Pressure Cookers: Tutorials, Guides & Recipes

Curious about pressure-cooking? You’re in the right place. We’ll show you how to use a pressure cooker pot, plus offer tips, recipes and techniques.

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    Pressure-Cooker Beef Tips

    28 reviews

    These beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve them over brown rice,...


    Pressure-Cooker Sicilian Meat Sauce

    4 reviews

    People have told me this is better than the gravy their Sicilian grandmothers used to make. But don't tell the...


    Pressure Cooker Apple Comfort

    2 reviews

    When the temperature drops and winter rolls in, it's the perfect time for this warm and satisfying dessert. —Awynne Thurstenson,...


    Pressure-Cooker Cherry & Spice Rice Pudding

    1 review

    I live in Traverse City, which calls itself the cherry capital of the world. What better way to celebrate our...


    Pressure-Cooker Cranberry Apple Red Cabbage

    When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish....


    Pressure-Cooker Celebration Brussels Sprouts

    1 review

    This recipe hits all the flavor points and makes a fantastic side throughout the year. Plus, you've got to love...


    Pressure-Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole

    1 review

    We tweaked this family-friendly classic tuna casserole to work for the pressure cooker. Go for easy, wholesome and totally homemade!—Taste...


    Pressure-Cooker Molten Mocha Cake

    2 reviews

    When I first made my decadent chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's one...

    Pressure Cooker Peach Salsa

    Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a hands-down winner over store versions. As a treat, I give my co-workers...


    Pressure Cooker Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos

    2 reviews

    My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook...


    Pressure Cooker Nutty Apple Butter

    Being a New England native, I love apple-picking season. Grab some apples and peanut butter to make this creamy PB&J...


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    Pressure Cooker Very Vanilla Cheesecake

    9 reviews

    Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor, and making it in the pressure cooker creates a silky, smooth...


    Lora’s Pressure-Cooker Red Beans & Rice

    4 reviews

    My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies, it's tasty, easy and economical...


    Pressure Cooker Mexican Carnitas

    Carnitas are small pieces of crisp pork that are very popular in Mexico. The secret to this recipe is the...


    Pressure-Cooker Orange Spice Carrots

    1 review

    To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My carrots with orange and cinnamon...


    Pressure-Cooked Broccoli Egg Cups

    Serving brunch? These delicious Instant Pot egg cups are filled with crunchy bites of broccoli and served in ramekins. I...


    Pressure-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

    14 reviews

    Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers...

    Pressure Cooker Rigatoni with Sausage & Peas

    5 reviews

    With a tomatoey meat sauce and tangy goat cheese, this weeknight wonder is my version of comfort food. You want...


    Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs

    12 reviews

    These tender pressure-cooker short ribs explode with flavor, and they're a quick and easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs....


    Salmon with Spinach Sauce

    You won't have to fish for compliments with this tasty recipe. Poaching is a quick and healthy way to prepare...


    Pot Roast and Vegetables

    1 review

    “My mother used this recipe at least once a week when I was a child,” says Cheryl Rihn of Bloomer,...


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    Rice Meatballs

    7 reviews

    I first made these meatballs when our children were small, and they just loved them. I occasionally use cream of...


    Pressure-Cooker Beef Carnitas

    3 reviews

    I came up with this pressure-cooker beef carnitas recipe while cleaning out my refrigerator, and trying to figure out what...

    Instant Pot Chicken Broth

    1 review

    There’s nothing better or more satisfying than making your own chicken broth. You
    can control the amount of seasoning...


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    The Best Pressure Cookers of 2023, According to Our Test Kitchen Experts

    Our Test Kitchen tried the most popular brands—including Instant Pot—to find the best pressure cooker/multicooker you can buy.