For tender, intact beans, this reliable method cannot be beat.

Dried beans are best cooked in a saucepan or pot on top of the stove, in a pressure cooker or in the oven. Microwave ovens are not satisfactory for cooking dried legumes because long, slow simmering ...

We love our Instant Pot for its ability to quickly and easily cook dried beans with no pre-soaking! We all know dried beans are way cheaper than canned, but they take forever to cook. Not anymore!