How long cook fresh pinto beans -dried -dry?

To cook dried pinto beans, first rinse and soak them in water for at least 6-8 hours or overnight to reduce cooking time. After soaking, drain the beans and add them to a pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they are tender. You can also use a pressure cooker to significantly reduce the cooking time to about 25-30 minutes.