Pressure Cooker Recipes and Boiling Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry pinto beans ((or pink, cranberry or red kidney beans))

Instructions

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   --- 1. Soak ---

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   Soak the beans overnight to cut down on cooking time. If you do not soak them beforehand, allow for at least twice the cooking time indicated.Discard water and rinse the beans under running water.

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   --- 2. Add water ---

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   Add water: Place the beans in the pot with 4 cups of water.

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   --- 1. Boil ---

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   Boil: Place the lid and seal. Press the PRESSSURE COOK button. Press the - or + button to set the time to 15 minutes. It will start.Once the alarm indicating the time is up sounds, let it rest for 5 minutes. Very carefully, open the valve to release the remaining steam.

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   --- 2. Check ---

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   Check the beans for doneness by pressing one with your fingers. It should have a mashed potato consistency inside.If the beans are not cooked thoroughly, repeat the step above.

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   --- 1. Boil ---

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    Boil: Place the lid and seal. Start the heat at medium. Boil for 20 minutes starting counting from the time the valve starts to rotate and whistle. Let it cool down, or place under running water to cool faster.

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    --- 2. Check ---

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    Check the beans for doneness by pressing one with your fingers. It should have a mashed potato consistency inside. Repeat the above step if necessary, adding another cup of water to maintain the initial level.