Homeplus Launches Multi Pressure Cooker 'Cuckoo Speedpot'

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Homeplus announced on the 9th that it will be the first large-scale retailer to launch the multi-pressure cooker ‘Cuckoo SpeedPot.’

The multi-pressure cooker is considered a promising product expected to lead this year’s ‘second air fryer’ boom. It can prepare a wider variety of dishes more easily and quickly than an air fryer, and demand for home-cooked meals has grown more than ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, Homeplus’s kitchen appliance sales in October increased by 60% compared to the same period last year, with a significant rise in consumers seeking products that make cooking more convenient.

The ‘Cuckoo SpeedPot’ is an ‘all-in-one’ appliance that completes over 70 types of dishes such as steamed dishes, soups, sous vide, braised dishes, stews, and cakes with just one dial. Especially true to its name ‘SpeedPot,’ it allows cooking faster and more conveniently than regular pots and frying pans without complicated adjustments of heat, water, or time.

For example, braised short ribs, which usually take more than 90 minutes to cook in a pot, can be done in just 53 minutes with the ‘SpeedPot.’ By placing seasoned meat in a zipper bag and adding water to the inner pot for sous vide (vacuum low-temperature cooking), you can enjoy a moist and tender steak with preserved moisture, flavor, and aroma.

It also features cooking that minimizes nutrient loss by using high pressure while maintaining the original taste and aroma of the ingredients. The stainless steel inner pot and lid are durable and easy to detach for hygienic cleaning. With a generous 6ℓ capacity (diameter 33.7 cm, height 39.6 cm), it can cook up to six servings, and its black frame with metal silver design enhances interior aesthetics.

It is sold at all Homeplus stores nationwide and online for 138,000 KRW. To celebrate the launch of the ‘Cuckoo SpeedPot,’ Homeplus is offering a promotional price of 109,000 KRW until December 31.

Wonpyo Lee, buyer of the Homeplus Small Appliances Team, said, “This product simplifies complex cooking processes and allows users to do other tasks while cooking is in progress. It will not only help customers tired of daily home meals but also turn cooking beginners, or ‘yorini,’ into ‘golden hands,’ increasing demand.”

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