Step 1

Place beans, water, onion, and bay leaf if using in the inner pot of a pressure cooker.

Step 2

Place lid on Instant Pot and close valve to "seal."

Step 3

Cook on High Pressure for Following Times:Black Beans--30 Minutes on High Pressure Chickpeas--35 Minutes on High Pressure Kidney Beans--35 Minutes on High Pressure Pinto Beans--25 Minutes on High Pressure Navy Beans--30 Minutes on High Pressure Butter Beans--40 Minutes on High Pressure Great Northern Beans-- on 35 Minutes High Pressure

Step 4

Allow to naturally release until pressure subsides, or at least 20 minutes before doing a quick release.

Step 5

Once beans have finished cooking, stir in salt and vinegar if using. Store cooked beans in a bit of the cooking liquid to keep them moist and tender while they sit in fridge, this is not necessary, but suggested.