Combine all ingredients EXECPT FOR SALT in your Instant Pot. Stir a few times to mix.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot, lock in place and turn the valve to sealing.
Select the MANUAL setting and use the +/- buttons to set cook time for 9 minutes on HIGH pressure. It will take your pressure cooker about 10 minutes to get up to pressure. This is normal.
Once the beans are done cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
Remove bay leaves. Stir in salt to taste.
Drain some (or alof the cooking liquid off of beans. How much you drain off is up to you. If you plan on enjoying all of the beans right away, feel free to remove as much of the liquid as you like. However, if you plan to store these beans, I recommend saving some to help the beans from becoming to dry in the fridge. Or keep all the cooking liquid in and enjoy the beans as a soup!
Store leftovers in fridge from up to a week or in freezer for months to come!
