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Some days I want dinner to cook itself, and that is exactly what my slow cooker and Instant Pot are for. The slow cooker turns tough cuts into tender, shreddable meat while I get on with my day, and the Instant Pot gets that same slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time. Here are my favorite healthy, hands-off recipes for both.
Slow Cooker Dinners
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Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic BBQ Pork Tenderloin
Slow cooker honey garlic BBQ pork tenderloin.
Check out this recipe
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Slow Cooker Soups & Sides
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Instant Pot Favorites
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Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken
Honey balsamic Instant Pot chicken in about 35 minutes.
Check out this recipe
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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Instant Pot teriyaki chicken in about 25 minutes.
Check out this recipe
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Instant Pot Chicken Pad-Thai {Gluten-Free}
Gluten-free Instant Pot chicken pad thai in 30 minutes.
Check out this recipe
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Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
Instant Pot turkey breast with garlic herb butter.
Check out this recipe
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
Instant Pot spaghetti squash with meat sauce.
Check out this recipe
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Instant Pot Carrot Potato Beef Stew
Instant Pot beef stew with carrots and potatoes.
Check out this recipe
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Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Tips
- Brown first for flavor: searing meat before slow cooking adds deeper flavor, though it is optional on busy mornings.
- Do not overfill: keep the slow cooker one-half to two-thirds full and never fill an Instant Pot past its max line.
- Thicken at the end: stir in a little cornstarch slurry or reduce the sauce on the sauté setting if it is too thin.
FAQ
Can I convert slow cooker recipes to the Instant Pot?
Often yes. As a rough guide, many slow cooker meat recipes need about 30 to 60 minutes at high pressure plus natural release, with less liquid than the slow cooker version.
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