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tuxedo meow Knowflake Posts: 807 From: Third Coast Registered: Aug 2009	posted November 24, 2014 04:37 PM How in the world to get good cooked beans? Mine don't get soft but stay hard forever! i want to make some 10 bean soup tonight!!! IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1299 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted November 26, 2014 08:56 AM If your beans are too firm there could be a couple of things going on. You will just have to cook them longer if the beans are... Stale (stored too long or stored in a hot dry place) Not soaked long enough Too much salt or salt added too early in the cooking Acid foods added too early in the cooking (tomatoes, lemon, wine) Water is too hard or high in minerals Solution: Use fresh beans Wait to add salt or acid when beans are almost tender Use distilled water or soft water Use the slow salt soaking method: Use 5 quart container 1 pound beans 10 cups water 2 teaspoons salt Cover tightly Refrigerate 6-8 hours or overnight IP: Logged
tuxedo meow Knowflake Posts: 807 From: Third Coast Registered: Aug 2009	posted November 26, 2014 09:42 PM Thanks for good advice! Mine came out good this time. I rinsed them and put them in three quarts of unsalted water and boiled for 70 minutes then added onion, garlic, tomato, lemon, ham, carrots, and seasoning than simmered for about forty five minutes after adding some rice.... Turned out good for once. Also yummy cold weather fare Used sone kind of 12 or 14 bean mix. IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 48172 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted November 27, 2014 09:26 AM Yay! IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1299 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted November 28, 2014 04:22 PM Yippy-yay! Glad to make a difference. Congratulations! I'm inspired to make bean soup this week, too. IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 48172 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted November 29, 2014 10:27 AM Love the broth of good beans on cornbread. IP: Logged
tuxedo meow Knowflake Posts: 807 From: Third Coast Registered: Aug 2009	posted November 29, 2014 01:30 PM randall, bean broth is called liquor I think haha IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 48172 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted November 30, 2014 01:02 PM I guess I do drink, after all. IP: Logged
Ami Anne Moderator Posts: 59177 From: Pluto/house next to NickiG Registered: Sep 2010	posted November 30, 2014 09:50 PM quote: Originally posted by tuxedo meow: How in the world to get good cooked beans? Mine don't get soft but stay hard forever! i want to make some 10 bean soup tonight!!! Don't put in salt until they are as soft as you want them ------------------ Want To Ask Any Question About Bible Prophecy? Go For it. It is Free, of course. http://www.mychristianpsychic.com/ IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 48172 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted December 01, 2014 01:09 PM Great tip. IP: Logged
Ellynlvx Knowflake Posts: 10480 From: the Point of Light within the Mind of God Registered: Aug 2013	posted December 02, 2014 10:48 AM Cornbread is so easy to make. I used to have the recipe in my head. IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 48172 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted December 03, 2014 03:55 PM I make it in an iron skillet. IP: Logged
Ami Anne Moderator Posts: 59177 From: Pluto/house next to NickiG Registered: Sep 2010	posted December 03, 2014 09:50 PM Yep, Randall The salt tip is essential LOL ------------------ Want To Ask Any Question About Bible Prophecy? Go For it. It is Free, of course. http://www.mychristianpsychic.com/ IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 48172 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted December 04, 2014 10:31 AM Agreed. IP: Logged
tuxedo meow Knowflake Posts: 807 From: Third Coast Registered: Aug 2009	posted December 06, 2014 05:46 AM Just received a huge frozen bag of precooked black beans. Suggestions on use? Someone suggested patties? How are bean patties made and how is the taste? Dont want to waste 'em IP: Logged
Ellynlvx Knowflake Posts: 10480 From: the Point of Light within the Mind of God Registered: Aug 2013	posted December 06, 2014 10:30 AM quote: Originally posted by Randall: I make it in an iron skillet. Yes, that is the best way. Once I heard a suggestion to add a little sugar, and it was good that way. Also, when you put the poultry seasoning in, or even Sage alone, it makes Great stuffing. Forgot to make it this year, darn it! IP: Logged
Ellynlvx Knowflake Posts: 10480 From: the Point of Light within the Mind of God Registered: Aug 2013	posted December 06, 2014 10:32 AM Black Beans have a great sauce. IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1299 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted December 10, 2014 08:49 AM Black Bean Bisque Saute some finely chopped onion in oil Dump the cooked (or canned) black beans into the pot and mash them while heating them through Pour in some broth and season with cumin, oregano, a little salt and pepper Squeeze in fresh lime juice, not a whole lime, maybe just half, but do it to your own taste Pur�e in a blender and you have instant soup, delicious You can serve it up with dill weed garnish and it makes a simple satisfying meal with a few healthy crackers or toast on the side. You will want to eat a big bowl at once. IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1299 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted December 10, 2014 08:56 AM Soaking dried beans Tip: Just tried this suggestion earlier in the week with success... Soak the dried beans for two nights on your kitchen counter, not in the fridge, in water with a splash of milk added to it. The milk enzymes help soften the beans prior to cooking. My good friend, an expert in the kitchen, offered this tip after I tried her famous bean salad made with her mix of perfectly formed soft heirloom beans. IP: Logged
Padre35 Knowflake Posts: 3892 From: Asheville, NC, US Registered: Jul 2012	posted December 26, 2014 02:26 AM quote: Originally posted by PlutoSurvivor: Soaking dried beans Tip: Just tried this suggestion earlier in the week with success... Soak the dried beans for two nights on your kitchen counter, not in the fridge, in water with a splash of milk added to it. The milk enzymes help soften the beans prior to cooking. My good friend, an expert in the kitchen, offered this tip after I tried her famous bean salad made with her mix of perfectly formed soft heirloom beans. That is going into the quasi cucina pobre recipe/tip list IP: Logged

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