How long does it take to cook beans in an Instant Pot?

Beans cooked alone in a liquid will take 25-35 minutes, depending on the bean and if it is presoaked or not. This ham and bean recipe takes longer due to the other ingredients in the pot, along with the beans.

Can you overcook beans in an Instant Pot?

Yes, it is possible to overcook the beans if you set the time incorrectly for the type of bean you are using and whether or not you've soaked it. u003ca href=u0022https://www.worldofvegan.com/instant-pot-cooking-guide/#h-how-long-does-it-take-to-cook-beans-in-the-instant-potu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eWorld of Veganu003c/au003e has this amazing article all about beans and the Instant Pot, including a cooking timetable.

Instant Pot Ham and Beans

Name: Instant Pot Ham and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 carrot sticks, diced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 pound dry white beans (SEE NOTE 1); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 ham shank or ham bone with meat; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; salt to taste; additional diced ham, optional; 1/4 cup dill or parsley, minced, optional

Description

It doesn't get much easier or flavorful than this Instant Pot Ham and Beans recipe! Try it out today and discover your new favorite comfort meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrot sticks, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound dry white beans (SEE NOTE 1)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chicken stock
1 ham shank or ham bone with meat
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
additional diced ham, optional
1/4 cup dill or parsley, minced, optional

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Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to saute. Add the olive oil, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic and stir to coat in the oil.
Saute the vegetables for 5-7 minutes or until they start to soften and brown at the edges. Cancel the saute setting.
Add the black pepper, beans, bay leaves, and stock to the pot. Then, nestle the ham shank or bone in the middle and turn it on to the pressure cooker setting.
Put the lid on, seal it, and set the time to 60 minutes.
When the timer is up, let the Instant Pot do a natural release for 15-20 minutes.
Carefully scoop out 3 cups of beans without disturbing the ham shank or bone. Add to a blender or use a pitcher with an immersion blender to puree the beans and liquid. (SEE NOTE 2)
Next, carefully scoop the ham shank or bone out of the pot and set it in a dish to separate the cooked ham from the bone. Pull and shred larger pieces of meat and add it back to the pot with the bean puree.
If you plan to add more ham, do that now so the residual heat can warm it all up. Add the tablespoon of lemon juice to the pot and stir to combine. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
Serve the ham and beans in soup bowls garnished with fresh dill or parsley. Crusty bread chunks are a great accompaniment for this soup.

Notes

NOTE 1: You can use navy beans, great northern beans, or cannellini beans. They do not need to be soaked but sort through them, looking for inedibles like pebbles. Also, rinse the beans before adding them to the Instant Pot.

NOTE 2: Avoid using an immersion blender directly in the soup. It doesn't ruin the flavor, but you can't get a full puree this way. It will leave bits of smaller beans and vegetables with the full-sized pieces rather than lend a diary-free creaminess to the beans.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American