Pressure Cooker Water Level Calculator (Meat)

How much water to put in pressure cooker for meat(Chicken, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Game Meat and Seafood)

Recommended Water Levels by Meat Type and Weight

1. Beef (e.g., Roasts, Short Ribs)
   • Water Level: Use 1 to 1.5 cups (250-375 ml) of liquid.
   • Weight Considerations:
     • For cuts up to 2 lbs (0.9 kg): 1 cup (250 ml).
     • For cuts between 2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg): 1.5 cups (375 ml).
     • For larger cuts over 4 lbs (1.8 kg): 2 cups (500 ml).
2. Pork (e.g., Chops, Shoulder)
   • Water Level: Use 1 cup (250 ml) of liquid.
   • Weight Considerations:
     • For cuts up to 2 lbs (0.9 kg): 1 cup (250 ml).
     • For cuts between 2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg): 1.5 cups (375 ml).
     • For larger cuts over 4 lbs (1.8 kg): 2 cups (500 ml).
3. Chicken (e.g., Whole Chicken, Thighs)
   • Water Level: Use 1 to 1.5 cups (250-375 ml) of liquid.
   • Weight Considerations:
     • For a whole chicken up to 3 lbs (1.4 kg): 1 cup (250 ml).
     • For chickens between 3-5 lbs (1.4-2.3 kg): 1.5 cups (375 ml).
     • For larger chickens over 5 lbs (2.3 kg): 2 cups (500 ml).
4. Lamb (e.g., Shanks, Shoulder)
   • Water Level: Use 1 to 1.5 cups (250-375 ml) of liquid.
   • Weight Considerations:
     • For cuts up to 2 lbs (0.9 kg): 1 cup (250 ml).
     • For cuts between 2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg): 1.5 cups (375 ml).
     • For larger cuts over 4 lbs (1.8 kg): 2 cups (500 ml).
5. Game Meat (e.g., Venison)
   • Water Level: Use about 1 cup (250 ml) of liquid.
   • Weight Considerations:
     • For cuts up to 2 lbs (0.9 kg): 1 cup (250 ml).
     • For cuts between 2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg): 1.5 cups (375 ml).
     • For larger cuts over 4 lbs (1.8 kg): 2 cups (500 ml).
6. Fish and Seafood
   • Water Level: Use about 1/2 cup (125 ml) of liquid.
   • Note that fish cooks quickly and doesn’t require much water; too much can lead to overcooking.