What foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot?

In fact, there are a handful of foods that just shouldn't be pressure-cooked. Among them are dairy and fried foods, as well as burgers and steaks .

How much does Instant Pot reduce cooking time?

Most things cook (at least) 60–70% faster in a pressure cooker than when using any other type of cooking. That doesn't count the prep time of course, or any time the oven, pot, or pressure cooker takes to come to temperature for the food to start real “cooking” though, or “resting” time in the pot for some foods.

Can you make everything in an Instant Pot?

In general, Instant Pots do so much more than just pressure cooking and can be used as a rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer yogurt maker, sauté pan, and a meal warmer .

Does size of Instant Pot affect cooking time?

Also remember with a larger pot it takes longer to reach pressure . This means the food will be cooking for a longer amount of time. Depending on the type of food you may want to subtract time from the cooking time.

Why potatoes should not be cooked in pressure cooker?

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch . This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.

Is slow cooking better than pressure cooking?

Yes, slow cookers are a healthier way to cook food . This is because they use a low temperature to cook food, which unlike other styles of cooking, reduces the risk of destroying the nutrients in food when cooking at higher temperatures.

Is Instapot worth it?

Yes, the Instant Pot is widely considered an effective and versatile pressure cooker. Many users find it worth the price due to its convenience, time-saving features, and ability to perform various cooking functions in one appliance .

Is cooking in pressure cooker healthy?

Yes, cooking in a pressure cooker is healthy as it uses steam to cook food, the insulated and sealed body does not allow the water to evaporate thus preserving the nutrients in the food. Pressure cookers do not require oil to cook making them even healthier.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker?

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 .

Do Instapots make meat tender?

The pressure cooker can tenderize the most stubborn cut of meat and turn tough chewy fibers into gelatin, but a few wrong moves can turn meat into a shriveled tasteless lump. Here are my do's and don'ts for getting the most flavor out of your pressure cooked meat. DO brown or broil it.

21 Whole30 Instant Pot Recipes (2024)

Have you all jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet? We bought one on sale last year on black Friday and haven’t looked back since. While we still use and love our crockpot, there really is nothing like the Instant Pot when it comes to time-saving cooking.

However, sometimes we have trouble finding good Whole30 Instant Pot recipes, so we put together this roundup of delicious recipes we thought we’d share with you all!

The Instant Pot for your Whole30

The Instant Pot is especially useful if you are doing a Whole30. It’s almost a necessity when you are cooking all of your food at home and trying to be as quick and efficient as possible. It is also good for cooking large batches of food for leftovers, which are essential for surviving a Whole30.

Speaking of Whole30, did you guys know that we have put together Whole30 Meal Plans for you? They are complete 30 day meal plans to help make your Whole30 as smooth as possible.

Check them out and sign up for one today!

Ok, now onto some delicious Whole30 recipes to make in your Instant Pot. We hope you enjoy trying these new recipes and using your Instant Pot to help achieve your healthy eating resolutions in the new year!

21 Whole30 Instant Pot Recipes

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1. PULLED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE

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2. SAUSAGE, KALE AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

Wholesomelicious / via wholesomelicious.com

3. SWEET POTATO CHICKEN CURRY

The Real Food Dietitians / viatherealfoodrds.com

4. MASHED POTATOES

A Calculated Whisk / viaacalculatedwhisk.com

5. MEXI-MEATLOAF

Predominantly Paleo / viapredominantlypaleo.com

6. POT ROAST

The Domestic Man / viathedomesticman.com

7. BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

What Great Grandma Ate / viawhatgreatgrandmaate.com

8. HARD BOILED EGGS

21 Whole30 Instant Pot Recipes: Instant Pot Pot Roast

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Total: 2 hours hrs

Servings: 8

This Paleo + Whole30 Instant Pot pot roast is a delicious classic pot roast and veggies made easy with the pressure cooker. Plus, we have 21 other easy Whole30 Instant Pot recipes in this roundup.

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Ingredients

For the seasoning:

2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp ground pepper

For the pot roast:

3 lbs beef pot roast, (or sub chuck or shoulder roast)
1 tbsp ghee, (or coconut oil for dairy free)
2 cups beef broth
2 medium sweet potatoes, (or sub equivalent amount of white potato or winter squash)
1 onion, chopped into thick pieces
6 celery stalks, chopped into thick chunks
6 carrots, chopped into thick rounds
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, removed from stems and finely chopped, (optional)
2 sprigs fresh thyme, removed from stems and finely chopped, (optional)

Equipment

Instant Pot

Instructions

Make the seasoning mix by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl. Generously season the roast on all sides. If you have leftover seasoning, add to top of veggies in Step 3 below.
Prep potato, onion, celery, carrots and fresh herbs as noted.
Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and add ghee. Once hot, add in roast and brown on all sides (3-4 minutes per side). Press “cancel” button on Instant Pot once beef is browned.
Pour in beef broth. Place potatoes, onion, celery and carrots over the top of the roast. Add in fresh herbs (optional) and any leftover seasoning.
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and close the pressure valve. Press “manual” button (or “pressure cook” button) and set the time for 60 minutes at high pressure. Once the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then carefully manually release the remaining pressure.
Remove the veggies from the pot with a slotted spoon. Shred beef in the Instant Pot with 2 forks. Serve beef with veggies and spoon some sauce from the pot over the meat when serving.

Last Step:

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Notes

Cooking time will vary for a larger roast. We did a 3 pound roast and 60 minutes was perfect. For a 4 pound roast cook for 70 minutes and for a 5 pound roast cook for 80 minutes.

Course: Main Course

Author: Erica Winn

Cuisine: American

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