While reflecting on the past year and dreaming of all the goals I would like to accomplish, and then it hits me, I forgot to soak the beans overnight. No worries, I can use the quick soak method and have the beans ready to cook in an hour.
Sorting black-eyed peas
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How to Quick Soak Beans
This bean quick soak method can be used for all types of beans.
The cooking times will be the same for all beans, but the soaking times might vary if they are larger.
Bean Soaking Supplies
First step: Measure the correct amount of dried beans (any beans) for your recipe, then sort through them for stones and debris and discard anything that is not a good-looking bean.
Rinsing the beans in a colander
Step by Step Quick Soak Method
Sorting Dry Beans
Second step: Place sorted peas in a colander (this is the one I used) and rinse them with cold water. Place beans in a large saucepan with enough water to cover them plus one extra inch of water for good measure.
Cooking the Beans
Third step: Place a saucepan over high heat and bring the peas and water to a boil and cook the dried beans for one minute.
Fourth step: Remove from heat and cover with a lid for one hour.
Drain Beans
Fifth step: Drain peas in a colander and then rinse.
Recipe Ready Beans
Now you are ready to use them in your recipe. Easy-peasy and budget-friendly!
Add water quick soak method.
Quick-Soak Dried Beans
This bean quick soak method can be used for all types of beans.
Print Recipe Rate
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: How to Quick Soak Beans, Quick Soak Beans
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 13
Calories: 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried Beans
- 2 quarts tap water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Sort through the dried beans to remove small stones or other debris.
Place sorted beans in a colander and rinse them with cold water.
Transfer beans to a large saucepan and cover with enough water to cover them plus one extra inch of water for good measure.
Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to it a boil and cook for one minute.
Remove the pan from heat and cover for one hour.
After the beans have soaked for one-hour, drain beans in a colander and rinse with cold water.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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Dried Bean Recipe
Black-eyed Peas Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of dried black-eyed peas
- ham hock
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 stalk of celery (chopped)
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 2 cups of your favorite rice (cooked)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- green onion (chopped)
Cover peas with water and soak overnight (omit this step if quick soak method was used)
Drain peas, cover with fresh water and add the ham hock and bring to a boil. Note Publix up the street from my house had ham hocks in large multi-packs, and I ask the butcher if I could purchase only one, and he repackaged this one for me. That was a money saver of $6.00. The dried black-eyed peas were on sale for $1.39 a pound.
Ham hock
Reduce heat and simmer for one hour—drain peas, reserving the liquid. Place bacon in a skillet to saute, then remove bacon to paper towels.
Use the grease from the bacon to saute the chopped onion and celery for 2 minutes.
Add garlic to the onion mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Add peas, ham hock, and rice. Cook, stirring constantly.
Add vinegar and 4 tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the peas. Cook 5 minutes, stirring. Add more reserved liquid if necessary—season with salt and pepper. Chop the cooked bacon.
Serve topped with chopped green onions and bacon.
Good Luck, Black-eyed peas
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FAQs
Quick Soak: This is the fastest method. In a large pot, add 6 cups of water for each pound (2 cups) of dry beans. Heat to boiling; boil for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and soak for at least 1 hour.
What is the ratio of water to dried beans for soaking? ›
Cover with 3 cups of water per 1 cup of beans. Use 10 cups for a 1 pound bag. Do either a short soak or a long soak. Short Soak – Bring beans to a boil, boil for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat, and let stand covered for 1-4 hours.
How to cook dried beans without soaking overnight? ›
Bring cold water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over high heat. Add beans and salt, and return to a simmer; cover. Bake beans in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes, checking after 30 minutes to ensure beans are still covered with water. If necessary, add just enough water to cover.
Is it better to soak beans overnight or quick soak? ›
An overnight soak before boiling is the default method because hydrating beans before cooking improves their quality, plus eliminates some of the starches that cause gassiness. But, an 8-hour overnight bath isn't always convenient. Enter quick-soaking, a technique that will shave about 7 hours off your task.
Do all dried beans need to be soaked before cooking? ›
Modern cooking websites often say it doesn't matter. In a way, they're both right. Soaking beans can help improve the texture of the final product once the beans are cooked and reduce the gas produced when the food is being digested. But it isn't necessary to soak them.
What are the steps in preparing dried beans? ›
The four simple steps to cooking dried beans? Rinse. Soak. Cook. Enjoy.
How many cups of water for 2 cups of soaked beans? ›
Boiling Method
Place washed and soaked beans in a heavy pot with 3 cups of water per 1 cup of soaked beans. Bring to a boil, boil uncovered for about 10 minutes, skim off any foam that may form. Vegetables and spices can be added at this point, if desired.
How much does 1 cup of dried beans make? ›
One cup dry beans = three cups cooked beans, drained. One pound dry beans = six cups cooked beans, drained One pound of dry beans makes about 9 servings of baked beans or 12 servings of bean soup. At the grocery store, what should I look for in dry beans?
Do you cook beans covered or uncovered? ›
Cook the beans uncovered until they're tender. Some foam might gather on top of the pot; skim it off with a spoon as necessary. If the water level drops below the beans, add more water so the beans are covered at all times.
What happens if you don't have time to soak beans? ›
Place 1 lb.
Add cold water until it's about 2 inches above the top of the beans. It's important for beans to remain submerged in a few inches of water throughout the cooking process so they don't dry out. Cover pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then remove from heat. Let rest 1 hour.
Just take your favorite beans (pinto, black eyed peas, chickpeas, lima beans) and cover them with your favorite broth or stock or even water seasoned with salt, spices, herbs and other aromatics like onion and garlic, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Why discard bean soaking water? ›
Fun Fact: Discarding the soaking water and rinsing beans can help make cooked beans more digestible. Some people choose to save the soaking liquid because some nutrients are leeched from the beans into the liquid during soaking. We prefer to drain our soaking liquid but you can decide what works best for you.
Should you soak beans in the fridge or on the counter? ›
Soaking thoroughly cleans accumulated buildup on the surface of the bean, such as dirt, pesticide residue or contamination from rodents and insects. Soaking also allows beans to cool evenly. Like grains, soak at room temperature for 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Do you drain beans after soaking overnight? ›
Traditional Method
Beans are covered in cold, clean water and soaked for at least 8 hours, often left for an overnight soak. Beans are then drained and then cooked the next day.
Can you add baking soda to beans while cooking? ›
If beans make you uncomfortably gassy, sprinkle a little baking soda into their soaking water. It will reduce the volume of gas produced by the legumes, plus, they will cook quicker. If you're even shorter on time, you may want to try some of our favorite recipes to make with a can of black beans.
What is the quick soak method for canning beans? ›
Add the beans to a large pot and cover them with about 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, leave the pot uncovered and cook the beans for 5 minutes. Remove pot from the heat and soak the beans. Let the beans soak in the hot water for an hour.
Do beans need to be refrigerated while soaking? ›
Salt the soaking water well; it should taste pleasantly salty. Then let stand at room temperature for at least four and up to eight hours. If soaking for longer than eight hours, move the beans to the refrigerator to prevent them from fermenting. Don't soak the beans any longer than 24 hours.
How do you process dried beans? ›
For products meant to be cooked, the beans are cleaned, briefly boiled, and then put into containers with brine or a different sauce. These containers are then sealed and subjected to a canning, a method involving elevated temperatures and pressure. The end result is a ready-to-use, long-lasting product: canned beans.
What are the steps to rehydrate beans? ›
Boil for 2-3 minutes and allow to soak for up to 4 hours (if soak longer than 4 hours place the stockpot in the refrigerator). Quick soak: For every 2 cups of dry beans, add 6 cups of water to the stockpot. Boil for 2-3 minutes and allow to soak for at least 1 hour.
