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Master the art of Instant Pot cooking with this comprehensive guide to cooking times and liquid requirements. From perfectly cooked vegetables in just minutes to tender meats, fluffy grains, and beans without soaking, this reference chart covers everything you need. The guide includes precise pressure levels, cooking times, and venting instructions for dozens of ingredients. Whether you're new to pressure cooking or a seasoned pro, these timing tables will help you achieve perfect results every time with your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Instant Pot Minimum Liquid Requirement
Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid  
3 Quarts / 2.8 Litres 1 cup (~8 oz / 250 mL)  
6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 1 ½ cups (~12 oz / 375 mL)  
8 Quarts / 7.6 Litres 2 cups (~16 oz / 500 mL)  
10 Quarts / 9.5 Litres 2 ½ cups (~20 oz / 625 mL)  
Directions
Pressure Levels
Pressure Type kPa Range psi Range  
Low Pressure 35–55 kPa 5–8 psi  
High Pressure 65–85 kPa 9.4–12.3 psi  
*Note: LUX models only operate on High pressure.*
Vegetables (Fresh)
Food Pressure Time Venting
Asparagus (whole or cut) High 1 min Quick Release
Beans (green, yellow, wax) High 1 min Quick Release
Broccoli florets Low 1 min Quick Release
Brussels sprouts (whole) High 1 min Quick Release
Cabbage (wedges) High 1 min Quick Release
Cabbage (halved) High 3 mins Quick Release
Cabbage (whole) High 4–5 mins Quick Release
Carrots (chunked) High 1–2 mins Quick Release
Carrots (whole) High 3 mins Quick Release
Cauliflower florets High 1 min Quick Release
Corn on the cob High 1 min Quick Release
Mixed vegetables High 1 min Quick Release
Potatoes (cubed) High 1 min Quick Release
Potatoes (small, whole) High 3–5 mins Quick Release
Potatoes (large, whole) High 5–8 mins Quick Release
Squash (butternut, cubed) High 1–2 mins Quick Release
Squash (butternut, halved) High 4–6 mins Quick Release
Sweet potato (cubed) High 1 min Quick Release
Sweet potato (large, whole) High 5–8 mins Quick Release
Meat and Poultry (Fresh)
Food Quantity Pressure Time Venting
Beef, stew – High 25 mins Natural Release
Beef, large chunks per 450g / 1 lb High 25–30 mins Natural Release
Beef stock/bone broth – High 4 hours Natural Release
Chicken stock/bone broth – High 2 hours Natural Release
Fish stock/bone broth – High 30–45 mins Natural Release
Chicken breast (boneless) per 450g / 1 lb High 5–8 mins Natural Release
Chicken, whole per 450g / 1 lb High 8 mins Natural Release
Eggs, large (hard boiled) 8–12 High 3–5 mins Natural Release
Lamb, leg per 450g / 1 lb High 15 mins Natural Release
Pork, butt roast per 450g / 1 lb High 15 mins Natural Release
Pork, back ribs per 450g / 1 lb High 15–20 mins Natural Release
Fish, whole 1–1.5 lbs Low 4–5 mins Quick Release
Fish, fillet 1 lb Low 1–2 mins Quick Release
Lobster 2 tails Low 2 mins Quick Release
Mussels 1 lb Low 1–2 mins Quick Release
Seafood soup/stock 2 lbs Low 7–8 mins Quick Release
Shrimp/prawn 1 lb Low 1–2 mins Quick Release
Rice and Grains
Food Rice:Water Ratio Pressure Time Venting
Barley, pearl 1 : 2.5 High 10 mins Natural Release
Congee, thick 1.4 : 1.5 High 15–20 mins Natural Release
Millet 1 : 1.75 High 1–3 mins Natural Release
Oats, quick cooking 1 : 2 High 1–3 mins Natural Release
Oats, steel-cut 2 : 3 High 2–3 mins Natural Release
Porridge 1.6 : 1.7 High 5–7 mins Natural Release
Quinoa 1 : 1.25 High 1 min Natural Release
Rice, basmati 1 : 1 Low 4 mins Natural Release
Rice, brown 1 : 1 Low 20 mins Natural Release
Rice, jasmine 1 : 1 Low 4 mins Natural Release
Rice, white 1 : 1 Low 4 mins Natural Release
Rice, wild 1 : 1 Low 20 mins Natural Release
Beans, Legumes, and Lentils
Food Pressure Time (Dry) Time (Soaked) Venting
Black beans High 20 mins 3 mins Quick Release
Black-eyed peas High 16 mins 4 mins Quick Release
Chickpeas (kabuli/garbanzo) High 35 mins 5 mins Quick Release
Cannellini beans High 25 mins 3 mins Natural Release
Kidney beans, red High 20 mins 3 mins Natural Release
Lentils, green/brown High 8 mins NA Quick Release
Lentils, yellow, split High 2 mins NA Quick Release
Lima beans High 3 mins 1 min Natural Release
Navy/Great Northern beans High 15 mins 3 mins Natural Release
Pigeon peas High 10 mins 2–3 mins Natural Release
Pinto beans High 10 mins 2–3 mins Natural Release
Soybeans High 35 mins 17 mins Quick Release
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