How To Cook Dry Red Beans In The Instant Pot Recipes

INSTANT POT DRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans, water, onion, and bay leaf if using in the inner pot of a pressure cooker.
• Place lid on Instant Pot and close valve to "seal."
• Cook on High Pressure for Following Times:Black Beans--30 Minutes on High Pressure Chickpeas--40 Minutes on High Pressure Kidney Beans--35 Minutes on High Pressure Pinto Beans--25 Minutes on High Pressure Navy Beans**--25 Minutes on High Pressure Butter Beans--40 Minutes on High Pressure Great Northern Beans-- on 35 Minutes High Pressure
• Allow to naturally release until pressure subsides, or at least 20 minutes before doing a quick release.
• Once beans have finished cooking, stir in salt and vinegar if using. Store cooked beans in a bit of the cooking liquid to keep them moist and tender while they sit in fridge, this is not necessary, but suggested.

HOW TO COOK DRY RED BEANS IN THE INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Chop onion and chiles, mince garlic cloves. Rinse dry beans and remove any debris.
• Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot to begin cooking in saute mode. Add olive oil. Add onion, chiles and garlic to Instant Pot and saute until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Press the Cancel button on the Instant Pot to reset.
• Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Check the Instant Pot lid to ensure the seal is in place and nothing is blocking the vent. Place lid on top and set lever to Sealing. Press the Manual/Cook button on the Instant Pot and set to high for 50 minutes, then allow to natural release. The entire cook time will be about 80 minutes.
• After full pressure release, remove lid and serve.