Instant Pot Ham & Beans
This Instant Pot Ham & Beans recipe is the epitome of comfort food - warm, filling, and bursting with flavor. It uses just 5 ingredients and is truly a set-it-and-forget-it meal.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound (455 g) dried northern beans
- 2 pounds (907 g) ham hocks or meaty ham bone
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
- 4 cups (946 ml) water
Instructions
- There is no need to pre-soak the beans before adding them to the Instant Pot.
- Place all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Lock the lid in place and set the valve to sealing (if necessary for your model).
- Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Allow a natural release of pressure for 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure and open the lid. Stir and enjoy.
Notes
- You can skip the soaking of the beans for this recipe, as the Instant Pot does a good job of cooking the beans thoroughly.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can give the beans a good stir and it will start to thicken up. The beans will thicken naturally as they cool, so I don't recommend too much stirring. Any liquid left when you open it will get soaked up.
- Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking. You can add other seasonings like garlic, thyme, or smoked paprika for additional flavor.
- If you're using a salted ham, you'll want to leave out the additional salt. You can always adjust the seasoning after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 44gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 588mgPotassium: 1214mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 5mg
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