Discover how to use an Instant Pot as a slow cooker, including the required liquid levels, the temperature conversions, and any extra equipment you need.

Yes, you can use your multicooker as a pressure cooker, but our Test Kitchen says it’s not as easy as just hitting the “Slow Cook” button. Just as “Crockpot” is an appliance brand that’s so ubiquitous it’s essentially become a synonym of “slow cooker,” “Instant Pot” is a brand that initially rose to fame due to their multicooker products that include a pressure cooker function. So if you’re wondering how to use an Instant Pot as a slow cooker—and are unsure if you can do so—the answer is a firm “yes!” Slow cooking is actually one of the cooking functions that the moniker “multi” refers to.

That being said, there are some things you need to know to properly master how to use an Instant Pot as a slow cooker. So we tapped our Test Kitchen to share their complete guide for how to convert or adapt slow cooker recipes so you can whip them up in your multicooker, the one piece of gear that will make it easier, and how much liquid is essential to ace any recipe.

How to Use an Instant Pot as a Slow Cooker

A slow cooker is a countertop appliance that simmers ingredients in a pot at a low temperature for an extended period of time. While they come in handy for everything from party dips and