How Long to Cook Foods in a Pressure Cooker

You can’t test foods for doneness while pressure cooking, so here’s a handy table that shows how long to cook foods in a pressure cooker. The cooking times in the table begin when the pressure cooker reaches high pressure.

Always start with the shortest cooking time; you can always continue cooking under pressure for an additional couple minutes until the desired texture is reached.

FoodCooking Time (in Minutes)
Apples, chunks2
Artichokes, whole8 to 10
Asparagus, whole1 to 2
Barley, pearl15 to 20
Beans, fresh green or wax, whole or pieces2 to 3
Beans, lima, shelled2 to 3
Beets, 1/4-inch slices3 to 4
Beets, whole peeled12 to 14
Broccoli, florets or spears2 to 3
Brussels sprouts, whole3 to 4
Cabbage, red or green, quartered3 to 4
Carrots, 1/4-inch slices1 to 2
Cauliflower, florets2 to 3
Chicken, pieces8 to 10
Chicken, whole15 to 20
Corn on the cob3 to 4
Meat (beef, pork, or lamb), roast40 to 60
Meat (beef, pork, or lamb), 1-inch cubes15 to 20
Peas, shelled1 to 1-1/2
Potatoes, pieces or sliced5 to 7
Potatoes, whole, small or new5 to 7
Potatoes, whole, medium10 to 12
Rice, brown15 to 20
Rice, white5 to 7
Spinach, fresh2 to 3
Squash, fall, 1-inch chunks4 to 6
Squash, summer, sliced1 to 2
Stock30
Sweet potatoes, 1-1/2-inch chunks4 to 5
Turnips, sliced2 to 3

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