If you own a pressure cooker or an Instant Pot, you know how convenient and time-saving they can be in the kitchen. To take your Instant Pot cooking skills to the next level, we've put together the ultimate pressure cooking timetable for rice, beans, vegetables, meat, eggs, and grains. This comprehensive guide includes everything you need to know about pressure cooking, including rice-to-water ratios and pressure cooking times for both dry and soaked beans. Whether you're using a traditional pressure cooker or an Instant Pot, this guide has got you covered. With this handy timetable, you'll be able to cook perfect meals every time you use your pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
Beans & Lentils (Dry & Soaked)
| Bean type |
Dry |
Pre-soaked |
| Black beans |
20 to 25 minutes |
6 to 8 minutes |
| Black eyed peas |
14 to 18 minutes |
4 to 5 minutes |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) |
35 to 40 minutes |
10 to 15 minutes |
| Kidney beans (red) |
20 to 25 minutes |
7 to 8 minutes |
| Kidney beans (white) |
25 to 30 minutes |
6 to 9 minutes |
| Lentils (green) |
8 to 10 minutes |
n/a |
| Lentils (yellow) |
1 to 2 minutes |
n/a |
| Lima beans |
12 to 14 minutes |
6 to 10 minutes |
| Navy beans |
20 to 25 minutes |
7 to 8 minutes |
| Pinto beans |
25 to 30 minutes |
6 to 9 minutes |
| Soybeans |
35 to 45 minutes |
18 to 20 minutes |
Meat & Eggs
| Food |
Time |
| Beef (stewing) |
20 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Beef (large pieces) |
20 to 25 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Beef ribs |
20 to 25 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Chicken breasts |
6 to 8 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Chicken (whole) |
8 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Chicken bone stock |
40 to 50 minutes |
| Lamb leg |
15 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Pork (baby back rib) |
15 to 20 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Pork (butt) |
15 minutes per pound (454g) |
| Eggs (large) |
5 minutes |
Rice & Grains
| Rice or grain |
Grain:water ratio |
| White or brown rice |
1:1 cup |
| Quinoa |
1:3/4 cup |
| Oatmeal |
1:3 cups |
| Risotto |
1:2 cups - add wine to taste |
| Porridge (congee) |
1:10 cups |
Seafood
| Food |
Time |
| Fish (whole) |
4 to 5 minutes |
| Fish (fillet) |
2 to 3 minutes |
| Lobster |
2 to 3 minutes |
| Mussels |
1 to 2 minutes |
| Shrimp |
1 to 3 minutes |
| Seafood stock |
7 to 8 minutes |
Vegetables
| Vegetable |
Time |
| Asparagus |
1 to 2 minutes |
| Beets - 2" (5 cm) |
17 to 23 minutes |
| Beets - 2 1/2" (6 1/4 cm) |
27 to 31 minutes |
| Beets - 3" (8 cm) |
32 to 36 minutes |
| Broccoli |
1 to 2 minutes |
| Green or yellow beans |
1 to 2 minutes |
| Brussels sprouts |
2 to 3 minutes |
| Cabbage (whole or wedges) |
2 to 3 minutes |
| Cauliflower florets |
2 to 3 minutes |
| Butternut squash |
4 to 6 minutes |
| Carrots (whole or chunked) |
6 to 8 minutes |
| Corn on the cob |
3 to 5 minutes |
| Potatoes (large whole) |
12 to 15 minutes |
| Potatoes (small whole) |
8 to 10 minutes |
| Potatoes (cubed) |
3 to 4 minutes |
| Sweet potatoes (whole) |
12 to 15 minutes |
| Sweet potatoes (cubed) |
3 to 4 minutes |
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