Instant Pot Baked Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook bacon, sausage, onion, and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in broth and scrape any browned bits of the bottom of the pot. Stir in beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cancel saute mode. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon and cook until browned and crispy but not burned, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Allow grease to drain.
• Pour off some liquid from the beans, clearing at least 1 inch from the top of the can, but leaving some liquid. Add beans and remaining liquid, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to the Instant Pot®. Mix in bacon. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Steps:

• Combine water and beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method for 20 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain and rinse the beans with cold water and set aside. Rinse and wipe out Instant Pot® insert and place back into the pressure cooker.
• Turn on Instant Pot® and select Saute function. Heat olive oil until shimmering, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt pork, bacon, and onion and briefly cook until fat begins to render, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup water and scrape any brown bits off the bottom. Turn Instant Pot® off.
• Whisk together ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, and remaining 1 cup water in a small bowl. Return cooked beans to the pot along with the ketchup mixture. Gently stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method for 20 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Unlock and remove the lid. Beans will thicken upon cooling. Serve immediately or freeze portions for later.

Steps:

• Place navy beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add water and vegetable stock, stirring well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 28 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the instant-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Test beans for doneness. If they are not quite soft enough, cook in increments of 2 minutes using instant pressure release until you reach your desired doneness. Drain the beans reserving the bean liquid; set aside.
• Combine tomato paste, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and 1 1/4 cups of the reserved bean liquid in the pot. Add cooked beans and season with salt and pepper. Stir until beans are well coated. Select Saute function on low temperature.
• Cook until mixture starts to bubble and slightly thicken, about 3 minutes. If mixture is too thick, add some more of the reserved bean liquid until you reach your desired consistency.

Steps:

• Place beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot ®). Cover with water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Drain beans in a colander.
• Select the Saute function and add onion, bell pepper, garlic, oil, smoked paprika, and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn off.
• Return drained beans back to the pot. Add broth, maple syrup, vinegar, tomato paste, and mustard. Stir to combine.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and let sit 5 minutes to thicken.