How to Soak and Cook Dried Beans
Easy recipe for cooking dried beans overnight.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried black beans
- 3 quarts of water
- Salt & Pepper
Directions
1
Pour beans on a baking sheet and pull out any cracked, yucky looking ones, or even possible stones and dirt.
2
Put beans into a colander and rinse well.
3
Soak beans overnight in a 5 quart sauce pan. Make sure to pour several inches of water in the pan because the beans will expand quite a bit. Soak overnight.
4
Drain the beans and add fresh water.
5
Place the pan on the stove and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and let simmer, covered with a lid for about one and two hours until they become tender.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
Additional Notes
The beans can be kept in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to six months.