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.
How do you 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.
Do you rinse dried beans before soaking? ›
Preparation. Pick over the beans for small rocks or debris. Rinse well, then cover with cold water and soak for 6 hours or overnight.
What happens if you don't soak dried beans overnight? ›
But, then I learned something astonishing: You can actually skip soaking beans over night, and actually you should. Not only does it shorten the amount of time until you have ready-to-eat beans, it also produces a more flavorful end result.
Can you boil dried beans instead of soaking? ›
You can always throw dried beans into water, bring it to a boil, and then simmer until done, It is exactly the same as cooking beans after soaking, except that it will take longer. Dried beans will take ~45 - 90 minutes to cook depending mainly on how old (and hence dry) they are, vs 20 - 45 minutes for soaked beans.
How long to cook dried beans without soaking? ›
How to cook dried beans without soaking
- Rinse dry beans and place in an oven-safe pot.
- Fill water to cover beans by two or three inches and add salt.
- Cover with a heavy lid and bake for 2 hours at 375°.
- Check for doneness with a taste-test; bake longer, in 30-minute increments, if needed.
If you don't have the time for a full overnight soaking here is a good hack: Rinse the beans, cover with the required volume of water for the amount of dry beans you are using (roughly 4 times water to beans), Bring the beans to a boil then simmer for 2 minutes.
Is it better to soak beans overnight or quick soak? ›
The quick-soak method is a great strategy for those nights where you're craving beans but don't want to wait for an overnight soak. To quick-soak beans, add the beans to a large pot of boiling water. Allow them to boil for about five minutes, then remove the pot from the heat, and cover.
How to cook beans quickly? ›
If you soak your beans overnight they'll cook much faster (an hour or less). All you need to do is put them in a bowl, pour water over them, turn ieave them in the fridge until you're ready to cook. Pour off the soaking water before adding them to the pot. If that's still too long, use canned beans.
Should you soak beans covered or uncovered? ›
Soaking beans helps to ensure tenderness and reduce the cook time. I'd recommend soaking your beans all day or overnight (you're aiming for 8-12 hours), covered, in cool water that covers them by 2 to 3 inches. Unless your kitchen is very warm or it's the thick of summer, you can do this at room temperature.
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 soak beans overnight in hot or cold water? ›
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.
Do you add baking soda when soaking beans? ›
Bottom Line. 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.
Do you cover beans when soaking overnight? ›
How to soak beans overnight?
- STEP 1: Sort through the beans to make sure that there are no small pebbles or other debris.
- STEP 2: Rinse thoroughly.
- STEP 3: Place the beans in a large enough bowl where you can cover the dried beans with about 2-3 inches of water. ...
- STEP 4: Cover and let sit.
Beans should not be soaked for longer than 12 hours.
Some say that beans should be only be soaked for 4 hours, but 12 hours is the upper limit. If you soak the beans for longer than 12 hours, you run the risk of the beans losing both their characteristic flavor and texture.
How long do you quick-soak beans? ›
To quick-soak dried beans, simply bring a pot of beans and water to a boil and let them sit for an hour. It takes only about 5 minutes of your attention and works for any type of bean. Step one: Sort and rinse. Pour the beans out onto a sheet pan or somewhere else you can spread them out easily.
Is it better to soak beans overnight or quick-soak? ›
We tried the quick-soak method, and although the cooking time didn't vary much (the quick-soaked beans cooked just 5 minutes faster than the overnight soaked ones and 15 minutes faster than the no-soak beans), the flavor was our favorite of the bunch.
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.
Should I soak dry beans with water and baking soda? ›
Bottom Line. 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.
