Have you tried to cooking with the pot-in-pot (PIP )method in the Instant Pot? That’s when you cook your food inside another pot, while the water necessary to build steam is poured into the base of the inner pot.
When you first start using your Instant Pot it might seem a bit intimidating to cook the food inside another pot, but with a few helpful tips and some great recipes you will be making PIP meals like a pro.
» Also check out 15 Common Instant Pot Questions You Might Have.

These pot-in-pot Instant Pot recipes are super useful for two reasons: you can cook things like lasagna and cakes in the Instant Pot by raising the food up out of the water and you can save a tremendous amount of time by cooking multiple things at once.
This collection of pot in pot recipes were compiled with the help of our fellow bloggers. Click the recipe link to see the full details and ingredients.
» Check out our Instant Pot Cooking Times Cheat Sheet so you never have to look up times again for your favorite foods you make in the pressure cooker. Print or bookmark it so you always have it handy!
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Why Use An Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. And there are many accessories that will help you get more out of your Instant Pot.
If you don’t have one yet, check out our guide on which one to buy. Also see our guide to How to Use an Instant Pot for more information.
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Angela loves to cook and has been making Instant Pot recipes for nearly 12 years. Thanks to inspiration from her family, she has developed an adventurous palate and a lifelong love for all things food.