How To Cook (and de-gas) Beans In Your Instant Pot
Here is a great way to not only de-gas your backed beans but also cook them SUPER quick!
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 40-55 minutes
- Yield: Varies
Instructions
- Cover beans with 6-8 cups of water and let soak 20-36 hours
- Drain beans and rinse under running water while rubbing (or kneading) vigorously with your hands. (This helps break down the gas-causing surface coating)
- Place beans in instant pot with bay leaves and salt
- Cover with water, about an inch deep on top of beans
- Place lid on pot, making sure the valve is closed
- Select the “bean/chili” setting
- Adjust the cooking time to 30 minutes for firm beans or 35 minutes for softer beans (which are perfect for mashing as in refried beans) (Note: As beans age in storage, they take longer to cook. Below, you’ll see that I’ve set the timer for 110 minutes, because, yes, that’s how long it takes for my 3+ year old beans to cook!)
- Let cook, and then slowly depressurize before opening pot.
- Use as desired.
- Enjoy!