Dried Beans

from Family Circle Magazine

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Prep steps for Dried Beans

1. Pick through: Pour dried beans onto a large baking sheet. Spread out and pick through, discarding any rocks, dirt and debris.

2. Quick soak: Combine 1 pound of beans (2 1/2 cups) in large pot with 12 cups of water and 2 tsp. salt. Boil 2 minutes, then soak in pot for 1 hour.

3. Overnight soak: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of beans (2 1/2 cups) with 8 cups of water and 1 tsp salt. Refrigerate overnight.

Cooking soaked beans: Rinse soaked beans. Place 1 pound of beans in a large pot. Add 6 cups of hot water, 2 tbsp oil, 2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 3 small chicken bouillon cuges and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat to boiling, then simmer 30 minutes or until tender. (May need longer, check your beans first!!)

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"Pound for pound, they cost 1/3 the price of canned beans. But while you do need to budget time to clean, soak, and cook them, then you can savor the savings!!"