✨ Homemade is better than canned for this meal.

Don't get us wrong, there's a time for canned. But this is not the time.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/PnFuG5w1nNoufEYayIvRPkSdymg=388) Homemade is better than canned. [Image item] Homemade Refried Beans are a breeze to make in an Instant Pot. By frying the peppers, onion, and garlic with salt pork, these from-scratch pinto beans take on a ton of flavor.  And I love being able to customize the texture so it's a lovely mix of chunky and velvety smooth.  [If you try it, please comment on the post and let us know what you think!](%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Fpressure-cooker-carrot-cake-oatmeal%2F/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/KVXCLmHs69XT3MAqCeLmMapYyf0=388) [Get the Recipe](%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Fhomemade-refried-beans-instant-pot-recipe%2F/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/hpdjWTxfeUpwGmdF7TrEjEJHrlY=388) If needed, you can copy and paste this link into your browser: [A light gray rectangle with a diamond shaped photo on the right and text on the left that reads ] Bacon, anyone? Crazy about bacon? Here are some delicious Instant Pot meals that feature this salty, savory treat: - [Chicken Bacon Penne Pasta](%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Fpressure-cooker-chicken-bacon-penne-pasta%2F/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/klr1tou7q1SYd4wqAoTK3MVak-k=388)  is a quick, easy one-pot meal that's rich, creamy and pure comfort food, made with a creamy garlic sauce, fresh spinach, and tomatoes. - [Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches](%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Fchicken-bacon-ranch-aka-crack-chicken%2F/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/vnyaqnLT6cLfKX53WIjzt8mEpWY=388), sometimes called “crack chicken” features a meat filling with a creamy, cheesy sauce and smoky bacon. - [BBQ Bacon Meatloaf](%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Fbbq-bacon-meatloaf%2F/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/zlyYLPhtuyDu3vB9UmFTQ9qwaz0=388) is covered in bacon and tangy barbecue sauce, cooked up in a foil packet inside the Instant Pot - [Rosemary Bacon Mac & Cheese](%2F%2Fwww.pressurecookingtoday.com%2Finstant-pot-rosemary-bacon-mac-and-cheese%2F/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/UJOdjTwTprc7S3qH6PLctgsYI1k=388) is a grown-up version of this kid-favorite, made with a gouda cheese sauce. It's a favorite of mine. Links not working? Copy and paste the URL into your browser: [Screencap from YouTube video for Chicken Pesto Pasta on Pressure Cooking Today's YouTube channel (%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F04d4mrTS0i4/1/01000191897313ff-859117d5-67b7-48ed-a7cc-2a72e8bbbd68-000000/qt-N3R_kouEOEnOEDvJOz3aKWUc=388) Click above to watch, or copy and paste this link into your browser: [A black and white, close-up photo of a fluffy dog sandwiched between a fleece pillow and blanket. Only one eye is visible.] Pupdate 🐾 Luna likes to keep watch for when the kids are ready to be picked up from school. I never see them, but as soon as I see her tail start wagging like crazy, I know that she's spotted them.  How is summer over already? [As always, thank you for you supporting us at Pressure Cooking Today! Have a wonderful week!Jenn + Barbara]  5526 West 13400 South #524 Herriman, UT 84096, USA [Unsubscribe]( or [Manage Preferences]( Â