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Pioneer Woman Instant Pot Ham and Beans Recipe

Pioneer Woman Instant Pot Ham and Beans Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Instant Pot Ham and Beans Recipe is perfect. It is hearty and very filling. I love how fast it cooks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

1 pound dry navy beans (rinsed).

1 meaty ham bone or ham hock.

  • 1 large yellow onion chopped.

3 cloves garlic (minced).

  • 2 large carrots sliced.

2 stalks celery (chopped).

  • 6 cups chicken broth or water.

1 teaspoon black pepper.

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme.

1 bay leaf.

  • Salt add only at the end.

Instructions
 

Prep the Beans

  • Rinse your navy beans in cold water. Remove any small stones or debris. You do not need to soak them. The Instant Pot handles dry beans well.

Sauté the Veggies

  • Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add a little oil to the pot. Cook the onions, carrots, and celery. Stir them until they are soft.

Add Aromatics

  • Add the minced garlic to the pot. Stir it for about one minute. It should smell very fragrant now. Do not let the garlic burn.

Combine Ingredients

  • Pour in the chicken broth or water. Add the rinsed beans and ham bone. Toss in the pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Give everything a good stir.

Set the Pressure

  • Close the lid and lock it tight. Set the valve to the Sealing position. Select Manual or Pressure Cook. Set the timer for 45 minutes.

Natural Release

  • Let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. This keeps the beans from breaking. Then, turn the valve to Venting. Be careful with the hot steam.

Shred the Ham

  • Remove the ham bone from the pot. Pull the meat off the bone. Chop the meat into small pieces. Add the meat back into the soup.

Final Seasoning

  • Taste the soup before adding salt. The ham is often very salty. Add salt only if it needs more. Stir well and serve it hot.

Notes

  • Use a meaty bone. It adds the best flavor.
  • Check your beans. Old beans take longer to soften.
  • Don't salt early. Salt can make bean skins tough.
  • Mash some beans. This makes the soup extra creamy.
  • Add some heat. A dash of hot sauce is great.
  • Keep the liquid. Beans soak up juice as they sit.
  • Serve with bread. Cornbread is the best side dish.
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