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 Cheddar Bacon Ale Dip

    2 reviews

    My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize at our office party recipe contest. Use whatever beer you like, but...


    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 Lemon Red Potatoes

    2 reviews

    Butter, lemon juice, parsley and chives enhance this simple side dish. I usually prepare these potatoes when I'm having company....


    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 Beef Brisket in Beer

    4 reviews

    One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning...


    Pressure-Cooker Flan in a Jar

    2 reviews

    Spoil yourself or the people you love with these delightful portable custards—a cute and fun take on the


    Pressure-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

    6 reviews

    My mother gave me this recipe 40 years ago. It's a wonderfully tasty dish that's perfect for a pressure cooker....


    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 Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork

    6 reviews

    Even though a co-worker gave me this recipe more than 20 years ago, my family still enjoys it today.—Martha Nickerson,...


    Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese

    2 reviews

    For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp and pasta recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing dish. It's a nice...


    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...


    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


    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 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...


    Pressure-Cooker Char Siu Pork

    4 reviews

    I based this juicy pork on Asian influence in Hawaii. It's tasty as is, in a bun or over rice....


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

    6 reviews

    My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for...


    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...

    Pressure-Cooker Italian Sausage & Kale Soup

    2 reviews

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    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 Fabulous Fajitas

    5 reviews

    When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add...


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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 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...


    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,...

    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....


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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.