2006-10-22 10:00:00 · 11 answers · asked by erinaquarius 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
No. If you are cooking dried beans adding the salt before they start to get soft will make them tough and it will take them longer to cook. Add salt when you add the other seasonings.
2006-10-22 10:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by crazylilwhitewoman 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you're using canned beans, there's no need to add salt. The canning liquid contains salt and is absorbed by the beans. If you have pre-soaked dried beans, and are cooking them for chili, then, yes. Add one quarter teaspoon for every two cups of beans.
2006-10-22 17:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tricia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wait until the beans have gotten a little soft then add the salt,but not to much.
2006-10-22 17:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by MRS.K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always soak the beans in baking soda water the night before so they will absorb a little sodium then so no I wait till I add all the rest of my spices.
2006-10-22 17:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. If you want the beans to have flavor you need to season them while cooking.
2006-10-22 17:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wonder why bothering, when canned chili beans are so tasty....
Just curious, no disrespect meant.
2006-10-22 17:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I do not.
I do season in layers, with other seasonings, and use kosher salt at the end.
2006-10-22 17:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you want to add a lilttle while cooking just a little though and once its done you add to taste.
2006-10-22 17:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't use to much. I don't use salt my self.
2006-10-22 17:12:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - just overdo it!
2006-10-22 17:02:51 · answer #10 · answered by luckistrike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋