Best Instant Pot Recipes (2024)

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated July 1, 2019

Have you ever found yourself dreaming of a pulled pork sandwich or a big plate of sweet barbecued ribs as you drive home from work? But alas, you’ll have to wait until the next day to satisfy that craving, because there’s no time to make such a dinner and still eat at a reasonable hour. Not anymore, as any Instant Pot owner knows. These magical new machines are giving home cooks the ability to make scratch meals faster than ever before — two to six times faster to be exact. And that is precisely why so many home cooks have fallen head over heels for the Instant Pot.

Wait, What Is an Instant Pot?

If you’ve never heard of the Instant Pot, here’s the skinny: Instant Pot is a brand name multicooker, which is a countertop electric appliance so named because it has the ability to slow cook, pressure cook, make rice, make yogurt, sauté and warm. Allowing home cooks to make everything from pulled pork to cheesecake in a single pot, Instant Pots have revolutionized home cooking – think of it as the microwave of the new millennium.

I’ve Had Trouble Finding Recipes That Work. What’s the Deal?

People have been hungry for recipes since Instant Pots first hit home kitchens in 2010. Food bloggers led the way and food sites have followed suit. The Internet is now awash in recipes, but not all recipes are created equal. Untested recipes lead to unsatisfactory results, which is exactly what inspired the curious minds in the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens. As more people buy Instant Pots (and they are) — the Facebook community has grown to include more than 1 Million users — the demand for reliable recipes is on the rise.

What’s Different About Betty’s Instant Pot Recipes?

Our recipe developers have studied this appliance from top to bottom to understand exactly how it works. By the way, we saved our notes, so you can learn from all our experiments in this article all about the Instant Pot.

With a solid understanding of how Instant Pots work, they began developing recipes for the most popular model, the 6-quart. Applying their vigorous testing methods — every recipe is tested at least five times to ensure home cooks will get the same results. Recipe developers discovered what’s best cooked in the Instant Pot. It turns out meltingly tender meat — so bring on the ribs, pulled pork, whole chickens and more — and makes quick work of soups, stews and one-pot dinners. And that is how this batch of what we truly believe are Betty’s best Instant Pot recipes came to be on your screen. We hope these recipes will help you make the most of your own kitchen magician!

Can I Use These Recipes in My Stovetop Pressure Cooker?

If you have a stovetop pressure cooker, you should be aware that the recipes you use with it are not interchangeable for the Instant Pot. Stovetop pressure cookers and Instant Pots have different PSI (amount of pressure) at high and low settings, so you won’t get the same results.

Please also note that since these recipes were tested in 6-quart Instant pots, results could vary when using other brands of multicookers or different sized Instant Pots.

Questions, Comments, Requests? You’ve Got Betty’s Ear.

We’d love to hear what you think of these recipes, and we’re keen to answer the questions that come up when you’re in the kitchen making them. Finally, the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens are constantly developing new recipes, so leave a comment below if you’re looking for a particular dish.

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Best Instant Pot Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Do professional chefs use Instant Pot? ›

Chefs tend to prefer stovetop pressure cookers and, of course, being present during cooking.

What should I make first in my new Instant Pot? ›

When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it's a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you're already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function.

What is the best and easiest Instant Pot? ›

The Best Overall pick Instant Pot Duo Plus 8-Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker was immediately our favorite. Conquering our cooking tests with ease and precision, this model is functional and affordable. Our experts were impressed by how many purposes it serves and how easy it was to use and clean it.

Does quantity matter in Instant Pot? ›

Overfilling your Instant Pot can affect the pressure that builds up inside, so you might end up with a mushy meal, or one that doesn't cook properly. Also, an overly-full Instant Pot can lead to a clogged pressure release knob, because food and liquid can get sucked up inside.

Who is the best cooker in the world? ›

1. Dabiz Muñoz
  • #1 Dabiz Muñoz. Spain.
  • #2 Rene Redzepi. Denmark.
  • #3 Joan Roca. Spain.
  • #4 Massimo Bottura. Italy.
  • #5 Andoni Luis Aduriz. Spain.
Oct 18, 2023

Are Instant Pots healthier? ›

Instant pot recipes are absolutely healthy as long as what you put in the recipe is healthy,” she says. The shorter cooking time may also result in the greater preservation of vitamins and minerals when compared to other longer types of cooking.

Why does Instapot say burn food? ›

The Instant Pot's burn message simply means that your Instant Pot has detected that its inner pot has gotten too hot. There may be a slight amount of burned food at the bottom of your pot, but not enough to ruin whatever you're cooking.

What happens if you don't put water in a pressure cooker? ›

Can a Pressure Cooker Be Used Without Water? It is important to never run a pressure cooker without water. It cannot cook your food properly without water, and the pressure will build to such an extent that the lid, pressure valve, plugs, and hot food could be thrown all over the kitchen.

What cookware is most used by professional chefs? ›

As chefs have to handle vigorous, pan-clanging cooking day in and day out, they tend to lean toward stainless steel cookware instead of aluminium cookware. Another massive reason why stainless steel cookware has always been the chef's favourite is the fact that it doesn't react with acidic foods.

Do professional chefs like induction cooking? ›

[Induction] is absolutely fantastic,” says Massimo Capra, Toronto-based restaurateur and celebrity chef. “And you can control it very, very well. If you put it at a certain temperature, it stays at that temperature.” Two years ago, Capra and his wife installed an induction cooktop in their home kitchen.

Do commercial kitchens use pressure cookers? ›

Easy to Use: Pressure cookers are easy to use and require less supervision than other methods of cooking. This makes them ideal for commercial kitchens where staff may have limited experience.

What do professional cooks use? ›

Knives - A good set of knives is essential for any professional chef, as they will be doing a lot of cutting, slicing, and chopping. Cutting boards - A sturdy cutting board is also essential to prevent damaging kitchen surfaces and to provide a good surface for cutting and chopping.

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