Want to make Ham-n-Beans.How long do i soak the beans?

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Recipe, Spices, HELP!

Answer 1

I put my beans in a pot of hot water, bring them to a boil for 3-4 minutes, and then let them soak for a couple of hours. I then drain of the water, and put them on to cook. Usually I use a Crock Pot as they use almost zero electricity.
I add a couple of Ham Hocks, 1 yellow onion which has been sauteed to a golden brown, and salt, pepper, and 1/2 to 3/4 cup of Salsa, depending on how spicy it is.
If you don't care for Ham Hocks, then you can buy a box of Bacon Ends and Pieces, add a good amount to a frying pan along with the onion, and brown until golden. This adds a slightly different taste than the Ham Hocks would.
Either way, I always get compliments on my beans. And, with a crock pot, you can add the ingredients, go to work, and come home to dinner.
Don't forget to make some Jiffy cornbread to go along with it.

Answer 2

I discovered this trick a couple of years ago:

Place 1 pound of dried beans in 8 c. water in large micrwave dutch oven. Cover, but vent. Microwave at high 10 - 15 minutes and let stand an hour. Drain, rinse and use as recipe directs. What could be simpler?

Enjoy and save me some of those Ham-n-Beans. YUM!

Answer 3

The quick way is to cook them at a boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave them in the pot for an hour, drain the water and cook for another 20 minutes to 2 hours (depends on what kind of beans).

The long way is to soak them over night.

Answer 4

You can either wash them and soak them overnight or.....cover them with water( 1or2 inches above the beans). Bring to a boil and let boil for a couple of minutes. Then cover and let sit for 1 hour. That all. Just pour off the water and start with your recipe.

Answer 5

Grandmaother use to soak them overnight and cook very slowly the next day for hours, checking regularly to add small amounts of water until tender.

Answer 6

Rinse and sort beans in a large pot. Add cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.

Answer 7

Quick soaking is good if you're short on time. Or just simmer them for a few hours. I don't know what kind of beans you're using, otherwise I'd look it up in one of my cookbooks.

Answer 8

My grandma always soaked them overnight, and added baking soda to the water to make them less gassy. When my mom cooks them, she adds a few bay leafs to the soup.

Answer 9

At least 24 hours. They have some good tips on www.foodnetwork.com as well, so you might be able to find some quicker methods, but 24 hours in cold water is usually what is done.

Answer 10

overnight