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Simple Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Pre-Soaking) #instantpotpintobeans #pintobeans #beans

Simple Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Pre-Soaking)

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
Fast, budget-friendly and healthy, Simple Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Pre-Soaking) can be used as a side dish or in many great Mexican dishes.
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Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 cups

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups dried pinto beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Spread out the 4 cups of beans and sort through them. Pick out any shriveled or discolored beans, rocks or debris.
  • Place the beans in a mesh strainer or colander. Rinse the beans very well 3 times under cold water. Use your hands to rub the beans together to ensure they are properly cleaned.
  • Next, place the beans in the Instant Pot. Add the water, garlic, kosher salt, and oil.
  • Place the top on the pot and set the valve to sealing.
  • Set the pressure to high and the timer from 55-60 minutes (see notes below).
  • When the time is up, set the valve to venting and manually release all the pressure. While the pressure releases, fill up your sink with a few inches of cold water.
  • When all the pressure has been released and the safety valve has lowered, open the pot and use pot holders to take out the silver insert. Gently place it in the cold water. This will help stop the cooking process so that the beans don’t overcook.
  • Serve straight out of the pot as a main dish or side dish.

Notes

  • Even if the bag says rinsed and cleaned, always sort and clean the beans yourself to ensure they are properly cleaned.
  • Do not soak the beans. They lose their color when they are soaked and the timing I’ve provided will be off.
  • Cook the beans immediately after rinsing them. Leaving rinsed beans without cooking softens them up and will also alter the cooking time.
  • Older beans require a longer cooking time while newer beans cook faster. Try 55 minutes with a manual release for a new, just opened bag of beans and 60 minutes for a bag you’ve had for a while. When in doubt, set the time for 60 minutes to ensure the beans are cooked all the way.
  • Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 4-6 months.
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