Top 10 Best Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker Recipes of 2016 (2024)

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10 Best Instant Pot and PressureCooker Recipes of 2016

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10 Best Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker Recipes of 2016

Thanks to all my wonderful Readers. Last year was full of yummy recipes and I appreciate all your feedback and support. You all keep asking me, which are the top Pressure Cooker recipes on the blog. I’ve read your reviews, listened to the feedback and crunched the numbers.

Instant Pot is the #1 best selling Pressure Cooker on Amazon.It is nothing like the old Stove Top Pressure Cookers. The Instant Potis safe and easy to use. Instant Pot has safety features built in. You cannot open the Instant Pot, unless all pressure has been released!

10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for New Owners

If you are on the fence about getting your first Pressure Cooker, check out my poston Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Brand New Ownersand let your fears fall away. These recipes work in all brands of Electric Pressure Cookers. Think of it this way. A recipe for a GE Oven will work in an LG Oven, right? Same thing with pressure cooking. AnyPressure Cooker Recipe can be made in any brand of Electric Pressure Cooker.

FUN FACT – and in keeping with the oven analogy, if ever your food is not cooked enough after Pressure Cooking, just put it back into the Pressure Cookerand cook it some more,using 1-5 minute increments. It is never a problem to use your Pressure Cookerimmediately after releasing pressure!

Here is the Count Down to the Top Ten Recipes of 2016.

10. Chinese Take-Out Beef and Broccoli

Pressure Cooker Chinese Take-Out Beef and Broccoli

Coming in at Number 10, this Authentic Chinese Take-Out Beef and Broccoli is easy on your wallet. Sweet/Black Soy Sauce is an integral part of Asian Cooking, so check it out and please don’t confuse Sweet/Black Soy Sauce with Dark Soy Sauceor Regular Soy Sauce. Sweet/Black Soy Sauceis very thick and sweet, like Molasses. My favorite brand of Sweet/Black Soy Sauce is Healthy Boy.

It is not often available on line, so my second choice, which is easily available is Koon Chun Double Sweet/Black Soy Sauce. Add my Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot in Pot Rice recipe and make this Beef and Broccoli a One Pot Meal!

9. Macaroni and Cheese, Fully Loaded

Number 9 is this Creamy Macaroni and Cheese. It comes fully loaded with a Crispy Bacon Breadcrumb Toppingthat you can cook on the Stove in Cast Iron, while your pasta is cooking in your Pressure Cooker

Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish, your will impress your family.

8. Beef and Macaroni {Bolognese/Johnny Marzetti}

Pressure Cooker Beef and Macaroni

Number 8 is Beef and Macaroni (Bolognese/Johnny Marzetti). This pasta and homemade meat sauce will feed a crowd in under 30 minutes, but tastes like you were cooking all day. Kids go crazy for this meal

Kids and adults alike, love the Cavatappi Pasta. The cheese squishes out from the center!

7. One Pot Spaghetti Dinner

Pressure Cooker One Pot Spaghetti Dinner

Number 7 is this One Pot Spaghetti Dinner with Homemade Pasta Sauce. Way back in 2003, this was one of my first mealsI cooked in my first Pressure Cooker.

The Sauce tastes like it was cooked all day, but you can have this on your table, any day of the week, in just30 minutes.

6. Pork Chops and Homemade Mushroom Gravy

Pressure Cooker Pork Chops in Homemade Mushroom Gravy

Number 6 is the deliciousPork Chops in Homemade Mushroom Gravy. It is made with fresh Mushrooms and all natural, homemade ingredients.

Never buy canned soup again. Use my own Homemade Seasoned Salt too!

5. Chicken Pot Pie

Pressure Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Number 5 is Chicken Pot Pie. This is a very simple and delicious beginner’s recipe which is warm and comforting and makes you feel good all over.

4. Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Italian Soup

Number 4 is the famous Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Italian Soup. I’m told ittastes even better than Olive Garden. It might be because you cook it at home and get to enjoy it at your own Dinner Table.

This is another very quick meal that in on the table in less than 30 minutes, start to finish. Enjoy it with a nicecrusty loaf of my Country Sourdough Bread.

3. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Pressure Cooker Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Number 3 is the wildly popular Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken.

This recipeis a restaurant quality meal that you can make any night of the week, in your own Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, in less than 30 minutes, start to finish.

2. New York Cheesecake

Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake

This Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake weights in at Number 2. This recipeis inspired by Lindy’s Restaurant in New York. They are know for their famous Cheesecake.

This will be the last Cheesecake recipe you use. Nothing even comes close. For my favorite Cheesecake Pan, click here.

Now for the best and most talked about recipe for all of 2016. Are you ready to see everyone’s favorite recipe for 2016?

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Yep, you guessed it! This Instant Pot Greek Yogurt is the Number 1 Best Yogurt Recipe of All Time.

1. Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

Thick Instant Pot Greek Yogurt is so simple to make. This creamy and smooth Greek Yogurt will save you so much money. Make some yogurt in 9 easy steps! With Step by Step directions and photos, you will have delicious and creamy Homemade Greek Yogurt.

These tricks, tips and methodwork so well and are so popular,many bloggers have written their own blog posts based on all my trials and research. What a compliment!

But wait, before you go, check outthis list of Recommended Accessories. The Cheesecake Pan, Steamer Basket and Pot in Pot Rice Pan, are must haves!

Readers Favorite Instant Pot Accessories

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FAQs

What is the best first thing to cook in an Instant Pot? ›

When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it's a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you're already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function.

What is the most up to date Instant Pot? ›

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  1. Instant Pot Pro. The best Instant Pot overall. ...
  2. Instant Pot Duo Plus. ...
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Is Instant Pot better than pressure cooker? ›

If you're a tech-savvy home chef looking for versatility and convenience, the Instant Pot might be your ideal match. However, if you value time-tested reliability, durability, and a focus on the art of pressure cooking, a classic pressure cooker could be your perfect culinary companion.

What cooks better in a pressure cooker? ›

Cooking Rice, Grains, and Beans

A pressure cooker removes many of those variables and speeds up the process considerably. For instance, Kenji's pressure cooker mushroom risotto only takes five minutes to cook the rice to a perfect al dente, compared to the 45-plus minutes it takes following a more conventional method.

What not to use in Instant Pot? ›

6 Things You Should Never Cook in an Instant Pot
  1. Creamy Sauces. If there's one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it's dairy. ...
  2. Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. ...
  3. Cookies. ...
  4. Burgers. ...
  5. Pie. ...
  6. Steak.

What is the 5 5 5 method for Instant Pot? ›

The 5-5-5 method involves the following: 5-minute cook time. 5-minute natural pressure release. 5-minute ice bath.

What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Con– The Instant Pot uses steam under pressure to cook food and not everything is meant to be cooked in the Instant Pot. I attempted a crustless quiche which turned out well but it was too wet and moist to my liking and I prefer to cook it in the oven with dry heat.

How long do instant pots last? ›

If you're using your pressure cooker on a daily basis and investing in regular maintenance, it may last you up to five years. On average, though, most pressure cookers perform well for up to three years. After that, it's time to consider investing in a replacement.

Do professional chefs use Instant Pot? ›

Despite its popularity in professional kitchens, a pressure cooker is rarely featured on cooking shows. But that doesn't mean celebrity chefs don't appreciate their value. In fact, many renowned chefs have sung the praises of pressure cookers.

What cannot be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.

What is the best meat to pressure cook? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

What are the disadvantages of cooking in a pressure cooker? ›

However, starchy foods may form acrylamide, a harmful chemical, when pressure cooked. Consumption of this chemical on a regular basis may lead to health issues like cancer, infertility, and neurological disorders.

Which Instant Pot for beginners? ›

Beginner-Friendly: Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1

The Duo Nova is best for: anyone who's extra cautious about cooking with pressure (or kitchen safety in general).

How do I get the most out of my Instant Pot? ›

You have to take into account the amount of time the Instant Pot needs to come to pressure and the time it'll need to depressurize. The more stuff you have in the pot (and the colder it is), the longer the cooking process takes.

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