We love our Instant Pot for its ability to quickly and easily cook dried beans with no pre-soaking! We all know dried beans are way cheaper than canned, but they take forever to cook. Not anymore!

Why do people soak beans before cooking ... allow the pot to cool to room temperature and then place it in the fridge overnight (or for at least 8 hours). One pound (2 cups) of dried beans ...

True or false-style, we asked the CEO of the South's own Camellia Beans, Vince Hayward, to give it to us straight, starting with whether or not you need to soak dried beans before cooking.

Lima beans are almost always cooked. If you buy dried ... in a pot and add 2-3 cups of water per cup of beans. Cover, and place in the refrigerator overnight (about 8 hours). After soaking, drain the ...