Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cooking Times Chart

Keep pressure-cooking information close at hand. This guide reproduces the 80 reference entries from our Instant Pot magnet, including food size, required liquid, cooking time, frozen adjustments and release methods.

✓ 80 food references✓ Liquid amounts✓ Frozen time adjustments

How to use this chart: All entries use the High pressure setting. Cooking times are in minutes and do not include pressure build-up or release time. N means natural release; Q means quick release. For foods with a frozen adjustment, add the stated minutes to the regular cooking time; N/A means no frozen adjustment is supplied. Always follow your specific cooker's manual for minimum liquid, fill limits, safe venting and the appropriate cooking method. Check meat and poultry with a food thermometer.

Beef

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Beef pressure cooking times from the AKS Magnets Instant Pot chart
Food	Size	Liquid	Min	Frozen	Release
Brisket	2–3 lbs	Covered	70	N/A	N
Chuck roast	3–4 lbs	2 cups	70	N/A	N
Corned beef	2–3 lbs	Covered	70	N/A	N
Flank steak	2–3 lbs	1 cup	25	+8	N
Meatballs	1–2 lbs	⅔ cup	5	N/A	Q
Rib roast	3–4 lbs	2 cups	60	N/A	N
Round roast	3–4 lbs	2 cups	70	N/A	N
Shanks	Any	1½ cups	45	N/A	N
Short ribs	Any	1½ cups	30	+10	N
Steak, thin	1 in thick	⅔ cup	20	+5	Q
Stew meat	1 in cubes	1 cup	20	+8	N
Veal roast	3–4 lbs	2 cups	60	+20	N
Veal shanks	Any	1½ cups	25	N/A	N
Veal steaks	½ in	½ cup	6	+7	Q

Pork

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Pork pressure cooking times from the AKS Magnets Instant Pot chart
Food	Size	Liquid	Min	Frozen	Release
Baby back ribs	1 rack	1 cup	20	N/A	N
Chops	½ in	½ cup	8	+7	Q
Chops	1 in	½ cup	15	+10	N
Ham hocks	Any	Covered	50	N/A	N
Ham steaks	2–4 steaks	½ cup	6	+5	Q
Ham, whole	3–5 lbs	3 cups	40	+25	N
Loin roast	2–4 lbs	2 cups	45	N/A	N
Roast	3–5 lbs	2 cups	80	N/A	N
Sausages	Any	Covered	10	+7	Q
Spareribs	2–4 lbs	1 cup	20	N/A	N

Poultry

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Poultry pressure cooking times from the AKS Magnets Instant Pot chart
Food	Size	Liquid	Min	Frozen	Release
Chicken breast, boneless	Any	½ cup	6–8	+7	Q
Chicken breast, with bone	Any	½ cup	12	+8	Q
Chicken leg quarters	2 lbs	1 cup	14	+10	N
Chicken thighs	2 lbs	⅔ cup	8	+8	Q
Chicken, whole	3–4 lbs	2 cups	30	+15	N
Chicken wings	2–3 lbs	⅔ cup	8	N/A	Q
Cornish hen	2 hens	1 cup	14	+10	N
Ground chicken	Any	⅔ cup	5	N/A	Q
Turkey breast	3–5 lbs	2 cups	40	+15	N
Turkey legs	2–4 legs	1½ cups	20	+10	N

Seafood

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Seafood pressure cooking times from the AKS Magnets Instant Pot chart
Food	Size	Liquid	Min	Frozen	Release
Clams	Any	1 cup	5	N/A	Q
Cod	Any	½ cup	5	+4	Q
Crab legs	Small	1 cup	3	N/A	Q
Lobster tail	½ lb	1 cup	5	+4	Q
Salmon	Any	½ cup	6	+5	Q
Sea scallops	Any	½ cup	2	+1	Q
Shrimp, medium	Medium	½ cup	2	+2	Q
Shrimp, jumbo	Jumbo	½ cup	3	+4	Q
Tilapia	Any	½ cup	5	+4	Q

Vegetables

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Vegetables pressure cooking times from the AKS Magnets Instant Pot chart
Food	Size	Liquid	Min	Release
Artichokes	Whole	1 cup	9	Q
Asparagus	Thick	½ cup	2	Q
Beets	Sliced	¾ cup	5	Q
Brussels sprouts	Any	½ cup	2	Q
Butternut squash	Cubed	1 cup	3–4	Q
Cabbage	Quartered	Covered	3	Q
Carrots	Any	½ cup	4	Q
Corn on the cob	Any	1 cup	3	Q
Eggplant	Chopped	½ cup	4	Q
Green beans	Any	½ cup	2	Q
Potato, white/sweet	Whole	1 cup	9–14	Q
Potato, white/sweet	Cubed	1 cup	3–4	Q
Yellow squash	Thick cut	½ cup	2	Q
Zucchini	Thick cut	½ cup	2	Q

Pasta & Grains

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Pasta & Grains pressure cooking times from the AKS Magnets Instant Pot chart
Food	Size	Liquid	Min	Release
Brown rice, long	Per cup	1×	15–20	N
Couscous	Per cup	1½×	2	Q
Orzo	Per cup	3½×	4	Q
Quick oats	Per cup	2×	3	Q
Shaped macaroni	Per cup	2½×	6	Q
Steel-cut oats	Per cup	3×	5	Q
Tortellini, dried	Per cup	3×	5	Q
White rice, long	Per cup	1×	4	N
White rice, medium	Per cup	1×	5	N
White rice, short	Per cup	1×	6	N

Beans & Legumes

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Beans & Legumes pressure cooking times from the AKS Magnets Instant Pot chart
Food	Size	Liquid	Min	Release
Black beans	Any	Covered	20	N
Black-eyed peas	Any	Covered	8	N
Cannellini	Any	Covered	35	N
Garbanzo	Any	Covered	35	N
Great Northern	Any	Covered	25	N
Kidney	Any	Covered	22	N
Lentils	Any	Covered	8	Q
Lima	Any	Covered	12	N
Navy	Any	Covered	20	N
Pinto	Any	Covered	22	N
Raw peanuts	Any	Covered	75	N
Scarlet runner	Any	Covered	16	N
Split peas	Any	Covered	6	Q

Using this pressure-cooking chart

Use High pressure

The times on the AKS Magnets reference magnet assume the High pressure-cooking setting.

Brown meat first where indicated

For beef, pork and poultry, the magnet recommends first browning or searing meat with the Sauté/Brown setting. This improves flavour and colour.

Use a basket or trivet

For vegetables and other foods marked by the steamer-basket symbol on the magnet, use an appropriate basket or trivet.

Measure liquid carefully

“Covered” means add liquid to cover the food; for pasta and grains, “×” indicates the liquid amount relative to the food amount. Check that your model's minimum-liquid and fill-limit requirements are met.

Natural vs. quick pressure release

N — Natural release

Allow pressure to fall on its own after the cooking countdown finishes. Do not force the lid open.

Q — Quick release

Release pressure using your model's instructions, keeping your hands and face away from steam. Never vent foods in a manner prohibited by the appliance manual.

Frequently asked questions

Do these cooking times include preheating?

No. The listed time is the pressure-cooking countdown only. Time to reach pressure and to release pressure is additional.

What does “+8” in the Frozen column mean?

The magnet recommends adding eight minutes to the listed pressure-cooking time for that frozen food. A value of N/A means the magnet does not provide a frozen adjustment for that entry.

How much liquid do I need for rice or grains?

For grain entries such as “1×” or “2×,” the chart expresses liquid as a ratio relative to the listed food amount. Actual minimum liquid requirements depend on your Instant Pot model and recipe.

Are these times guaranteed for every Instant Pot?

No. Food size, starting temperature, ingredients, altitude and model can affect results. Refer to the specific cooker manual and verify doneness, especially for meat and poultry.

Source: AKS Magnets Instant Pressure Cooker Times reference magnet. Entries reproduce its stated values; the surrounding advice explains how to interpret the chart and does not replace your appliance's operating instructions.

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