Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Recipe by Screen Door Creations
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Course: MainCuisine: SouthernDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

10

minutes
Total time

110

minutes
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry pinto beans, rinsed and picked over

  • 1 ham hock

  • 1–2 tablespoons bacon grease

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Knorr Chicken Flavor Bouillon

  • 6 cups water

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Add the rinsed pinto beans, ham hock, bacon grease, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, and water to the Instant Pot.
  • Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 70 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove the ham hock. Pull off the meat, discard the bone and any excess fat, and stir the meat back into the beans.
  • Stir the beans well. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve warm.

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