The First 12 Recipes to Make in Your Instant Pot
So you just got an Instant Pot. Congrats! It’s going to be a game changer for weeknight dinners and your meal prep routine — not to mention dessert!
I’ve had my Instant Pot for nearly five years, but I lean on it so regularly that it feels like I’ve been using it forever. I remember, however, how confusing it can seem at first. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been using it for a couple months, bookmark this handy FAQ. It will help answer practically any question you have, from “what’s this button do?” to “who invented this thing?” and more.
When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it’s a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you’re already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function. Then move on to a recipe that uses both the sauté and pressure cooker functions, like Kalua pork, or spaghetti with meat sauce (hands down my favorite Instant Pot recipe). Once you’re familiar with how it works, then you can start really branching out and see what that thing can do.
Ready to get cooking? Here are the 12 recipes to make when you’re just getting started with an Instant Pot.