I don't eat red beans but if I did this would be good advice, thanks. I did have pintos last nite. Sort beans out, rinse with water, let soak for a few hours, rinse, put beans in pressure cooker and cover with about 2 inches of water. Heat up till you hear the pressure relief weight goes off and turn the heat way down. Takes about 1 1/2 hour to cook. I like pressure cookers.