Pressure Cooking Tips; Pressure Cooking Timetable - Instant Pot VIVA Series User Manual

Pressure Cooking Tips

Smart Program Setting Suggested Use
Oatmeal, steel cut or
Less
rolled
White rice, porridge/
Normal
congee
Porridge
Rice porridge/
congee with a
More
mixture of various
grains
No pressure steam
Less
sterilization
Sterilization and
Normal
water-bath canning
Sterilize
Sterilization and
More
water-bath canning
Less
Manual
Normal
Pressure Cook
Programming
More
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches a safe
CAUTION
minimum temperature. Refer to the USDA's
Chart for more information.
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Notes
Adjust time as directed in recipe.
Always use NR to release pressure when cooking
foods that expand.
Sterilize utensils, tempered glass and heat-
resistant plastics.
Sterilize utensils, tempered glass and some heat-
resistant plastics.
Low pressure hot water bath canning of acidic
fruits and vegetables.
Sterilize utensils, tempered glass and some heat-
resistant plastics.
High pressure hot water bath canning of acidic
fruits and vegetables.
Press Pressure Level to toggle between High
and Low pressure.
Use − / + buttons to adjust cook time.
Adjust according to recipe or desired results.
Safe Minimum Internal Temperature

Pressure Cooking Timetable

The following are recommendations only. Always follow a trusted recipe.
Food
Asparagus, Beans (Yellow and Green), Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage (Whole or Wedges),
Cauliflower (Florets)
Butternut Squash
Carrots (Whole or Chunks)
Corn (on the Cob)
Vegetables
Potatoes (Large, Whole)
Potatoes (Small, Whole)
Potatoes (Cubed)
Sweet Potatoes (Whole)
Sweet Potatoes (Cubed)
Beef (Stew)
Beef (Large Pieces), Beef (Ribs)
Chicken (Breasts)
Chicken (Whole)
Meat & Eggs
Chicken (Bone Stock)
Lamb (Leg), Pork (Butt Roast)
Pork (Baby Back Ribs)
Eggs
Black Beans
Black-Eyed Peas
Chickpeas
Kidney Beans (Red), Navy Beans
Beans & Lentils
Kidney Beans (White), Pinto Beans
(Dry & Soaked)
Lentils (Green)
Lentils (Yellow)
Lima Beans
Soybeans
Fish (Whole)
Fish (Fillet), Lobster
Seafood Mussels
Shrimp (Or Prawn)
Seafood Stock
Time
1–2 minutes
2–3 minutes
4–6 minutes
6–8 minutes
3–5 minutes
12–15 minutes
8–10 minutes
3–4 minutes
12–15 minutes
2–4 minutes
20 minutes (per 450 g / 1 lb)
20–25 minutes (per 450 g / 1 lb)
6–8 minutes (per 450 g / 1 lb)
8 minutes (per 450 g / 1 lb)
40–50 minutes
15 minutes (per 450 g / 1 lb)
15–20 minutes (per 450 g / 1 lb)
Hard: 5 mins
D: 20–25 mins / S: 6–8 mins
D: 14–18 mins / S: 4–5 mins
D: 35–40 mins / S: 10–15 mins
D: 20–25 mins / S: 7–8 mins
D: 25–30 mins / S: 6–9 mins
D: 8–10 mins / S: N/A
D: 1–2 mins / S: N/A
D: 12–14 mins / S: 6–10 mins
D: 35–45 mins / S: 18–20 mins
4–5 minutes
2–3 minutes
1–2 minutes
1–3 minutes
7–8 minutes
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