MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Instant Pot Black Beans Categories: Five, Beans, Herbs Yield: 20 Servings 2 lb Dried black beans 4 ts Salt; divided 1/2 c Lard 1 tb Ground cumin 2 ts Garlic powder Queso fresco & cilantro - (optional) Rinse and sort beans. Transfer to a 6 qt electric pressure cooker. Add 2 ts salt and 7 cups water. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 20 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure. Drain beans; discard liquid. Return beans to pressure cooker. Add remaining 2 ts salt, 5 cups water, lard, cumin, and garlic powder. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure; do not drain. If desired, mash or puree beans in broth and sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro. Recipe by Helen Nelander, Boulder Creek, California Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM