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Every Thanksgiving, my oven is spoken for — so the Instant Pot is how I get a second turkey on the table without the stress. This Instant Pot turkey cooks at just 6 minutes per pound (an 8-pound turkey is done in 48 minutes), comes out juicy, and frees your oven up for all the sides. It's also my favorite way to use that second turkey you grabbed on sale. Let it rest, broil it 2-3 minutes if you want that golden skin, and dinner is handled.
Instant Pot Turkey
Gathering up these ingredients to enjoy a delicious instant pot turkey. Just a handful of ingredients are needed to prepare for your deliciously moist instant pot meal.
Ingredients
- Turkey, 8 pounds
- ¾ cups water
- 3 ribs celery, cut into chunks
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
Follow my step by step instructions to ensure that you fully cook your instant pot turkey. This is a delicious meal that will make your family think you slaved over a hot stove all day.
Instructions
1. Add water, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic cloves to Instant Pot 
inner pot.
2. Place turkey on trivet rack and place on top of vegetables in the Instant Pot.
3. Close the instant pot lid and turn the pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes PER POUND, so for an 8-pound turkey, that would be 48 minutes.
4. Allow for a natural pressure for 10 minutes and then let out the remaining pressure.
5. If desired, transfer to a broiler pan and broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Makes 6 servings.
Instant Pot Turkey Cook Times (all plus 10 minutes natural release):
- 6 lb — 36 minutes
- 7 lb — 42 minutes
- 8 lb — 48 minutes
- 9 lb — 54 minutes
- 10 lb — 60 minutes
- 11 lb — 66 minutes
- 12 lb — 72 minutes
Planning the full menu? My Sweet Potato Casserole, Stove Top Stuffing Meatballs, and Pumpkin Pie Cookies belong on the table next to this turkey.
Instant Pot Turkey
Juicy Instant Pot turkey cooked at 6 minutes per pound - an 8-pound turkey is done in 48 minutes with a 10-minute natural release. No oven needed!
Ingredients
- Turkey, 8 pounds
- ¾ cups water
- 3 ribs celery, cut into chunks
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
Instructions
- Add water, celery, carrots, onion and garlic cloves to Instant Pot inner pot.
- Place turkey on trivet rack and place on top of vegetables in the Instant Pot.
- Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes PER POUND, so for an 8 pound turkey, that would be 48 minutes.
- Allow for a natural pressure for 10 minutes and then let out the remaining pressure.
- If desired, transfer to broiler pan and broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1164Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 659mgSodium: 655mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 173g
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe for family gatherings or a special meal on a Sunday night with the entire family. This delicious meal provides you with the meat and vegetables necessary to make it a full meal in one.
