Master your pressure cooker with our Instant Pot cooking guide. Explore Instant Pot recipes and tips, smart meal prep strategies, and when to buy Instant Pot accessories so you cook faster, safer, and tastier meals.

Whether you’re brand new to multicookers or brushing up on best practices, this Instant Pot cooking guide covers the essentials. Learn the core buttons—Pressure Cook, Sauté, Slow Cook, and Keep Warm—plus safety basics like minimum liquid, sealing the valve, and performing a natural release. With these foundations, your pressure cooker can turn tough cuts tender, cook grains evenly, and shorten weeknight cook times.

For fast wins, batch soups, stews, and shredded meats, then portion for meal prep. Browse Instant Pot recipes and tips to master no-soak beans, fluffy rice, al dente pasta, and set-and-forget yogurt. Use a 1:1 rice-to-water ratio for white rice, deglaze after sautéing to avoid the Burn warning, and season after pressure cooking to keep broths clear.

Smart add-ons streamline results and cleanup. When you’re ready, you can buy Instant Pot accessories that expand versatility: a sturdy trivet, steamer basket, glass lid for Sauté, extra sealing rings to prevent odor transfer, silicone mitts, ramekins for pot-in-pot desserts, and a springform pan for cheesecake.

Dial in technique as you advance: choose natural release for braises and foams, quick release for vegetables, and pot-in-pot for custards and layered meals. Adjust cook times for altitude, cut size, and fill level, and use the Warm setting for gentle finishes. With a little practice, your pressure cooker becomes a reliable tool for everyday cooking and confident hosting.