Super Handy Instant Pot Conversion Chart

Everyone needs a handy dandy Instant Pot conversion chart in their kitchen! You never know when the urge will strike to want to use the Instant Pot instead of the slow cooker.

More than likely, the switch will come when you’ve realized that you’ve run out of time to use the slow cooker and need to get dinner on the table much quicker! Thankfully, the Instant Pot is an awesome kitchen appliance that will cook your meals perfectly fast!

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Instant Pot Conversion Chart

There are a lot of people out there that think you can just convert the same cooking time no matter what appliance you’re using, but that’s absolutely false! Can you imagine cooking your chicken in the Instant Pot for the same 4-6 hours that you cook it in the crockpot? Craziness, right?!

The great thing about converting cooking times is that it gives you options on how to make dinner. Some people love using their slow cooker but it’s not always an option. Why scrap an entire recipe when you really don’t have to? If you can make a simple conversion to use the Instant Pot, do so!

Why It Works

Using a conversion chart works because it does the hard part of coverting for you. It shows the most common cooking times in the slow cooking and computes for you exactly the right cooking time for your Instant Pot.
This IP chart shows how to convert all types of meat and ingredients and their cooking time! This makes it simple to use and not have to stress out on figuring it out or looking it up on your own.
Since the slow cooker and the Instant Pot are two of the most common kitchen appliances, it’s so great to have it on hand for all future needs. You can use it to convert cooking times from the slow cooker to the Instant Pot and vice versa!

Creative Ways to Use These Printables

Print and laminate – This is one cooking cheat sheet that you’re going to want to use over and over again! Print once, and laminate it for later. It’s as simple as that.
Add magnets – Once you print and laminate, stick a few magnets on the back so that you can keep it right on the front of the fridge. This will help you to keep track of it and get a good idea on what to expect in terms of a cooking duration.
Give to fellow cooking fans – You can print and send to them in the mail or have them come here and grab their own copy! This Instant Pot conversion from slow cooker is helpful to anyone who cooks!

Equipment Needed

Printer
Printer paper
Laminator
Magnets

How It Works

Once you see how easy it is to convert a recipe to Instant Pot use, that’s all you’ll need to see. You just have to print this Instant Pot time conversion chart once to get started!

It’s handy to keep in the kitchen so that you can reference it anytime that you want. It’s as simple as that. If you’re a planner like me, you can print it out and keep one in your wallet, too – because you just never know when you’re going to need it!

Where to get This Instant Pot Cooking Time Conversion Printable

It’s as easy as clicking and printing. I’ve formatted the conversations to fit onto one easy sheet for you to have hanging square and fair on the fridge. No more searching and trying to find what you’re looking for. It’s all on one easy conversion chart printable. Click to get the printable Instant Pot Conversion Chart.

Slow Cooker to Instant Pot Conversion FAQs

Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook?

That just depends on how much time you have! Slow cookers are great for starting the morning and letting simmer and cook all day, while pressure cooking is perfect for fast cooking. Both do an excellent job of tenderizing meat.

Which uses more electricity slow cooker or pressure cooker?

A slow cooker will use more just because it’s cooking for a longer time. The pressure cooker is actually a fairly efficient appliance to use!

Can you convert any recipe from a crockpot to an Instant Pot?

You should be able to! Not all will be on this printable chart, but it’s a great guide to help you get started. If you have questions about something to convert that isn’t on this list, that’s when you can easily do a search to find a more detailed answer. Where there’s a will, there is a way to make it happen!

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