Ingredients

• 8 slices of bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 cups of chicken broth (may substitute vegetable broth)
• 1 cup of water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound of dry black beans, washed and picked over

Instructions

1. Heat pressure cooker until hot on sauté setting.
2. Cook bacon until lightly browned and starting to get crisp on the edges.
3. Add onion and cook about 3 minutes
4. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds while stirring to prevent burning.
5. Add beans, broth and water.
6. Add seasonings.
7. Stir well, secure lid and cook on high for 40 minutes.
8. Release steam, smash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the liquid.
9. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
10. Serve over hot, cooked rice.