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If you own an Instant Pot or any pressure cooker, stop reading this paragraph and use it. Seriously. Dried beans go from rock-hard to spoon-tender in 25-35 minutes—no soaking required. Okay, maybe rinse them first.

I’m not exaggerating. You put beans, water, and a bay leaf in the pot. You close the lid. You press a button. You watch an episode of something. Dinner is ready before the credits roll.

Pressure cooking works because it traps steam and raises the boiling point of water. That means the beans get cooked under pressure, not just in liquid. It’s like putting them in a sauna that also punches them until they’re soft.

What About Canned Beans?

Oh, you’re one of those people. Fine. I get it. Canned beans are already cooked, so they’re the ultimate fast option. But if you’re reading this, you have dried beans and you want them fast. So do this: start with a quick soak (see above), then use a pressure cooker for lightning speed.

If you don’t have a pressure cooker, try a double-boil method. Bring beans to a boil for 10 minutes, then let them sit off the heat for 15 minutes. Boil again for 5 minutes. Repeat once more. This on-and-off heat shocks the beans into softening faster.

How To Cook Beans Fast