inside. It feels completely like a mystery box. But with Supor’s programmable pressure cooker, the pressure is visible, and it has a thermal sensor inside. Even if you hear the steam being released, as long as the pressure value on the display is normal, there’s no need to be afraid. It also gives an alert when the pressure is abnormal, which is much more reassuring for cooking beginners or anyone who wants to try a pressure cooker.

Its timed reminders are another great feature. It reminds you to turn down the heat once pressure has built up, and reminds you to turn off the heat when cooking is finished. You don’t have to stand beside it the whole time. You don’t have to keep watch nearby, which makes cooking so much easier.

Bottom venting and the pressure claim

The 18-layer safety protection is also very thorough. The bottom-venting design works with a condensation reservoir to collect the cooking liquid. You don’t have to worry about being burned by steam as you might with top venting, and the stovetop stays clean after cooking. Based on 32 years of research, Supor’s 100 kPa “golden” pressure means that a regular pot would need to simmer for one to two hours. This cooker gets it done in just 10 minutes. The texture is even better too: tender and infused with flavor without falling apart, never dry or tough, and soft enough for chopsticks to slide right in.

Water lines, locking and releasing pressure

In summer, I also love making braised dishes. The inner wall of the pot directly marks the corresponding water-level lines for different ingredients.

[Text: Porridge/white fungus soup, etc.: Maximum fill line; Other foods: Maximum fill line]

The inner wall of the pot directly marks the corresponding water-level lines for different ingredients.

[Text: Porridge/white fungus soup, etc.: Maximum fill line; Other foods: Maximum fill line]

This helps prevent dry cooking or overflow, so beginners can use it with confidence. The twist-lock design has no slots to line up, so unlike a traditional pressure cooker, you don’t have to spend time positioning the lid. It’s very convenient to use. Once the indicator dot drops, pressure release is complete and you can open the lid. The pressure helps the ingredients absorb flavor quickly, and the braised meat comes out incredibly fragrant. Put it in the refrigerator, and when you want to eat it, just take it out for an effortless perfect dish to enjoy with drinks.

There’s also a summery fresh-milk peach gum and lotus seed sweet soup. Put everything straight into the pot, select the soup-and-porridge mode, and wait quietly for a little over ten minutes. Your sweet soup is ready.

5 L capacity and stainless-steel cleaning

There are also some details I really like. Add a pot lid, and it instantly becomes a soup pot. The large 5-liter capacity is enough for a larger family. The large 5-liter capacity is enough for a larger family. It’s also made of uncoated 304 stainless steel. It’s acid-resistant and scratch-resistant, food doesn’t stick to it, and it’s fairly easy to clean every day. It’s also fairly easy to clean every day.

Why the cooker felt easier to use

I think good cookware shouldn’t make cooking more difficult; it should help us simplify complicated tasks. Everyone knows Supor is an authority when it comes to pressure cookers. This programmable pressure cooker makes operation simple and intuitive. With visible safety features and the brand’s many years of accumulated expertise, it’s no wonder Supor is confident enough to issue everyone a pressure-cooker license. Now I’m a fully grown adult who knows how to operate a kitchen powerhouse.

Before You Buy

Models in your region

The owner used a China-market SUPOR 5L smart timer stovetop pressure cooker, described at 100kPa. The related US SUPOR YS22 is 6L and rated at 90kPa. Its listing does not establish the same electronic timer, menus or digital pressure display.

Model in this review Related regional model What to know
SUPOR 5L smart timer stovetop pressure cooker (China) SUPOR YS22 22cm 6L stainless steel stovetop pressure cooker (US) Source cooker: 5L, stated 100kPa, with timer, menus and digital pressure display. The related US YS22 is 6L and 90kPa; its page does not confirm those electronic features. The owner did not test the US model.
Model in this review
SUPOR 5L smart timer stovetop pressure cooker (China)
Related regional model
SUPOR YS22 22cm 6L stainless steel stovetop pressure cooker (US)
What to know
Source cooker: 5L, stated 100kPa, with timer, menus and digital pressure display. The related US YS22 is 6L and 90kPa; its page does not confirm those electronic features. The owner did not test the US model.

What the timer changed for a beginner

The owner selected a preset for scallion-oil chicken legs rather than looking up a cooking time. Food menus and the visible pressure reading reduced uncertainty during this short-term SUPOR 5L experience.

The timer gives reminders to lower the heat after pressure builds and to turn the hob off at the end. It does not automatically turn off the hob. The owner also reports an abnormal-pressure alert.

Pressure, venting and the owner’s cooking results

The owner compares about 10 minutes in the SUPOR 5L with one to two hours in an ordinary pot, while praising tender meat. No ingredient weights or matched comparison batch are supplied, so this is an individual cooking claim.

The video shows separate maximum fill lines for porridge or tremella soup and other foods, a twist-lock lid, and a pressure indicator that drops before opening. Follow the particular cooker’s instructions for filling and releasing pressure.

The owner liked the bottom vent and collection reservoir for keeping liquid off the hob. The claims about 18 safety protections and freedom from steam burns were not independently verified.

Capacity and everyday cleaning

The owner describes a 5L pot with an uncoated 304 stainless-steel interior, easy cleaning and an additional lid for soup-pot use.

The other demonstrations include braised food and fresh-milk, peach-gum and lotus-seed dessert in the soup-and-porridge mode. The stated dessert time is a little over ten minutes, rather than a complete tested recipe.

China model and US YS22 differences

The US SUPOR YS22 reference is a 22cm, 6L stainless-steel stovetop cooker rated at 90kPa, with a pressure indicator, bottom venting and a gas/induction-compatible base. Its different capacity and pressure do not invalidate the source experience, but that experience belongs to the China-market 5L cooker.

The US retailer advertises its own one-year warranty. Confirm support and the feature set for the product being purchased; the YS22 listing does not confirm the source unit’s smart timer and digital display.

The source repeats claims about SUPOR’s 32 years of production, standards work and market share. Those promotional statements are retained as the author’s account; they are not independent safety evidence.