THIS IS FOR 2LB BEANS
Cooking Directions
Cooking Tips:
- Spread out dry beans and remove any foreign particles.
- Rinse beans in cold water.
- Cover beans with 2 inches of water and use one of the soak methods below:
Quick cook Method: Boil beans in water for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and soak for one hour.
OR
Overnight Method (preferred) – Boil Beans in water for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and soak for 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain soak water and replace with 12 cups of fresh water. Add 1lb of meat if desired.
Options: ham hocks, sausage, or ham bone.
- Bring beans to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until tender. Check water level and add hot water if necessary. Stir occasionally.
- Salt and pepper to taste. NOTE: Boil beans gently and stir very little to prevent breaking skins.
Slow Cooker Method:
- NO SOAK METHOD
- Spread out dry beans and remove any foreign particles.
- Rinse beans, and then place in slow cooker with 12 cups water.
- Add 2lb ham, ham hock, hambone, or sausage to pot.
- Place slow cooker on high and cook for about 5 hours or until beans are tender (or low for 7-8 hours).
- Salt and pepper to taste.
*Click for microwave instructions
One cup dry beans makes about 2-1/2 cups cooked beans.
NOTE: This product is grown in nature’s earth. Although handled by the latest modern mechanical methods, it is sometimes impossible to remove all foreign material. Check carefully before preparing. Thanks!