Instant Pot VIVA Series User Manual

5150
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines
Food
Recommended
Thickness
Expected
Doneness
Cooking
Temperature
Minimum
Cooking Time
Maximum
Cooking Time
Beef and Lamb
Tender Cuts:
Tenderloin,
cutlets, sirloin,
rib-eye, rump,
T-bone, chops
2–5 cm / ½”–2”
Rare 122°F / 50°C 1 hour 4 hours
Medium-rare 129°F / 54°C 1.5 hours 4 hours
Tougher Cuts:
Blade, chuck,
shoulder,
shanks, game
meats
4–6 cm /
1½”–2½”
Medium 140°F / 60°C 1.5 hours 4 hours
Medium-well 145°F / 63°C 1.5 hours 4 hours
Poultry
Chicken Breast 3–5 cm / 1”–2”
Soft and Juicy 145°F / 63°C 1.5 hours 4 hours
Traditionally
rm
155°F / 69°C 1 hour 4 hours
Chicken Thigh 3–5 cm / 1”–2”
Juicy and
tender
165°F / 74°C 1 hour 4 hours
Off-the-bone
tender
165°F / 74°C 4 hours 8 hours
Chicken Leg 5–7 cm / 2”–3”
Juicy and
Tender
165°F / 74°C 2 hours 7 hours
Duck Breast 3–5 cm / 1”–2” Soft and Juicy 146°F / 64°C 2 hours 4 hours
Pork
Belly
3–6 cm /
1”–2½”
Traditionally
rm
180°F / 82°C 10 hours 22 hours
Ribs
2–3 cm /
½”–1½”
Off-the-bone
tender
138°F / 59°C 10 hours 22 hours
Chops 2–4 cm / ½”–2”
Pink and juicy 135°F / 57°C 1 hour 4 hours
White
throughout and
juicy
147°F / 64°C 1 hour 4 hours
Food
Recommended
Thickness
Expected
Doneness
Cooking
Temperature
Minimum
Cooking Time
Maximum
Cooking Time
Fish and Seafood
Fish
2–3 cm /
½”–1½”
Soft and
buttery
110°F / 43°C 10 minutes 30 minutes
Translucent /
starts to ake
115°F / 46°C 20 minutes 45 minutes
Medium-rare 125°F / 52°C 20 minutes 45 minutes
Medium, dry 130°F / 54°C 20 minutes 45 minutes
Well-done,
crumbly
135°F / 57°C 20 minutes 45 minutes
Shrimp –
Traditionally
rm
140°F / 60°C 30 minutes 45 minutes
Lobster Tail –
Soft and
buttery
140°F / 60°C 1 hour 1 hour
Scallops –
Soft and
buttery
140°F / 60°C 30 minutes 30 minutes
Eggs
Eggs
Large / Extra
Large
Runny 140°F / 60°C – 45 minutes
Soft boiled 145°F / 62°C – 45 minutes
Medium boiled 150°F / 65°C – 1 hour
Hard boiled 165°F / 73.9°C – 1 hour
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits – – 183°F / 83.9°C 15 minutes 2 hours
Vegetables – – 183°F / 83.9°C 45 minutes 2.5 hours
Cooking times and temperatures are recommendations only. Always follow a trusted recipe.

Instant Pot VIVA Series Specifications

General

Model	VIVA Series
Material	Stainless Steel
Power	1000 Watts
Keep Warm Function	Yes
Functions	Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Steam, Sauté, Rice, Yogurt
Capacity	6 Quart
Safety Features	Overheat Protection, Safety Lock
Pressure Levels	High and Low
Delay Start	Yes
Dimensions	13.4 x 12.2 x 12.5 inches
Programs	15 One-Touch Smart Programs