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User Manual
Using liquid to create steam
Pressure cooking requires liquid in the cooking pot to produce the
steam needed. Here are the minimum amounts you’ll need:
Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure
Cooking*
6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 1 1⁄2 cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
*Unless otherwise specified in recipe.
Pressure cooking liquids should be water-based, such as broth, stock, soup or juice.
If using canned, condensed, or cream-based soup, add water as directed above.
Canning using pressure cooking
Your Pro Plus may be able to be used for canning, but with some limits.
• Canning requires a minimum of 15 psi for safe canning of low-acid
foods, such as meat.
• Most Instant Pot
®
electric pressure cookers operate within a range
of 10-12 psi, which is safe for water bath canning of high-acid foods,
such as jams and chutney.
• Modifying cooking times, ingredients or temperatures can be
dangerous. Use the exact time, temperature/pressure and method
specified in the recipe to protect the food from harmful bacteria,
molds, and enzymes. Read and carefully follow the instructions
provided in the USDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning.
• CAUTION: If you live in a high-altitude area (above 6,600 ft), the
altitude affects the ability of your Instant Pot to build up pressure.
DO NOT use your Instant Pot to can in high-altitude areas.
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