Making dried beans is always a slightly nerve-racking endeavor. There is so much that can go wrong, even when it feels like you’ve done everything right.
Well, if you follow this guide, you will be sure to make perfectly cooked and tender beans every time.
Learning to make beans from scratch will not only save you a lot of money in the long run – because dried beans grow greatly in size once they’re cooked – but also it is a lot healthier.
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Instructions
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- Start off by soaking your beans in water overnight. The more water and the bigger bowl you use, the quicker and more evenly your beans will cook – so use about 10 cups of water for every pound of dried beans. Pro-tip: change the water as often as you can, or at least every few hours.
- Drain and rinse the beans and put them in a fresh pot with as much water as you soaked them in.
- Put a bay leaf in the pot and bring it to a boil. Turn it down to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes until the beans are soft.
- Once they’re cooked, drain them and cook them with any spices and other ingredients you like.
