Instant Pot Archives - Pressure Cooking Today™ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/category/instant-pot/ The Best Instant Pot Recipes / Easy Pressure Cooker Recipes for the Electric Pressure Cooker Sun, 15 May 2022 12:07:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Use an Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/getting-started-with-your-new-electric-pressure-cooker-or-instant-pot/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/getting-started-with-your-new-electric-pressure-cooker-or-instant-pot/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:29:00 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=7594 Wondering how to use your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, Crockpot Express, Power Pressure Cooker XL, or other brand of electric pressure cooker? Let me help you get it out of the box and into your meal plans with this Getting Started Guide! I have all the details you need to get you cooking and loving […]

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Wondering how to use your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, Crockpot Express, Power Pressure Cooker XL, or other brand of electric pressure cooker? Let me help you get it out of the box and into your meal plans with this Getting Started Guide! I have all the details you need to get you cooking and loving your machine!

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Happy Holidays and Welcome to Pressure Cooking Today!

Here at Pressure Cooking Today, we post easy and delicious recipes and training guides for the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or any other brand of electric pressure cooker! 

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How to Make Your First Meal in Your Pressure Cooker https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/make-your-first-meal-in-your-pressure-cooker/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/make-your-first-meal-in-your-pressure-cooker/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2021 23:04:00 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=32693 If you're wondering what recipe should I make first in my new Instant Pot or pressure cooker, start with this easy Instant Pot recipe and guide.

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Get your new pressure cooker out of the box and get cooking! In this post, I break down a standard pressure cooker recipe and include all the details you need to make your first meal in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, Crockpot Express, Power Pressure Cooker XL, or any other brand of electric pressure cooker!

Make Your First Meal in the Electric Pressure Cooker - Shredded Barbecue Chicken from the Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook page 64

Welcome to part 4 of the Getting Started Guide. You’re ready to get cooking in your new electric pressure cooker!

One of my favorite things is how quickly meals come together in the electric pressure cooker. Many recipes on my site can be made in under 30 minutes. For this post, I’ve adapted one of my 30-minute meals, the Shredded Barbecue Chicken recipe from my cookbook, The Electric Pressure Cooker CookbookI often use this chicken for both sandwiches and salads—it’s one I often have on hand.

The recipe below expands on the steps in the cookbook recipe and includes specific details for the top brands of electric pressure cookers. You can refer to this post when making other recipes in the pressure cooker.

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Best Easy Instant Pot Recipes https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/easy-recipes-for-the-pressure-cooker/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/easy-recipes-for-the-pressure-cooker/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2021 16:01:00 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=2780 These are the 33 best easy instant pot recipes for your electric pressure cooker, including desserts, breakfasts, and dinners.

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These are the 33 Best Easy Instant Pot Recipes for breakfast, weeknight dinners, and sweet treats that come together in minutes with your electric pressure cooker!

collage of Easy Recipes to make in the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, Crockpot Express, or any other brand of electric pressure cooker

Are you hoping to use your new Instant Pot to make it a little easier to get dinner on the table? We’ve got you covered—an electric pressure cooker is a great way to make your favorite long-cooked dishes in a fraction of the time.

From tender pulled pork to hearty stews and chilis, the Instant Pot is the best way to make dinner time a little easier. But it’s not just for dinner!

This list of the best easy Instant Pot recipes includes fast breakfasts, side dishes, and even a few simple desserts.

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Instant Pot Pro Plus Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-plus-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-plus-review/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:15:39 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=43843 IN-DEPTH REVIEW: The Instant Pot Pro Plus offers Max pressure for canning, WiFi connectivity, along with a touch screen and a black stainless exterior. Find out all the Pros & Cons

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The Instant Pot Pro Plus is new for 2021 and is a mash-up of many people’s favorite models, offering a Max pressure setting and Wifi connectivity, along with a large shiny touch screen and black stainless exterior.

Instant Pot Pro Plus on a kitchen counter with the box in the background.

The new Instant Pot Pro Plus is here! We’ve been cooking in it for about two weeks now, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this tech-y spin on our favorite Instant Pot Pro.

Bottom Line: If you loved the Instant Pot Smart Wi-fi for its connectivity or the Instant Pot Max for canning, you’ll really love the Instant Pot Pro Plus, which makes serious improvements to both of those models.

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How to Cook Pasta in the Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/how-to-cook-pasta-in-the-instant-pot/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/how-to-cook-pasta-in-the-instant-pot/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2021 06:03:00 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=32630 Learn how to cook pasta in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other brand of electric pressure cooker. This is the easiest, hands-off way to make perfect pasta every time.  If your household is anything like mine, you love a good pasta dinner! There are so many delicious options that it’s the perfect go-to dinner, […]

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Learn how to cook pasta in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other brand of electric pressure cooker. This is the easiest, hands-off way to make perfect pasta every time. 

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If your household is anything like mine, you love a good pasta dinner! There are so many delicious options that it’s the perfect go-to dinner, whether you’re serving just yourself or a hungry crowd. 

Making pasta in the Instant Pot is one of the easiest ways to do it. No babysitting, stirring, or boiling water necessary! (And no tomato sauce splattered all over my oven afterwards either!)

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Instant Pot Pro Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-review/#comments Fri, 21 May 2021 05:45:30 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=42087 The Instant Pot Pro is now my first-choice recommendation for a high-end pressure cooker, thanks to the flat-bottom cooking pot with handles, redesigned lid, large display, and favorite buttons.

Read the full review to find out why...

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The Instant Pot Pro is new for 2021 and is a great high-end pressure cooker. It is a worthy replacement to the discontinued Duo Evo Plus, packed with user-favorite features that make it worth the cost.

An Instant Pot Pro in black stainless steel sitting in front of the black Instant Pot box it came in

We’ve taken the new Instant Pot Pro for a spin, and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about the successor to the Duo Evo Plus!

This ended up being our longest review yet! Click the links below to jump to the sections you’re interested in:

To compare the Instant Pot Pro with other models, check out my Instant Pot buying-guide, then go in-depth with my other Instant Pot Reviews.

Bottom Line: The Instant Pot Pro is now my first-choice recommendation for a high-end pressure cooker, thanks to the flat-bottom cooking pot with handles, redesigned lid, large display, and favorite buttons.

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5 Tips for Getting Great Results from Your Instant Pot https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/5-tips-for-getting-great-results-from-your-instant-pot/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/5-tips-for-getting-great-results-from-your-instant-pot/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:15:00 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=38969 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these are five important but often overlooked tips for getting great results when using your Instant Pot. Cooking in an Instant Pot is fast, fun and flavorful. And, like most things in the kitchen, there is more than one “right way” to do it!  If you’re a […]

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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these are five important but often overlooked tips for getting great results when using your Instant Pot.

Cooking in an Instant Pot is fast, fun and flavorful. And, like most things in the kitchen, there is more than one “right way” to do it! 

If you’re a new Instant Pot / pressure cooker owner or you’re just starting to brush up on new ways to use your favorite appliance, start here: 

These are the most important things to know about getting started with an Instant Pot at home. 

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The Instant Pot Burn Message: What to Do and How to Avoid It in the Future https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/the-instant-pot-burn-message-what-to-do-and-how-to-avoid-it-in-the-future/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/the-instant-pot-burn-message-what-to-do-and-how-to-avoid-it-in-the-future/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:49:37 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=38838 What to do when you see the Instant Pot burn notice to save your dinner and enjoy a burn-free meal. Plus, how to avoid the Instant Pot burn message in the future.

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The Instant Pot burn notice can be flustering, but you can often save your meal! Here’s what to do when you see the Instant Pot burn message, and how to save dinner in any electric pressure cooker!

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There you are, in the middle of making a tasty meal, when suddenly you get the “Burn” notice. Uggggggh….

We’re here to let you know what to do when you see the Instant Pot Burn notice and how you can save your dinner.  

Click here to skip down to where we talk about how to avoid it in the future.

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Instant Pot Duo Gourmet Review https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-duo-gourmet-review/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-duo-gourmet-review/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:12:56 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=38338 The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet is a new, Costco-exclusive Instant Pot model released in 2020. The 6-quart Gourmet has some deluxe cooking modes, an upgraded auto-seal lid, and comes with basic accessories—available for a budget price.

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The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet is a new, Costco-exclusive Instant Pot model released in 2020. The 6-quart Gourmet has some deluxe cooking modes, an upgraded auto-seal lid, and comes with basic accessories—available for a budget price.

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The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet combines many of my favorite features from the latest Instant Pot models at a competitive price point.

It has the a similar button layout to the updated Duo Plus, the display of the Duo, the push-button pressure release that I love from the Duo Nova

Read my complete review for everything you need to know about the new Instant Pot Duo Gourmet! Or, jump to my How To Use The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet video.

Looking to Buy? The Instant Pot Duo Gourmet 6-quart is now available at Costco for $79. However, starting October 28th, they’re offering a $20 off coupon to bring it close to last year’s Black Friday prices for the classic Duo and Duo Nova. (While supplies last.)

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Best Instant Pot to Buy in 2021 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/best-instant-pot-to-buy/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/best-instant-pot-to-buy/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:44:05 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=35571 Trying to determine which Instant Pot to get? Check out this 2021 Instant Pot Comparison and Buying Guide to read about the available options and get the Instant Pot size and model that’s right for you. The first Instant Pot pressure cooker came out in 2012. Since then, Instant Pot has released at least 15 new […]

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Trying to determine which Instant Pot to get? Check out this 2021 Instant Pot Comparison and Buying Guide to read about the available options and get the Instant Pot size and model that’s right for you.

Close ups of three different Instant Pot models for the Instant Pot Comparison

The first Instant Pot pressure cooker came out in 2012. Since then, Instant Pot has released at least 15 new models (some with different versions), and all with slightly different features. 

It can be really hard to keep track!

Let me take away the guess work and point you towards the best Instant Pot to buy for your situation with this Instant Pot Comparison and Buying Guide, completely updated as of October 2020.

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