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-Cooked Mesquite Ribs

    7 reviews

    When we're missing the taste of grilled food during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue flavor...


    Pressure-Cooker Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork served there, so I went about making it for...


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

    3 reviews

    The flavors of this Indian-style entree keep me coming back for more. The dish isn’t
    fancy, and it’s simply...


    Pressure Cooker Hoisin Meatballs

    2 reviews

    I love the start of fall because that means it's football season! Meatballs are filling and hearty and great for...


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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 Thai Coconut Beef

    6 reviews

    My husband and I love Thai food, but going out on weeknights can be challenging with busy schedules. I wanted...


    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....


    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...

    Beef and Black Bean Spaghetti Squash

    1 review

    I've been working on developing healthier recipes that still taste fabulous—and keep me satisfied. This squash tossed with beef, beans...


    Beef and Pasta Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    Brimming with meat and vegetables, this full-bodied soup is sure to take the chill off frosty weather. Vary the veggies...


    Pressure-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    Beef chuck roast gives this classic sandwich and its rich broth a hearty flavor. Add a crusty roll and you...


    Sweet Beef Stew

    "This is not your usual beef stew, which is why I get so many requests for the recipe," relates Anne...


    Ham with Vegetables

    5 reviews

    "There isn't a quicker complete meal than this one—it takes just minutes in the pressure cooker," confides Ernestine Beoughter of...


    Cornbread-Stuffed Pork Chops

    1 review

    Tart apple adds a delicious flavor to the moist stuffing that fills these savory chops. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    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,...


    Quick German Potato Salad

    2 reviews

    "This salad is one of my husband's favorites," writes Diane Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina. "Just fill the pressure cooker,...

    Giardiniera

    2 reviews

    Sweet and tangy, this Italian condiment is packed with peppers, cauliflower, carrots and other crisp-tender veggies. It’s perfect to offer...


    Classic Hummus

    3 reviews

    We love hummus, and this version is really amazing. If you have a pressure cooker, this is an easy, tasty...


    25-Minute Turkey Chili

    9 reviews

    This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set...


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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 Cranberry Apple Red Cabbage

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


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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...

    Pressure-Cooker Homemade 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.