WHITE BEANS WITH HAMBONE: THE INSTANT POT VERSION

Prep time 

20 mins 

Cook time 

67 mins 

Total time 

1 hour 27 mins 

Recipe by: George Graham 

Serves: 4 to 6 

Ingredients 

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 1 cup diced yellow onion 
• ½ cup chopped green onion tops 
• 1 cup diced celery 
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
• ½ cup diced carrots 
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 
• 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary 
• 1 pound dried white beans 
• 6 cups chicken stock 
• 1 hambone 
• 1 cup chopped ham timmings 
• 2 bay leaves 
• 1 tablespoon dried basil 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 
• 1 teaspoon Acadiana Table Cajun Seasoning Blend, see recipe here 
• Dash of hot sauce 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

Instructions 

1. In the Instant Pot set to SAUTE (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your Instant Pot), add the oil along with the onions and celery. Cook until the onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, parsley, and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes more. 
2. Add the dried beans and just enough of the chicken stock to cover the beans, about 6 cups. Add the hambone and ham trimmings. 
3. Add the bay leaves, basil, garlic powder, white pepper, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. 
4. Close the lid and turn the valve from VENT to SEAL. Set to PRESSURE COOK on HIGH and set TIMER to 1 hour. 
5. Once finished cooking, wait until the natural release cycle is complete, about 12 minutes. (Note: If in a rush, follow the manufacturer’s guide for QUICK RELEASE.) 
6. Open the Instant Pot and stir. Remove the hambone and bay leaves. Serve in bowls and top with garlic croutons.