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Pressure Cookers

Pressure Cookers

Pressure cookers cook by steam under pressure. Foods cook faster and stay tender because of the sealed in moisture. There are many varieties of pressure cookers available and these recipes should work in most models. You can cook a lot in a pressure cooker - it's more than just for pot roasts! We have recipes for soups, entrees, appetizers and even desserts!



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recipe for spare ribs and sauerkraut

Spare Ribs And Sauerkraut

Spareribs are browned in oil, seasoned, then finished in the pressure cooker with brown sugar and sauerkraut. Delicious fall flavors.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lamb chops

Lamb Chops

Pressure cooking the lamb speeds up the cooking time and keeps the meat tender. The savory cooking sauce adds delicious flavor to the meal.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chow mein

Chow Mein

Here's a great one-dish meal courtesy of your pressure cooker or Instant Pot!

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hawaiian pork

Hawaiian Pork

Pork and pineapple isn't just for pizza, it's an excellent combo of island flavors over rice, too. Pork and onions quickly pressure-cooked will have you dreaming of a beach vacation.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shredded beef sloppy joes

Shredded Beef Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes never go out of style for feeding a crowd. This pressure cooker recipe makes a bun-ready Joe that you can make ahead of time so you can enjoy the party too.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for braised lamb shank

Braised Lamb Shank

Thanks to the pressure cooker, these lamb shanks taste like they've been braising all day when they've only been going for a half hour.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pot roast with vegetables

Pot Roast With Vegetables

A flavorful and tender pot roast recipe made with sirloin tip roast, veggies, and light seasonings.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for instant pot pork chops and rice

Instant Pot Pork Chops and Rice

Pork chops are browned then cooked with seasoned rice in the pressure cooker for a perfectly done meal in mere minutes.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon pudding cake

Lemon Pudding Cake

You don't even have to bake your cakes anymore, the future is here. Pressure-cooked pudding cake with bright lemon zest is one of the easiest, tastiest cakes you'll ever bake. Or...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for one pot spaghetti

One Pot Spaghetti

After making spaghetti this way you'll never go back to traditional methods! The entire recipe is made in the pressure cooker - it doesn't get much easier than that.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork in beer and onions

Pork In Beer And Onions

This rich, flavorful dish only takes around an hour in the pressure cooker but it tastes like you've been working on it all day long.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for boston baked navy beans

Boston Baked Navy Beans

Bacon, brown sugar, and molasses give the thick, pressure cooked navy bean mixture a great balance of sweet and savory.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lamb rogan josh

Lamb Rogan Josh

A yogurt marinade with cinnamon and cardamom gives the lamb a warm savor while cayenne, ginger and garam masala finish off this comforting curry with some real heat.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for stuffed chicken breasts

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This pressure cooker stuffed chicken recipe is impressive and surprisingly easy.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker split pea soup

Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup in no time using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. And, it's pretty darned tasty too!

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker salmon steaks

Pressure Cooker Salmon Steaks

Salmon can easily become dry if overcooked. The pressure cooker keeps moisture in to ensure the fish is tasty and flaky every time.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fabulous vegetable soup

Fabulous Vegetable Soup

Chop your way into heaven with all these healthy vegetables. Loaded with flavor, serve up a warm helping of this pressure cooked goodness in just 30 minutes.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun red beans and rice

Cajun Red Beans And Rice

True Cajuns may balk at using a pressure cooker for this classic red beans and rice recipe, but it cuts the cook time and yields authentic-tasting results.

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for stuffed bell peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ground beef, bacon, and rice makes a hearty filling for these quick-cooking pressure cooker peppers.

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker spaghetti sauce

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Get the slow simmered taste of a great spaghetti sauce in only minutes using this pressure cooker method.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp and asparagus risotto

Shrimp And Asparagus Risotto

Creamy risotto with sauteed shrimp, asparagus, and a sprinkle of parmesan is an impressive dish that's impressively easy when a pressure cooker does the work.

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese pepper steak

Chinese Pepper Steak

Get the most tender beef in this pepper steak recipe by using a pressure cooker to make it instead of cooking it on the stove top.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for breakfast hash

Breakfast Hash

Perfect for breakfast, this savory meal is a perfect blend of hearty potatoes, ham, and cheesy goodness.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olga's peasant split pea soup

Olga's Peasant Split Pea Soup

Warm up and nourish your body with this split pea soup recipe, made in a pressure cooker for quick and easy preparation. Packed with tender split peas, smoky ham, and...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Made with sour cream, beef stew meat or round steak, oil, flour, onion, garlic, mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes




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