topic Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans in Kitchen

Advice needed for something that will cook beans

bonnielu — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:52:17 GMT

My hubby makes a production of everything. He can boil water, grind coffee and make beans. He spends hours cooking beans, just as he spent hours grinding and making coffee. I solved the coffee problem... I bought him a Keurig so I could play with it. In any case what device, product, cooker might cook beans quickly... Not fancy beans, not flavored beans, JUST BEANS and for me the GADGET QUEEN perhaps makes something more fun to eat.

Pressure Cooker? Rice Cooker? Anything. I have about had the bean thing.. married almost 50 years and I think I have had enough.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

KingstonsMom — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:59:24 GMT

A pressue cooker will cook beans pretty quickly!

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

151949 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:09:13 GMT

IMO beans only taste good if slow cooked. So I always use my crockpot to cook them.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

bonnielu — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:10:24 GMT

thanks, now to find the right pressure cooker. When I was a kid my father came home from work, asked my mother what was for dinner. She looked up at the ceiling and the the chicken was on the ceiling. The pressure cooker exploded. I will never forget that.

Are pressure cookers safe, because obviously hers was not.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

Lacey1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:22:12 GMT

Get the Instant Pot! It has a staineless steel insert and 7 functions. Check it out on YouTube. A gadget person will love it!

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:25:55 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
thanks, now to find the right pressure cooker. When I was a kid my father came home from work, asked my mother what was for dinner. She looked up at the ceiling and the the chicken was on the ceiling. The pressure cooker exploded. I will never forget that.

Are pressure cookers safe, because obviously hers was not.

Like most things, the technology has been updated and they are much safer now.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

dancingwoman — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:27:15 GMT

@Lacey1 wrote:
Get the Instant Pot! It has a staineless steel insert and 7 functions. Check it out on YouTube. A gadget person will love it!

I agree get the Instant Pot..very easy and safe...DW

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

KingstonsMom — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:39:32 GMT

@ChynnaBlue wrote:
@bonnielu wrote:
thanks, now to find the right pressure cooker. When I was a kid my father came home from work, asked my mother what was for dinner. She looked up at the ceiling and the the chicken was on the ceiling. The pressure cooker exploded. I will never forget that.

Are pressure cookers safe, because obviously hers was not.

Like most things, the technology has been updated and they are much safer now.

@bonnielu, @ChynnaBlue

Back in the day, I remember more than 1 pressure cooker 'ceiling' meal too, LOL!

But, I agree with Chynna, the pressure cookers today are much more advanced and much safer than the ones used in ceiling meals back then!

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

Lacey1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:56:26 GMT

Yes, I had one spray the kitchen with black bean soup! That was many moons ago, but it certainly stuck in my memory! They are quite safe now!

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

momtochloe — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:58:15 GMT

@Lacey1 wrote:
Get the Instant Pot! It has a staineless steel insert and 7 functions. Check it out on YouTube. A gadget person will love it!

Right behind you @Lacey1 and I couldn't agree more. You will love this pressure cooker as it is so easy to use and will be able to make so many yummy things in it. This week I am going to make split pea soup . . . so easy and so delicious!

@bonnielu

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

HonnyBrown — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:05:44 GMT

@151949 wrote:
IMO beans only taste good if slow cooked. So I always use my crockpot to cook them.

This, without the crock pot.

If I forget to soak my beans, I boil them on high for 3 minutes, then let them sit covered for 10 minutes.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

milkbone — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:32:17 GMT

@bonnielu

In any case what device, product, cooker might cook beans quickly

Well what beans?

Pintos

white beans

lentils

Different beans, different times !

My electric pressure cooker is Wolfgang Puck 5 qt with non stick

I can cook:

2 cups brown rice

1 cup lentils

6 cups water

1 tsp oil

13 minutes

Pinto beans

take an hour

I like mine soft !

Pressure cooker come in different sizes and WATTS

I never fill mine over 2/3 MAX

that is beans and water together !

compare !

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

Lacey1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:53:27 GMT

Old beans take a lot longer to cook, (if at all). I never add salt while they are cooking-makes them tough.

I like to cook beans and grains,(Farro, brown rice, etc.) at the same time.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

Sooner — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:57:42 GMT

Pot, beans, water to cover, 225 degrees, go take a long nap and get dressed. Voila! BEANS!

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

MadameQueen — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:09:20 GMT

Hi @bonnielu If you get a chance, check out Martha Stewart Cooking School - Legumes edition on line or on PBS. I watched it yesterday and she discusses three methods for cooking beans: Stovetop, pressure cooker and in the oven. I love that show even if she is not making something that I would eat. And why is it that when the husband does something they have to make a project out of it?

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

suzyQ3 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:14:22 GMT

@Lacey1 wrote:
Old beans take a lot longer to cook, (if at all). I never add salt while they are cooking-makes them tough.
I like to cook beans and grains,(Farro, brown rice, etc.) at the same time.

Yes, which is why I always check the expiration date on the package.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

RedTop — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:02:50 GMT

I love beans; pinto, great northern, October, lima, and navy. My brain has been trained to soak beans overnight, drain, pour into a heavy pot, cover with cold water, cook for several hours, then add ham or salt pork and cook until the bean soup is of desired consistency.

My Papaw didn't cook a lot, but was known to cook an awesome pot of pinto beans, and make great buckwheat cakes. His bean soup secret was to turn up the heat the last 20-30 minutes of cooking, and add about one tablespoon of white sugar. Since we have never fully replicated his pinto beans, we think his well water also made a big difference in taste.

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

butterfly123 — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:23:32 GMT

HTH http://www.hippressurecooking.com/pressure-cooking-times/

Included is a chart for almost every kind of bean. Dry or soaked etc

Also includes different pressure cookers. Scroll down further for other items as well!

Take care

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

bonnielu — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:37:07 GMT

Yes, hubby makes a project out of it. They are just beans. Nothing but water and beans. Yuk. He thinks they are healthy. I don't even want to list the other things he eats that ARE HEALTHY. But then he can wear the suit he got married in... after almost 50 years. My dress .... no way could I even think of ever wearing it..

Re: Advice needed for something that will cook beans

brandiwine — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 01:56:21 GMT

I have a great Nesco pressure cooker, but I do prefer to cook my beans in a crock pot. Better texture and taste. In fact, doing black eyed peas with a wonderful ham bone tomorrow.