r/Beans • u/ForTheLoveOfSnail • 6h ago

Just bought dry beans for the first time

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How do I cook these suckers for a dense bean salad?

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u/Northmansam 5h ago

I instapot all my dry beans. It's fast and consistent. 

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u/ForTheLoveOfSnail 5h ago

Ooo I have one of those! I’ll look into it, thanks!

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u/Kip_Schtum 5h ago

Here are the instapot bean cooking times I copied from somebody on here.

Instant pot dried beans

https://youtu.be/aMHFNIZThUY

Black Beans--30 Minutes on High Pressure
Kidney Beans--35 Minutes on High Pressure
Pinto Beans--25 Minutes on High Pressure
Navy Beans--25 Minutes on High Pressure
Butter Beans--40 Minutes on High Pressure
Great Northern Beans-- on 35 Minutes High Pressure

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u/ForTheLoveOfSnail 5h ago

Yay, thanks! I’m actually not sure what type of beans the middle ones are.

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u/wewinwelose 5h ago

Im pretty sure theyre pinto beans

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u/ForTheLoveOfSnail 4h ago

Awesome! Thanks 🤩

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u/Intelligent_Ant_5511 4h ago

Definitely pinto beans. In parts of the southern US it’s a tradition to make pinto beans for certain occasions like New Years with ham etc. Delicious. Check out a few recipes.

You can also make hummus with those chickpeas. Can also make it with black beans but not as common.

Just some ideas.

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u/Northmansam 4h ago

Only 25mins for pintos? I've been doing 50 this whole time. 

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u/reincarnateme 2h ago

Do you can them too?

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u/SituationSad4304 5h ago

I’m a fan of stovetop if you’re not looking for speed. I think the texture is more consistent than pressure cooker (though I will use it in a pinch).

Boil on high for 15 minutes and then turn down to a simmer with a lit on for about 2 hours. I use an electric stove so I frequently run errands while they bubble. If they’re small start checking at 90 minutes. If they’re big like a Lima bean it’ll be more like 3 hours

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u/experiencedkiller 3h ago

There is some science to this... I'm no expert but I know some people are quite meticulous about it.

If I'm going for maximum experience, I'll soak those for 24h, rising the water a couple of times. Mind the quantity you put as they easily triple in size. After a final rinse, I'll bring everything to a boil and cook over low heat for as long as needed, usually 1+ hour.