Pressure Cooker to Regular Time Converter
Convert pressure cooker cooking time to conventional stovetop or oven time.
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Pressure cookers cut cooking time dramatically - roughly 3x faster than stovetop simmering, 3.5x faster than oven braising and up to 24x faster than a slow cooker on low. This converter works for Instant Pot, stovetop pressure cookers and all electric pressure cookers. Always add time for the cooker to come to pressure (10-15 minutes) and natural release.
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Frequently asked questions
Multiply pressure cooker time by 3 for stovetop simmering. A 20-minute pressure cooker recipe needs about 60 minutes on the stovetop.
Multiply pressure cooker time by 12 for slow cooker on high, or by 24 for slow cooker on low. A 15-minute pressure cooker recipe needs about 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
No, the converted time is active cooking time only. Pressure cookers typically take 10-15 minutes to reach pressure before the cook timer starts, plus 10-15 minutes for natural release.
Most braises, stews, soups, beans and grains convert well. Recipes that rely on steam (like steamed pudding) may need different adjustments.
Most dried beans take 25-35 minutes in a pressure cooker versus 1.5-2.5 hours on the stovetop. No pre-soaking needed in a pressure cooker.