Instant Pot Baked Black Beans Recipes

INSTANT POT MOLASSES BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Place your dried beans in the instant pot and cover with an inch of water (about 4 cups).
• Secure the lid, turn the pot's steam vent to close. On manual mode, set the timer for 15 minutes.
• While the beans are cooking, combine brown sugar, molasses, salt, dried mustard, Worcestershire, and black pepper in a bowl.
• Add two cups of boiling water and stir to combine.
• When the timer beeps, allow the pot to depressurize for about 20 minutes, press "cancel" and then carefully turn the steam vent to open and remove the lid.
• Drain the beans well and return them to the pot.
• Bury the onion and apple in the beans and pour molasses mixture over the beans.
• Secure the lid, turn the steam vent to close, and set the timer for 16 minutes.
• When the 16 minutes are up (timer beeps), allow your pot to depressurize another 20 minutes, turn steam vent to open and remove lid.
• If you're beans are too runny, turn unit to saute mode and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring from time to time.

INSTANT POT® BAKED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook bacon, sausage, onion, and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in broth and scrape any browned bits of the bottom of the pot. Stir in beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cancel saute mode. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

INSTANT POT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• **DISCLAIMER: I created this recipe using a 6 quart instant pot DUO 60. Some users have had problems with a burn notice for this recipe using different versions of the instant pot. I have tested it many times with this version and had no issue.
• Add beans, water and salt to instant pot. Cook on manual (high pressure) for 25 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release.
• Remove lid and pour beans into a colander/strainer. Rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• Set Instant Pot to saute setting. Add bacon and saute for a few minutes until it starts to get golden brown, tossing and scraping down the bottom of the pot often. Drain some of the grease.
• Add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender.
• Turn IP off. Add bbq sauce, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and liquid smoke to the pot and stir well to combine.
• Add brown sugar, water and beans and stir to combine.
• Secure IP lid, close steam valve and cook on Manual (high pressure) for 15 minutes. Natural release the pressure.
• Carefully open lid, and gently stir mixture to combine. Enjoy!

INSTANT POT BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Saute Onion, Herbs, Garlic in Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot by using "Sauté More" function. Wait until Instant Pot says "HOT". Add 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in Instant Pot. Add in chopped onions, then saute for 3 minutes. Add in 1 tsp (2.7g) ground cumin, 1 tsp (0.6g) oregano, and 3 bay leaves, then saute for another minute. Add in minced garlic, then saute for 30 seconds.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup (250ml) unsalted stock in Instant Pot, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
• Pressure Cook Black Beans: Add in 1 lb (454g) black beans and ½ tsp coarse kosher salt. Pour in 5 cups (1.25L) unsalted chicken stock, then give it a quick mix. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure 50 minutes, then Natural Release for 20 minutes. Open the lid carefully.Amy + Jacky's Tip: Adding salt to the black beans won't make it tough.
• Season & Serve Black Beans: Taste and season black beans with more salt. For reference, 3 to 4 large pinches of salt work best based on our testing. You can serve the black beans as a tasty side dish, topping, filling, or a simple Black Beans Soup. Garnish your black beans with chopped cilantro, then serve. Enjoy!~ :)
• *Bonus Soup Tips: If serving as a Black Beans Soup, boil the black beans in Instant Pot (use "Saute High" function) for another 4 to 5 minutes. This will add some more body to the soup. Stir occasionally.

INSTANT POT® BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 21 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain beans and let cool.

INSTANT POT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Pick over beans to remove any small pebbles or debris. Rinse, drain and put beans in a large bowl. Pour 8 cups water over beans. Soak for 8 to 12 hours. Then, drain and rinse beans.
• Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot and allow it to get hot. Add the chopped bacon to the pot. Cook, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and continue cooking 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Press Cancel to turn off the Instant Pot.
• Pour in the 2 cups water (use 2 ¼ cups for 8 quart pot) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add the soaked and drained beans, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, mustard and pepper. Stir. (You will add the salt after cooking.)
• Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the steam release valve to the sealing position. Set the pressure cook time to 55 minutes at high pressure using the Pressure Cook or Manual function. The Instant Pot will take about 15 minutes to reach pressure and then the cook time will start counting down.
• When the cook time ends, allow the pot to naturally release for 15 minutes (just leave the Instant Pot alone). Then, carefully turn the steam release valve to the venting position to release the remaining pressure. When the pin drops down, open the Instant Pot lid.
• Add salt to taste and stir the beans. The beans may look too liquidy, so press the Saute button (if Keep Warm is on, press Cancel to turn it of first) and simmer beans until they are thickened to your liking, 5 to 10 minutes. Beans will continue to thicken as they cool.

INSTANT POT SWEET AND SPICY BBQ BEANS

Steps:

• Add beans, water, and salt to your instant pot. Cook on manual, using high pressure, for about 25 minutes (20 minutes for firmer beans, 30 minutes for very soft beans). Allow the pressure to manually release.
• Remove the lid, and pour the beans into a strainer. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
• Set instant pot to saute and heat the bacon until it starts to brown. Drain some of the grease, then add the onions (optional) and cook until tender.
• Turn the instant pot off and add ketchup, bbq, chilies, syrup, and mustard. Stir, making sure to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the beans back in to the instant pot and stir until completely combined.
• Replace the lid, turn the steam valve to sealing and cook on manual, using high pressure, for 15 minutes. Naturally release the pressure. Open the lid and stir, then serve warm.

INSTANT POT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the pinto beans under cold water, add to the Instant Pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches (about 2 quarts).
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and move the valve to sealing. Press manual pressure on high for 35 minutes. You'll notice the Instant Pot will start to come to pressure and then the timer will begin. This can take 8-10 minutes.
• When the cook time is up, carefully let the pressure release by manually opening the valve (use an oven mitt or towel). Carefully open and remove the lid, then drain the beans into a colander or sieve and rinse well. Set aside.
• Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting on high. Add the olive oil, onions, garlic, and dried basil. Cook until the onions are slightly translucent and garlic is fragrant, 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add the ketchup, mustard, and tomato paste to the Instant Pot. Stir constantly and cook until well incorporated, around 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the broth into the Instant Pot and use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the Instant Pot.
• Return the cooked beans to the Instant pot along with the honey. Stir to combine.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and move the valve to sealing. Press manual pressure on high for 15 minutes. When the cook time is up, carefully let the pressure release by manually opening the valve (use an oven mitt or towel). Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Add dried beans to a large mixing bowl and cover with 7-8 cups of water. Let sit overnight at room temperature.
• Drain soaked beans, then set aside.
• Select "saute", and cook bacon, until mostly cooked, about 4 minutes or so. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring often, for about 1 minute.
• Add water and scrape the bottom of the pot, removing any browned bits that remain.
• Add drained beans, mustard powder, salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, bbq sauce, vinegar and liquid smoke (if using).
• Stir well. Cancel the "saute" function, secure lid, and make sure the pot is in the sealing position.
• Select "manual" or "pressure cook" and adjust time to 30 minutes.
• When time is up, let the pot naturally release any pressure by not touching it, for 15 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure.
• Stir, and check for tenderness. If not tender enough, replace lid and cook another 10-15 minutes or so, with another 15 minutes NPR.
• If beans are tender, select "saute" and cook, stirring often, for several minutes, or until the beans are cooked down and not too liquid-y.
• Beans will thicken more as they cool a bit. Serve hot/warm.

INSTANT POT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Overnight Soaking Method: Place 1 lb (454g) dried navy beans and 1 ½ tbsp (25g) fine table salt in a large container. Pour 6 cups (1.5L) cold water in the large container and give it a few stir. Allow beans to soak overnight for at least 8 - 16 hours. If your house is very warm, place the large container in the fridge to avoid fermentation.Quick Soaking Method: If you're short on time or forgot to soak the beans overnight, you can use this quick soaking method instead. The result will not be as good as the overnight soaking method. Place 1 pound (454g) dried navy beans, 1.5 tbsp (25g) fine table salt, and 6 cups (1.5L) cold water in the pressure cooker. Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 0 minute + 30 minutes Natural Release.
• Drain Beans: Discard the soaked water and drain the navy beans through a mesh strainer. Rinse the beans with cold tap water. Drain well. The soaked beans should almost double in weight.
• Render Bacon: Place chopped bacon in Pressure Cooker and turn heat to medium (Instant Pot: press Sauté button). Stir occasionally and allow the bacon bits to crisp (~3 mins). Add in diced onion, freshly ground black pepper and sauté for a minute. Add in chopped garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant (~30 seconds).
• Make Molasses Mixture: While the bacon is rendering in pressure cooker, combine ¼ cup (80g) blackstrap molasses, ¼ cup (60g) maple syrup, 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce, and 1 ¾ cup (438) cold water in a 1L (4 cups) glass measuring cup. Mix well.
• Deglaze: Pour ½ cup (125ml) of the molasses mixture in the Instant Pot. Deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pan and mix them into the mixture.
• Pressure Cook Navy Beans: Add ¼ tsp fine table salt, 2 bay leaves, soaked navy beans (889g) and the remaining molasses mixture in the pressure cooker. Mix well and make sure all the beans are submerged in the molasses mixture. Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 20 minutes + 20 minutes Natural Release. After 20 minutes, turn the venting knob to venting position to release the remaining pressure. Open the lid carefully.*Important Tip: The pressure cooking time may vary depending on many factors such as the age of beans. If your beans are not fully cooked, simply add pressure cooking time accordingly. For reference, some readers reported their beans need to pressure cook for an extra 15 - 25 mins.
• Season and Thicken Baked Beans: Add 2 tsp (12g) dijon mustard, and 1 tsp (5ml) apple cider vinegar into the cooked baked beans. Mix well. Turn heat to medium (Instant Pot: press Sauté button) and stir to thicken the baked beans to desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more blackstrap molasses, salt, or vinegar if necessary. For reference, we added in another tbsp of blackstrap molasses.
• Serve: Serve this delicious sweet 'n smokey baked beans as a side dish at your BBQ, picnics, potlucks, or dinner.

INSTANT POT® BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Combine water and beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method for 20 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain and rinse the beans with cold water and set aside. Rinse and wipe out Instant Pot® insert and place back into the pressure cooker.
• Turn on Instant Pot® and select Saute function. Heat olive oil until shimmering, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt pork, bacon, and onion and briefly cook until fat begins to render, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup water and scrape any brown bits off the bottom. Turn Instant Pot® off.
• Whisk together ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, and remaining 1 cup water in a small bowl. Return cooked beans to the pot along with the ketchup mixture. Gently stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method for 20 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Unlock and remove the lid. Beans will thicken upon cooling. Serve immediately or freeze portions for later.