Simplest Slow Cooker Black Beans

Name: Simplest Slow Cooker Black Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black beans, no need to soak; 1 half of a small onion, halved through the core to keep it intact, peeled; 1 bay leaf; 1 garlic clove, smashed and halved; 2 to 4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1/4 cup olive oil, optional

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:8h

Notes: Don't be afraid to make these ahead of time, as they continue to develop more flavor as the beans sit in their cooking liquid. Olive oil is something I always add to my slow-cooker cooked beans (see here). I think it adds flavor, especially once the beans finish cooking and are cooling in the flavorful cooking liquid. Feel free to omit if you wish. Pepper flakes: if you like a little bit of spice, add the the chili flakes; if you don't, omit or use less. 1 teaspoon will not make for especially spicy beans, but there will be a nice kick. To make these in the Instant Pot, into the Instant Pot add all of the ingredients listed below along with 6 cups of water. Start with 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Turn the valve to sealing. Set the IP to Manual, High Pressure, 30 minutes. Let it release naturally for at least 20 minutes. Uncover. Taste. Add more salt (I often add 1 to 2 more teaspoons of salt) to taste.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:55:31 GMT