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How To Cook Black Beans From Scratch

How to cook black beans from scratch using a stove top, or to cook your beans fast using a pressure cooker.
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Basic
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 can equivalent

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup black beans

Instructions

Soak

  • Completely submerge the beans in water and soak for a minimum 8-12 hours. If you can and time permits, change the water a couple of times.
  • When you're ready to cook, drain and rinse the black beans well.

How To Cook Black Beans On Stove Top

  • Pour the black beans in a medium-sized pot and cover with water by 2 to 3cm. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for roughly 1 to 1 ½ hours until the beans are well cooked. (Add more water if required).
    Drain and season with salt.

How To Cook Black Beans with a Pressure Cooker

  • Pour the black beans into the pressure cooker and cover with water by 2 to 3cm, or to reach the "minimum line". Place the settings on High Pressure for 20 minutes, pressure release normal.
    Drain and season with salt.

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