6 October Instant Pot Recipes - 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking (2024)
I made up a word that probably doesn’t even make sense…it’s Instant Potober. Instant Pot + October = Instant Potober. The last half of October typically gets chilly and we move inside as it gets dark earlier and earlier. Foods that fit October are warm and cozy and fall-ish. I have 6 Instant potober recipes to share with you today!
#1: Chili–Chili is the quintessential October recipe. It’s warm in two ways…the temperature and the spiciness factor. There are so many great ways to make chili in the Instant Pot. Here are some of my favorite Instant Pot chili recipes.
Downhome Instant Pot Chili–-Linda said, “I made this recipe and won first place in a chili cookoff. Everyone wanted the recipe.”
White Chicken Chili–Abbey said, “We make your recipes at least twice a week, but this one has to be our favorite.”
Ground Turkey Chili–-Karen said, “So delicious I am kicking myself for not making a double batch. My son and husband scarfed it up and we were literally fighting over it the next night 🙂 Really good chili and very easy to make.”
Lentil Chili–-Sarah said, “This is my very favorite instant pot recipe and I have been pressure cooking a long time. I make this at least once a month.”
#2: Pumpkin Recipes–Once fall hits I’m ready for some pumpkin cookies and pumpkin breads. There are a few awesome ways to use pumpkin in the Instant Pot. Here are three of my favorites:
Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats–Elise said, “Thanks so much for the recipe. I made it this morning and we loved it! I added some extra pumpkin because we can never have enough pumpkin. It’s the second thing I’ve made in my new instant pot.”
Instant Pot Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake–Karen said, “Tried the pumpkin cake this weekend, a super moist, delicious cake! A big hit!!!!”
Instant Pot Pumpkin Bites–Chirs said, “I added a twist and so pleased with how they turned out. I crumbled graham crackers and sprinkled on top of the bites before putting in the IP. The crust held up and gives these delicious bites that little extra I love in a pumpkin pie. Top with a hearty helping of whip topping and well…yum. I’m definitely going to have to get in some extra runs after eating most of these by myself.”
#3: Casseroles–hot dishes or casseroles are right up my alley! They’re comforting and feed a crowd. Try these 20 different Instant Pot Casserole Recipes! My favorite is the broccoli sausage casserole! Meghan said, “Kids loved it!! Delicious! Thank you so much for these family friendly recipes, they save dinner time at our house!!!”
#4: Apple Recipes–apples and the fall just go together! I love these apple recipes so much.
Instant Pot Apple Cider–Ange said, “Made this today. The entire batch was consumed with our Thanksgiving dinner. So good!”
Instant Pot Caramel Apple Cobbler
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal–EM said, “This was awesome. I made it for breakfast meal prep and just heated it up for 1 minute in the microwave. This one is a keeper.”
Instant Pot Apple Cider Donut Cake
#5: Bread–baking fresh bread fills the home with an amazing aroma and it makes everything so cozy. You can use your Instant Pot to proof bead. Try these bread recipes…
French Bread–Peggy said, “I haven’t made bread in years, decades, actually, and this is so fast and easy! We will certainly be enjoying fresh, warm bread quite often now.”
Soft Pretzels–Paula said, “These were so good and easy to make. Family is requesting more with different flavors like jalapeno and cheese.”
#6 Soups–soups are the best! Just throw everything into the pot and walk away. Come back later to a simmering bowl of goodness. Here are a few soup favorites.
Easy Instant Pot Posole–Ana said, “I made this tonight and it was delicious.”
Instant Pot 10 Vegetable Soup–Lisa said, “Simply delicious!”
Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup–Carolyn said, “I’m making this soup again today. It is one of my very favorite soup recipes. So full of flavor and filling. We love it!”
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup--Cherie said, “I’m making this for the second time. Wonderful soup and my husband loves it too. Thanks for your great recipes.”
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Generally, if your slow cooker meat, soup, or stew recipe calls for 8 hours on the low setting or about 4 hours on the high setting, it should be fully cooked in about 25 to 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. For chicken or turkey, use the 15-minute poultry button. While volume doesn't matter, density does.
Slow cookers are much better for cooking root vegetables and tough cuts of meat because the long, low-temperature cooking process is great for adding moisture and breaking down fat. Pressure cookers can get hot enough for meats and vegetables to brown in them when cooking, but slow cookers can't.
Update the cooking time: Instant Pots are designed to cook much faster than slow cookers, so you'll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. As a rule of thumb, you can cook most slow cooker recipes in an Instant Pot on high pressure for one quarter of the slow cooker time.
Slow cooking the meat means it never has the chance to toughen up and will be extra silky and tender. Pressure cooking is faster, though you may lose a little bit of the tenderness. If you're going for the pressure cook method, be sure to get a pork shoulder or pork butt, as opposed to a pork loin.
If you're planning to cook your meals mostly when you're not home or overnight, then sticking to a Crockpot might be a better choice, since the heat distribution is more even and there is no need to stir at all.
Traditionally cheaper cuts of meat always slow cook better. Slow cooking breaks down the connective collagen in meat, which turns into unctuous gelatine. This creates that soft and tender mouth feel we all crave.
Can you overcook something in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be.
More From Good Housekeeping. Taste: For overall taste, the pressure cooker was the hands-down winner. Beef, carrots, and potatoes all retained their rich flavors. After 8 hours in the slow cooker, they emerged bland and seemed to need salt.
Because pressure cooking is an enclosed form of cooking, there is no contact with air. Therefore, some nutritionists argue that the ingredients may remain uncooked from within which can hamper your digestion on being consumed. Almost all cooking methods, including pressure cooking, have their own pros and cons.
Pressure cooking, like slow cooking, will tenderize tough cuts of meat like beef brisket, beef chuck, pork shoulder and lots of other cheaper, tougher cuts. Pressure cooking (or slow cooking) is not the best approach for cooking expensive, tender steaks or rib roasts.
Most slow cookers have two slow cooker temperature settings. The 'Low' cook setting reaches temperatures between 164-182°F (reaching a peak of around 205°F after 4 hours). Wondering what temperature is 'High' on a Crockpot slow cooker? The 'High' cook setting tops off at around 205°F after cooking for 4 hours.
The high setting on a Crock-Pot is between 170 and 280 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature range will cook the food quicker, but it is more likely to overcook or dry out the food. We recommend using this setting only when you're in a hurry or if your Crock-Pot doesn't have a low setting.
Yes, the Instant Pot is widely considered an effective and versatile pressure cooker. Many users find it worth the price due to its convenience, time-saving features, and ability to perform various cooking functions in one appliance.
Like slow cookers, pressure cookers can also be used to make excellent meals. Unlike slow cookers, pressure cookers work quickly for short cooking times.
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