Southerners are famous for taking their time, but sometimes you need a comforting meal ASAP! This collection of Southern instant pot recipes are perfect for days when you want a flavorful meal without putting in a ton of work.
26 Southern Instant Pot Recipes
1/26
Pressure-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You’ll never want to eat canned black-eyed peas again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken, or make it your main course and round out the meal with greens and cornbread. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, NC
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 76 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
2/26
Pressure-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this pressure-cooker jambalaya, especially when entertaining. The risotto makes it creamy and delicious. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 396 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
3/26
Cornbread Stuffed Pork Chops
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tart apple adds a delicious flavor to the moist stuffing that fills these savory chops. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 519 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1159mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 37g protein.
4/26
Pressure-Cooker Peachy Summer Cheesecake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a cool and always refreshing dessert that is fancy enough to take to a gathering. You can make this ahead of time and freeze it. Make sure you wrap it well so it’s airtight, and add the peaches and whipped cream only after it thaws. —Joan Engelhardt, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 262 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
5/26
Cowboy Beans
Total Time
4 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cowboy beans recipe is tradition when my girlfriends and I go up north for a girls weekend. The husbands and kids are left at home, but the slow cooker comes with us! —Julie Butsch, Hartland, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 340 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 12g fiber), 21g protein.
6/26
Instant Pot Brisket
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. —Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef: 268 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
7/26
Grandma’s Pressure-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve made this soup weekly since I modified my grandma’s recipe for the pressure cooker. Chicken soup, especially this one, is quick to make and budget-friendly for any large family. —Tammy Stanko, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups soup with 1 chicken thigh: 389 calories, 29g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
8/26
Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This speedy method of making risotto works every time! —Kim Gray, Davie, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 424 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
9/26
Pressure-Cooker Molten Mocha Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I first made my decadent chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's one of her "most favorites." Later, I took one of these to our next-door neighbors. Their teenage son, who answered the door, ate the whole thing without telling anyone else about it! —Aimee Fortney, Fairview, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 482 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
10/26
Pressure Cooker Herbed Chicken and Shrimp
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender chicken and shrimp make a flavorful combination that's easy to prepare, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. While I clean the house, it practically cooks itself. I serve it over hot cooked rice with crusty bread and a green salad. —Diana Knight
Reno, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 606 calories, 34g fat (13g saturated fat), 330mg cholesterol, 1275mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 61g protein.
11/26
Pressure Cooker Beer-Braised Pulled Ham
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To jazz up leftover ham, I cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 378 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1246mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
12/26
Pressure-Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings (1-1/2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister shared this chili recipe with me. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much for my children. —Kristine Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 343 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 897mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.
13/26
Pressure-Cooker Orange Spice Carrots
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My carrots with orange and cinnamon won him over. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 187 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
14/26
Pressure Cooker Pepper Steak
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pepper steak is one of my favorite dishes but I was always disappointed with beef that was too tough. This recipe solves that problem! I've stored leftovers in one big container and also in individual portions for quick lunches.—Julie Rhine, Zelienople, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 343 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.
15/26
Ham and Beans
Total Time
6 hours 35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had never made or eaten this dish before meeting my husband here in Kentucky. Now I make it at least once a week. I serve it with some homemade sweet cornbread. Delicious! —Christine Duffy, Sturgis, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 195 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 10g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
16/26
Pressure-Cooker Cherry & Spice Rice Pudding
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pressure-cooked rice pudding recipe always turns out wonderful. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 202 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
17/26
Pressure-Cooker Black Bean Chicken Nachos
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my favorite local restaurants, Zeppelins, has the best chicken nachos. Its famous dish inspired me to create my own, with the added convenience of using the pressure cooker. I recommend fresh cilantro because it makes the dish pop with flavor. —Natalie Hess, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without chips): 280 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.
18/26
Lora’s Pressure-Cooker Red Beans & Rice
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies, it's tasty, easy and economical too! —Carol Simms, Madison, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup bean mixture: 249 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 788mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
19/26
Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp and pasta recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing dish. It's a nice new twist on popular Buffalo chicken dishes.—Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 551 calories, 34g fat (20g saturated fat), 228mg cholesterol, 1269mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
20/26
Pressure-Cooker Cola BBQ Chicken
Total Time
20 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is really easy, and the sauce is filled with sweet smoky deliciousness. It is not a thick sauce, but you can easily put a little more on the top of each sandwich if you’d like. The meat is juicy and tender, and I enjoy adding a few tasty toppings to my sandwiches: sliced dill pickles and slices of pepper jack cheese. This recipe is for a pressure cooker, but it also can be made in the slow cooker—just cook on low for 8 hours. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 367 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
21/26
Instant Pot Baked Beans
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments I came up with this potluck favorite—now everyone's happy! —Sherrel Hendrix, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 238 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein.
22/26
Pressure-Cooker Truly Tasty Turnip Greens
Total Time
25 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These savory greens are a hit at every church dinner. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make the recipe your own. .—Amy Inman, Hiddenite, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 63 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 903mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
23/26
Pressure Cooker Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook dinner. Our family loves coming home to this incredible nacho platter, and I love how easy it is to prepare. —Faith Stokes, Chickamauga, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 469 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 33g protein.
24/26
Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast Hash
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast for weeknights. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 429 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
25/26
Slow-Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cranberry wings remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we’ve had through the years. My daughter’s friends can’t get enough of these wings. —Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 71 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0g fiber), 5g protein.
26/26
Instant Pot Ribs
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we're missing the taste of grilled food during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue flavor we love. They're so simple, and they're fall-off-the-bone delicious too! —Sue Evans, Marquette, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
