Ingredients

1lbdry black beans

kosher salt

1½tspcumin

1tbspchili powder

2tspcoriander

1tspsmoked paprika

freshly ground black pepper,to taste

2center-cut bacon slices,chopped

½medium white onion,diced

½medium poblano pepper,seeded and diced

3garlic cloves,minced

3½cupslow sodium chicken broth

1tbspgreen tabasco

Preparation

Rinse beans and add them to the Instant Pot with 8 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of Kosher salt. Close the lid and pressure-cook in manual mode for 4 minutes.

When the cycle is finished, switch to “Keep Warm” mode for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse beans.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, coriander, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and pepper.

Switch to the pot to “Sauté”. When hot, add the bacon and sauté for 1 minute. Add the onions and poblano and sauté for 3 minutes.

Add the spices and the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more. Pour in broth and drained beans and mix well.

Place lid on Instant Pot, make sure steam release handle is on “sealing.” Push “Bean/Chili” mode and cook for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally then add Tabasco and mix well.

For a deeper flavor, allow beans to sit in “Keep Warm” mode for at least 30 minutes.