Pinto Beans, Instapot - Master Cookbook Recipe # 649

Instructions

1. Prep the Beans: Inspect your dried beans by pouring them into your hand one handful at a time. Remove any discolored beans, rocks, or clumps. Rinse the beans thoroughly and drain.
2. Fill the Pot: Place the rinsed beans into the Instant Pot. Add the beef stock (or water/bouillon), olive oil, country ham, and pepper. Ensure the liquid level is about 2 inches above the beans.
3. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and close the pressure valve. Set the Instant Pot to the Multigrain setting for 40 minutes on medium pressure.
4. Reduce & Thicken: Once the timer is up and the pressure has naturally released, carefully open the lid. Turn the Instant Pot to the Sauté setting.
5. Final Simmer: Cook the beans on sauté until the liquid reduces and is level with the top of the beans. This creates a beautiful, thick broth.
6. Serve: Turn off the heat and serve your beans piping hot!
7. Note: If your pressure cooker doesn't have a sauté setting, simply transfer the beans and broth to a large pot on the stove and simmer on medium-high until the broth has reduced.