⏱️ Slow Cooker to Instant Pot Time Converter
Convert your slow cooker recipe times to Instant Pot pressure cooker times instantly
| Dish / Food | Slow Cooker Low | Slow Cooker High | Instant Pot (HP) | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 4–5 hrs | 2–3 hrs | 8–10 min | Natural 5 min |
| Whole Chicken | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 25–30 min | Natural 15 min |
| Beef Stew | 8–10 hrs | 4–5 hrs | 35 min | Natural 15 min |
| Beef Roast (Chuck) | 8–10 hrs | 5–6 hrs | 55–65 min | Natural 20 min |
| Pork Shoulder | 8–10 hrs | 4–6 hrs | 55–60 min | Natural 20 min |
| Pulled Pork | 8–10 hrs | 4–6 hrs | 60–75 min | Natural 20 min |
| Pork Ribs | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 25–30 min | Natural 15 min |
| Lentil Soup | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 15 min | Natural 10 min |
| Dried Beans | 8–10 hrs | 4–5 hrs | 25–30 min | Natural 15 min |
| Chili | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 20–25 min | Natural 10 min |
| Vegetable Soup | 4–6 hrs | 2–3 hrs | 5–8 min | Quick |
| Pot Roast | 8–10 hrs | 5–6 hrs | 60 min | Natural 20 min |
| Rice Pilaf | 2–3 hrs | 1–2 hrs | 3–5 min | Natural 10 min |
| Turkey Breast | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 25–35 min | Natural 15 min |
| Slow Cooker Setting | SC Time Range | Division Factor | IP Pressure Cook Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Up to 4 hrs | ÷ 3 | ~80 min |
| Low | 4–6 hrs | ÷ 3–4 | 60–90 min |
| Low | 6–8 hrs | ÷ 4 | 90–120 min |
| Low | 8–10 hrs | ÷ 4–5 | ~35–60 min |
| High | Up to 3 hrs | ÷ 2 | ~90 min |
| High | 3–5 hrs | ÷ 2–3 | 60–90 min |
| High | 5–8 hrs | ÷ 3 | ~35–60 min |
| High | 8+ hrs | ÷ 3–4 | 30–50 min |
| Instant Pot Size | Min Liquid (cups) | Min Liquid (ml) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Qt (Mini) | 1 cup | 240 ml | Always required to pressurize |
| 6 Qt (Standard) | 1 cup | 240 ml | Most recipes use 1–2 cups |
| 8 Qt (Large) | 1.5 cups | 360 ml | Larger pot needs more steam |
| Any Size (Soups) | 2+ cups | 480+ ml | Soups/stews need more liquid |
Slow Cooker is an electrical device that cooks foods at weaker heat than baking, boiling or frying. It keeps the steam under the cover, so the food cooks in its own juices. That method works best for meats with a lot of fat or tough tissue.
For cheap bits of meat slow cook is the perfect way to make them soft and tasty.
How to Use a Slow Cooker
The brand Crock-Pot existed already more than 40 years and became one of the most known in the world of slow cook. It created models for all recipes, lunches and home cooks. Also a Slow Cooker can serve during very long time.
Some copies work constantly for 40 years and yet work as if new.
Choose the right size for your need. 1.5 until 2-quart Slow Cooker suits for recipes for one person. Three-quart version works for one or two folks.
For bigger families, 4- or 5-quart models are ideal, because they can serve up to six folks and even for roasts. The bigest Slow Cooker models have 5 until 8 quarts. For good cook, fill the Slow Cooker two thirds until three quarters.
Slow Cooker is a basic tool for making stews and meals with a lot of liquid. Think about soups, stews, pot roasts and other meats in jars. Between the best recipes are Crock-Pot chicken, chili, Slow Cooker pot roast, beef stroganoff and butter chicken.
Short ribs cooked slowly in red wine with fresh herbs and sweet onions make wonderful dinner, served on creamy mashed potato. Also broth is nice too prepare in Slow Cooker.
Brown the meat before adding it in the Slow Cooker truly matters. Many recipes for Slow Cooker try to be fast and simple, even so pause to brown the meat first changes everything for the better. Cut ingredients in bits of same size to help them cook equally, especially the vegetables.
Dried beans need to boil for ten minutes before draining them and placing in the Slow Cooker.
The main idea is simply fill it with ingredients, set on weak or medium level, cover and leave it for some hours. Cook for around 6 until 8 hours on weak heat to slow cook pig, chicken or cow. Prepare the ingredients the prior night to spare time in the morning.
New models commonly have extras like supports for cover, probes for temperature, handles for spoons and even WiFi. Basic versions with only warm, weak and strong settings cost fifty dollars or less. Even bread one canbake in Slow Cooker, which helps to skip the oven entirely.
