Chuck Wagon Beans - Instant Pot

These beans are great anytime. A friend of mine claims to be a "bean expert" and said these are the best he has had. They freeze well. *** Meats can vary. Try roll sausage such as Jimmy Dean.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 Bowls

Ingredients

• 1  lb dry pinto beans
• 4  cups cold water (for cooking)
• 8  slices  cooked bacon (or 8 ounces salt pork)
• 12  ounces beef brisket or 12  ounces smoked sausage
• 1  large  poblano pepper, chopped
• 1  medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 3  tablespoons garlic (minced)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon oregano (I use Mexican oregano)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions

1. Brown bacon or salt pork in a heavy skillet. Remove from skillet; strain bacon, but reserve grease.
2. Cook onion, pepper, and garlic in pork grease until tender. Strain if desired.
3. Combine all ingredients in a pressure cooker.
4. Be sure there is enough liquid to cover all ingredients.
5. Select bean setting and cook at normal high pressure for 30 minutes.