Many people struggle to find time for meal preparation despite wanting home-cooked food. While meal kit services help, they still require significant prep work, and Instant Pot users face a particular gap—their pressure cookers save cooking time but not ingredient prep time. One approach to this problem could be providing pre-portioned, pre-prepped ingredients specifically designed for Instant Pot recipes, eliminating both grocery shopping and most preparation work.

How This Could Work

The concept centers on meal kits where all ingredients come washed, chopped, and precisely measured for Instant Pot recipes. These kits could be sold through subscriptions, grocery stores, or online as one-time purchases. Unlike conventional meal kits:

• All ingredients would be ready to go directly into the Instant Pot
• Recipes would be specifically optimized for pressure cooking times
• Packaging would account for liquid measurements unique to pressure cooking

Who Benefits and Why

This could appeal to:

• Busy professionals who own Instant Pots
• Families needing quick weeknight dinners
• Individuals with limited mobility who find prep work challenging

Retailers might benefit from increased foot traffic, while Instant Pot manufacturers could see greater product utility. Local farmers might also gain through potential sourcing partnerships.

Getting Started

An initial test could involve:

1. 3-5 simple recipes using shelf-stable ingredients
2. Local delivery or pickup in one area
3. Basic packaging with clear cooking instructions

This differs from existing meal kits by eliminating prep work and guaranteeing Instant Pot compatibility—a combination not currently available.

By focusing specifically on Instant Pot users, this idea targets a clear need in the meal kit market while leveraging the growing popularity of pressure cooking.