HOW TO CONVERT A RECIPE FOR THE
INSTANT POT
I’m often asked how to convert a recipe into a pressure cooker recipe. So the last time I converted a recipe to make in an Instant Pot, I wrote down the steps. Today I’m sharing my tips for converting recipes to make in electric pressure cookers.
Before you convert a recipe, ask yourself: Is the recipe a good choice for the pressure cooker?
If you want a crispy, fried coating on your meat or veggies, pressure cooking is not the best method. If you’re cooking meat that’s very lean, or expensive and tender already, the pressure cooker is probably not the best method for cooking that meat.
How do I know what cook time to use when I convert a recipe?
Ideally, if you can find a similar recipe online or in a cookbook and use the cook time used in that recipe. Then change the ingredients to use the ingredients from the recipe you’re adapting.
HOW MUCH LIQUID SHOULD I USE?
Generally 1 cup of liquid. If you’re using ingredients that contain lots of water, such as chicken, fruit or vegetables, you may be able to use less liquid.
WHAT INGREDIENTS SHOULDN'T I USE IN THE PRESSURE COOKER? If there are thickeners, such as corn starch or flour, in the original recipe, make a slurry and add them after pressure cooking.
Keep a notebook of tips when you convert a recipe for the Instant Pot.