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Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
These Smart Programs are designed to pressure cook specific types of
food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.
Soup/Broth
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
20 minutes
(00:20)
35 minutes
(00:35)
4 hours
(04:00)
Best for
Soup without
meat
Soup with meat Bone broth / High
fat content
Tip
The soup/broth remains clear due to a lack of boiling motion.
Use Natural Release for soups with a higher starch content.
Meat/Stew
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
20 minutes
(00:20)
35 minutes
(00:35)
45 minutes
(00:45)
Best for
Softer texture Very soft texture Fall-off-the-boat
texture
Tip
Allow meat to rest for 5-30 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
Beans/Chili
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
25 minutes
(00:25)
30 minutes
(00:30)
40 minutes
(00:40)
Best for
Firmer texture Soft Texture Very soft texture
Tips
Choose setting based on desired bean texture or adjust the cook time manually.
When cooking beans or legumes, always use Natural Release method.
Make sure dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Poultry
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
5 minutes
(00:05)
15 minutes
(00:15)
30 minutes
(00:30)
Best for
Softer texture Very soft texture Fall-off-the-boat
texture
Tip
Allow meat to rest for 5-30 minutes depending on size. It will retain cooking juices for tender,
succulent meat.
Rice
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
(Auto)
8 minutes
(00:08)
12 minutes
(00:12)
15 minutes
(00:15)
Best for
Al-dente /
White Rice
Normal texture /
White Rice
Softer texture /
White Rice
Tip
The Instant Pot Duo automatically adjusts cooking time depending on volume of rice; display
will show Auto. You can adjust cooking time and setting to achieve desired texture.
Use a 10-minute timed steam release for fluffy rice.
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