Choosing the natural release option for your instant pot ensures the best texture and helps the beans retain their shape. The foam that is created while beans cook can come through the pressure release knob, clogging it and creating a mess. In general, you want to allow at least 20 minutes of natural release time. However, if you're in a hurry, you can cut the natural release time down to 10 minutes before pressing the top steam valve to release the remaining pressure. If you do this, please protect your hands and face with oven mits or by loosely wrapping a kitchen towel around the steam valve to catch splatters.