Pork Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those pantry staples that deserves way more credit, and the Instant Pot makes it genuinely foolproof. The pressure cooker does all the heavy lifting — no babysitting the stove, no soggy or crunchy results, just perfectly fluffy, separate grains every single time. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch, which is the small but important step that keeps everything from clumping together. A touch of olive oil and kosher salt are the only seasonings needed, letting the nutty, wholesome flavor of long-grain brown rice shine on its own. The natural pressure release followed by a short rest off the heat is what really seals the deal, giving you that dry, light texture that makes rice actually enjoyable to eat. This is a completely clean, simple recipe with zero hidden ingredients to worry about — just rice, water, salt, and oil. Make a batch, refrigerate the leftovers, and you've got a versatile base for bowls, stir-fries, or sides all week long.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain brown rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds. Drain well.
- 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, salt, and olive oil (if using) to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
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