Basic Cooked Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Put beans in a large bowl and add 4 cups water.
2. 2
   Let stand 12 hours or overnight.
3. 3
   Drain and rinse and transfer to the pressure cooker.
4. 4
   Add 5 cups fresh water and 1 teaspoon salt.
5. 5
   Cover and bring up to high pressure.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for the times indicated below.
7. 7
   Release pressure by running cold water over the cover.
8. 8
   Do not open the pressure release valve on lid until all the pressure is released.
9. 9
   This minimizes foaming.