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Black Beans in a Pressure Cooker
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Ingredients
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ham hock, about 1 pound
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
6 cups water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions
In a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat,

pour in 3 tablespoons oil. Add the ham hock and onions and cook until the onions
are wilted and the ham hock is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Throw in the
garlic and bay leaf and cook for 1 minute more. Add the beans and give a good
stir. Pour in the water; add the remaining tablespoon of oil, 1 tablespoon of
salt, and a couple of grindings of pepper. Following the manufacturer's
instructions, cover, lock the lid, and bring to high pressure. Lower heat to
maintain pressure and start timing. Cook at high pressure for 25 minutes. Remove
from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Release the steam, again following the
manufacturer's directions. If the beans are underdone, simmer them with the lid
off until tender. Remove bay leaf and discard. Pick meat from ham hock and add to
beans; discard the bone. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Cook's note: The oil prevents the beans from foaming and clogging the steam vent
of the pressure cooker.