Instant Pot Cooking Times Cheat Sheet
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Get ready to elevate your cooking game with the ultimate tool for Instant Pot success: the Instant Pot Cooking Times Cheat Sheet!
This game-changing resource is your key to unlocking the full potential of your Instant Pot, allowing you to create mouthwatering meals in record time.
Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to culinary confidence by using this to create perfectly timed dishes!
What I love about this cheat sheet is that you have Instant Pot cooking times at your fingertips without having to waste hours searching for recipes or second-guessing cooking times.
I’ve compiled a comprehensive collection of foolproof Instant Pot cooking times. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie to pressure cooking, this cheat sheet is designed to be your trusty sidekick, ensuring your meals turn out flawlessly every time.
Print out the PDF at the bottom of the blog post and tape it to your fridge for easy access.
Instant Pot Meat Times
Cook all of the meat on HIGH. The times listed below are for fresh meats. You will need to adjust the time for frozen meats. Always seal/brown the meats in oil to seal in the juices and add extra flavor.
| Meats | Time/lb | Release |
| Whole Chicken (2-2.5KG) | 8 | Natural |
| Chicken Breast (Boneless) | 6-8 | Quick |
| Chicken Pieces (w/Bones) | 10-15 | Quick |
| Chicken Thighs (w/Bones) | 12 | Quick |
| Chicken Wings | 5-7 | Natural |
| Chicken Breast (Boneless) | 6-8 | Quick |
| Stewing Beef | 20 | Natural |
| Beef Oxtail | 40-50 | Natural |
| Beef Brisket | Roast | Steak (Small) | 15-20 | Quick |
| Beef Brisket | Roast | Steak (Large) | 20-25 | Quick |
| Beef Meatballs | 5 | Quick |
| Beef Shank | 25-30 | Quick |
| Beef Ribs | 20-25 | Quick |
| Pork Ribs | 15-20 | Natural |
| Pork Sausage | 10-15 | Quick |
| Pork Tenderloin | 7-9 | Quick |
| Pork Butt Roast | 15 | Quick |
| Pork Chops Bone-in | Boneless | 4-5 | Quick |
| Ham (Picnic Shoulder) | 8 | Quick |
| Turkey Breast (Whole) | 20-25 | Quick |
| Turkey Breast (Boneless) | 7-9 | Quick |
| Turkey Drumstick | 15-20 | Quick |
| Lamb Shank | 30 | Natural |
| Stewing Lamb | 12-15 | Natural |
| Leg of Lamb | 15 | Natural |
Instant Pot Seafood Cooking Times
Cook all of the seafood on HIGH. The times listed below are for fresh seafood. You will need to adjust the time for frozen seafood.
| Seafood | Time | Release |
| Shrimp | Prawns | 1-3 | Quick |
| Salmon Fillets | 4 | Quick |
| Lobster | Crab | Fish Fillet | 2-3 | Quick |
| Crab (Whole) | 2-3 | Quick |
| Mussels | 1-2 | Quick |
| Calamari | 20-23 | Quick |
Instant Pot Vegetable Cooking Times
Cook all of the vegetables on HIGH. The times listed below are for fresh vegetables. You will need to adjust the time for frozen vegetables.
| Vegetables | Time | Release |
| Carrots (Whole) | 3-5 | Natural |
| Carrots (Sliced) | 1-2 | Quick |
| Broccoli Florets | 1 | Quick |
| Brussel Sprouts (Whole) | 1 | Quick |
| Cabbage | 1 | Quick |
| Corn on the Cob | 1 | Quick |
| Okra | 2-3 | Quick |
| Collard Greens | 4-5 | Quick |
| Potato (Cubed) | 1 | Quick |
| Potato (Whole Small) | 3-5 | Quick |
| Potato (Whole Large) | 20-25 | Natural |
| Sweet Potato (Cubed) | 1 | Natural |
| Butternut Squash (Sliced) | 1-2 | Quick |
| Eggplant (Sliced or Cubed) | 3-4 | Quick |
| Peas | 1-2 | Quick |
| Cauliflower Florets | 1 | Quick |
Instant Pot Beans Cooking Times
Cook the beans and legumes on HIGH. Let the pressure release naturally for at least 20 minutes before doing a quick release.
| Beans & Legumes | Liquid Ratio | Time (Dry) | Time (Soaked) |
| Lima Beans | 1:3 | 12-14 | 6-10 |
| Cannellini Beans | 1:3 | 30-35 | 6-9 |
| Kidney Beans | 1:3 | 15-20 | 7-8 |
| Black Beans | 1:3 | 20-25 | 6-8 |
| Pinto Beans | 1:3 | 25-30 | 6-9 |
| Navy Beans | 1:3 | 20-25 | 7-8 |
| Green Lentils | 1:3 | 8-10 | – |
| Red Lentils | 1:3 | 1-2 | – |
| Brown Lentils | 1:3 | 8-10 | – |
| Chick Peas | 1:3 | 35-40 | 10-15 |
| Soy Beans | 1:3 | 35-45 | 18-20 |
| Peas | 1:3 | 16-20 | 10-12 |
Instant Pot Rice Cooking Times
Cook the rice on HIGH. Do natural release for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure using quick release.
| Rice | Liquid Ratio | Time |
| Jasmine Rice | 1:3 | 4-6 |
| Brown Rice | 1:3 | 20-22 |
| White Rice | 1:1 | 4 |
| Wild Rice | 1:1 | 20-25 |
Instant Pot Grain Cooking Times
Cook the grains on HIGH. Do natural release for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure using quick release.
| Grains | Liquid Ratio | Time |
| Israeli Couscous | 1:2 | 2-3 |
| Pearl Barley | 1:2.5 | 20-22 |
| Quinoa | 1:1 | 1 |
| Polenta | 1:2.5 | 9 |
Instant Pot Oatmeal Cooking Times
Cook the oatmeal on HIGH. Do natural release for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure using quick release.
| Oatmeal Type | Liquid Ratio | Time |
| Quick Cooking Oatmeal | 1:2 | 1 |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal | 1:2 | 15 |
| Old Fashioned Oatmeal | 1:2 | 10 |
Instant Pot Cheat Sheet
You can print this Instant Pot cheat sheet pdf by clicking on the print button on the right-hand side. You can also download this to your device by clicking on the arrow image on the right-hand side.
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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.
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