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Keeping Beans

post #1 of 5
6/9/10 at 2:40am
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I hate boiling beans each time I need them. Is there a way I can make larger batches each and freeze them or something until I need them? I find myself resorting to canned beans more than I like because I just hate the inconvenience of dried. However, thanks to WIC, I'm drowning in dried beans, so give me some ideas on how to make them early and keep them, please!
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post #2 of 5
6/9/10 at 10:23am
Yes, you can freeze them! I use my slow cooker to make a big batch of beans, and then put them in 1-cup containers in the freezer. I either pull them from the freezer the night before using them, or put them under running water. It works really well!
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post #3 of 5
6/9/10 at 1:52pm
If I cook dried beans, I will only do it if I have two pounds, not one. And then I freeze them in can-sized containers so I can substitute them easily in recipes.
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post #4 of 5
6/12/10 at 5:45am
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where can i get can-sized containers? i can't even imagine what you're talking about.
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post #5 of 5
6/12/10 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by akichan View Post
where can i get can-sized containers? i can't even imagine what you're talking about.
Just save your jam/pickle/peanut butter/etc jars!
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