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how to cook beans chart with instructions for cooking beans in the microwave and on the stove

Love instant pot beans and don't know how to cook beans the right way? Then, here I have a complete guide to cooking beans on the stovetop and in the instant pot. It's not super complicated, but super easier than you have ever imagined. Once you start making your own beans in the instant pot, you are never going to eat that canned stuff.

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a bowl of beans and ham soup next to a piece of bread

Slow cooker pinto beans and ham simmer to tender perfection in a savory broth in your crockpot. It's easy, just pre-soak your beans the night before!

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a wooden spoon in a pot filled with beans

(Recipe video above) Southern baked beans in a thick savoury sauce with a touch of sweet and hint of tang. Loaded with BACON! Serve as a side, or have it for breakfast with bacon and eggs. It even makes a hearty meal itself - great for slopping up with bread!

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a blue plate topped with rice and meat covered in gravy on top of a table

"Oh yeah, this is it!" - are the words my husband declared when he tried this recipe for red beans and rice. He was craving New Orleans-style red beans and rice and I had never made it before- so this is the recipe I searched for and tried and it was delicious!! The kids thought it was great too. I only made a few small changes to Emeril's, like adding more sausage than the recipe called for and letting a smoked ham hock cook with the beans for the first two hours..other than that everything…

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a pot filled with beans sitting on top of a wooden cutting board next to sauce

This is a supremely simple method for turning dried black beans into creamy cooked ones. You can add the step of soaking in advance if you prefer, as it will speed up the process. Know that cooking time can vary considerably, so keep an eye on the pot as they approach doneness.

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several bowls filled with different types of beans and lentils on a white table top

If your pot of beans is still hard after hours of cooking, it's time to examine why. The beans may be old, having langquished in your pantry for too long. Or the acid such as tomato sauce was added too soon, preventing the beens from softening.

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