Instant Pot Corn on the Cob (Electric Pressure Cooker) - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to cook corn in a pressure cooker? ›

Secure the lid and seal. When the cooker comes up to high pressure (15 psi), set a timer for 2 minutes. After the 2 minutes are up, run the cooker under cold water until it releases. Enjoy!

Cooking method: A crock pot or slow cooker cooks food by simmering it slowly over a long period of time, usually several hours. An instant pot, on the other hand, is a multi-cooker that can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and even bake food. It uses high pressure and steam to cook food quickly.

If you enjoy prepping your meal in the morning and letting it cook all day so that it's ready by dinner time, go with a slow cooker. Conversely, a pressure cooker might be the better option if you want an easy way to make healthy meals without much planning. Cooking time – How long do you have to cook a meal?

Pressure settings

At this pressure, water boils at 121 °C (250 °F) (described in vapour pressure of water article). The higher temperature causes food to cook faster; cooking times can typically be reduced to one-third of the time for conventional cooking methods.

Pressure Cookers are Better for Lean Meats

It is not recommended that you cook leaner meats in a slow cooker, but they can be prepared no problem in a pressure cooker. The shorter cooking time means there's less of a chance lean meats become tough and dry.

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.

An Instant Pot does have more functionality (like sautéing, pressure cooking, slow cooking, and acts as a rice cooker, steamer, and warmer!) than a slow cooker, but if you don't plan to use all of its extra functions and just prefer the simplicity of a slow-cooker, then you might prefer a Crock-Pot.

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.

Another tip, taken from an Instant Pot Facebook group, is to open the valve all the way on your Instant Pot lid when slow cooking. This allows some moisture and steam to release and keeps the Instant Pot from overcooking your slow cooker recipes.

Do chefs use pressure cookers? ›

Chefs tend to prefer stovetop pressure cookers and, of course, being present during cooking.

To cook meat without water in a pressure cooker, simply add the meat to the pot, along with any seasonings, herbs, or other ingredients that you like. Close the lid, seal the pressure release valve, and set the pressure cooker to high pressure.

Cooking brisket is pretty simple. All that it really needs is a long and slow cooking time. That's why I love to make it in my slow cooker. However, if you are short on time, you can also use your Instant Pot to make it, with pretty similar results.

Boiling Corn on the Cob in the Husk

I started cooking corn in the husk way before I bought a pressure cooker, so you absolutely don't need a pressure cooker to do it this way. You can even make the corn right in the microwave, although that is my least favorite way because I've had inconsistent results.

Remember that pressure cookers require a minimum amount of liquid and a maximum amount of food to function properly. Depending on the model and recipe, your pressure cooker may take up to 20 minutes to build up pressure.

Avoid cooking corn for too long. "If you have super fresh corn — which can even be eaten raw — it's a waste of time to cook for the common recommended time of 20 [or more] minutes," says Jones. Overcooking can also result in chewy and firm kernels. You can steam for 8-10 minutes or less, or even use the microwave.