How to Quick Soak Dried Beans in the Instant Pot

Step 1

Place beans in a shallow tray or plate.

Step 2

Clean the beans by removing any foreign items like twigs, stones, etc.

Step 3

Pour the beans into a bowl and fill with water. Pick out anything that rises to the top.

Step 4

Drain the beans into a sieve or colander.

Step 5

Pour beans into the Instant Pot inner pot.

Step 6

Add water to the beans.

Step 7

Close the lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) and open the lid. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]

Step 9

Drain the liquid and use the beans in any recipe that calls for soaked beans.