Instant Pot Appalachian Soup Beans

Step 1

Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the chopped bacon and cook it until it is crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set it aside.

Step 2

Add the onions into the pot and saute the onions in the bacon grease for about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for about 20 seconds. Turn off the Instant Pot.

Step 3

Add in the bacon, cayenne pepper, ham hock, chicken broth and pinto beans.

Step 4

Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 20 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for 10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.

Step 5

Stir in the salt. Add in pepper to taste. Shred off any meat you can from the ham hock.

Step 6

Ladle into bowls and serve.