Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

I’m from New Orleans and really wanted to like this version of red beans but the salsa was just wrong. It left such a strange taste. We couldn’t finish these beans. But….. I’ve made this recipe again without the salsa and it tastes more authentic. Don’t waste good salsa and good red beans. These two cultures both have wonderful food but in this case, they shouldn’t be mixed. And please don’t put tomatoes in my red beans or my gumbo. My mother would be offended.

I threw in a meaty boston butt bone, substituted salsa for a can of diced tomatoes, and added a jalapeño. Thinking next time that I will sub some liquid for beer!

Used canned beans instead of dry to only cooked for about 45 mins.

This was amazing!! I think I should cook the beans for 60 minutes because they were a little firm. I added some smoked paprika. I used a can of diced tomatoes instead of salsa. For Cajun seasonings I used Tony Cacheres More Spice Creole seasoning.