lots of
beans and cornbread in the instant pot (beans in the IP, cornbread in the oven). Still trying to find that perfect balance of seasoning, sausage, beans, onions, garlic, and water. So far I think I have a good recipe down but still tweaking it to get it perfect.
1 lb. dry pinto beans
1 lb. sausage, sliced into 1/2'' cylinder slices
1 sweet onion fine dice
2-4 cloves garlic fine dice
3 tbsp.
pinto bean seasoning or equivalent spice mix
1 tbsp. ham base or ham better than bouillon paste
5 cups water
Sauté on normal setting for ten minutes the onion, garlic, sausage in a small amount of bacon fat or other fat. Sort and rinse your beans. Add beans to pot. add the seasoning, ham bouillon, water. stir until well combined. Pro tip: Microwave one cup of water until hot, stir to dissolve bouillon paste.
Pressure cook on high for one hour (this can probably be reduced to about forty five minutes but I haven't tried yet). Allow beans to natural release pressure for thirty minutes to prevent splatter in your kitchen. If you need those beans ASAP it should be fine to quick release, but be careful.
Serve with some cornbread and you've got a delicious, nutritious, cheap dinner. This makes about six servings.