Instant Pot DUO NOVA Series User Manual page 35

Pressure Cooking Tips
Smart
Setting
Program
Less
Soup/
Normal
Broth
More
Less
Meat/
Normal
Stew
More
Less
Bean/
Normal
Chili
More
Less
Poultry* Normal
More
Less
Rice
Normal
More
Suggested Use
Soup without meat
Soup with meat
Rich bone broth
Soft texture
Very soft texture
Fall-off-the-bone texture
Firmer texture
Soft texture
Very soft texture
Soft texture
Very soft texture
Fall-off-the-bone texture
Tender but firm to bite
Normal texture white rice
Softer texture white rice
Note
Liquid remains clear due to lack of
boiling motion.
Always use NR to release pressure
when cooking soup with a high
starch content.
Choose setting based on meat
texture desired, or adjust cook time
manually.
Allow meat to "rest" for 5–30 minutes,
depending on size. It will retain cook-
ing juices for tender, succulent meat.
Choose setting based on bean
texture desired, or adjust cook time
manually.
When cooking beans or legumes,
always use NR to release pressure.
Ensure dry beans are completely
submerged in water.
Choose setting based on poultry
texture desired or adjust cook time
manually.
Allow meat to "rest" for 5–30 minutes,
depending on size. It will retain cook-
ing juices for tender, succulent meat.
*6 & 8 Quart only – Mini use Pressure
Cook.
For cooking medium and long-grain
white rice.
Depending on the volume of rice,
cook time may range from 8–15
minutes.
Use 10-Minute Natural Release after
cooking for perfect results.
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