How long to cook red beans? - The DIS Discussion Forums

JLiz · 10-03-2012, 12:10 PM

I have already soaked a bag of dried red beans overnight. How long will I need to cook them? (The bag just says to cook until tender. D'uh, but how many hours will that take?) I like them very soft and creamy. Thanks!

gawrsh2008 · 10-03-2012, 12:16 PM

It should take you 2-3 hours. Let me know if you have any more questions and I'll be happy to help you.

caitlinsmom · 10-03-2012, 12:25 PM

I like to soak them and then throw them in the crockpot with a diced onion and some spices on low for about 6 hours.
This way I don't need to be home for 2-3 hours straight.

Nayan · 10-03-2012, 12:30 PM

I just cooked a bag today and mine only took an hour or so after soaking, but I didn't make them creamy soft just soft enough to throw in the chili pot.

LisaR · 10-03-2012, 12:34 PM

If this is something you plan on doing often, invest in a pressure cooker. It takes 8 minutes for beans like kidney, pinto, and garbanzo, and 4 minutes for smaller beans.

Jestocost · 10-03-2012, 12:34 PM

Soaked beans should only take 1-1.5 hours to cook at a low simmer, covered.

SandrA9810 · 10-03-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LisaR

If this is something you plan on doing often, invest in a pressure cooker. It takes 8 minutes for beans like kidney, pinto, and garbanzo, and 4 minutes for smaller beans.

I really need to learn how to use my grandmother's old pressure cooker. She used to use it a lot growing up, but now my aunt just lets it sit in the pantry.

gawrsh2008 · 10-03-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jestocost

Soaked beans should only take 1-1.5 hours to cook at a low simmer, covered.

Well, I'm from New Orleans and we tend to prefer them creamy vs. whole beans. That may be why you don't cook yours as long. I go as far as mashing mine with a potato masher. To each his own, though.

minkydog · 10-03-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gawrsh2008

Well, I'm from New Orleans and we tend to prefer them creamy vs. whole beans. That may be why you don't cook yours as long. I go as far as mashing mine with a potato masher. To each his own, though.

Me too. I'm not from New Orleans, but I grew up on the Mississippi/Alabama Gulf Coast so i have eaten plenty of red beans & rice, gumbo, jambalya,etc. I vote for cooking red beans at a low simmer for 2-3 hours. Personally, I perfer to cook 'em in my crockpot--toss in some onion, green pepper, garlic, bay leaf, salt, red pepper flakes, a tidge of cayenne to taste and let 'er rip for about 6-7 hours. So good you'll smack your grandma

usnuzuloose · 10-03-2012, 05:29 PM

After you soak them over night, do you use the same water when you put them in the crock pot? Or do you drain and add fresh water? How much water to add in the crock pot.

Swan4Me · 10-03-2012, 05:38 PM

Do NOT use the same water-the joke goes all the gas in the beans is in that water

I ccok mine for 3-4 hours with ham hocks and smoked sausage

honeydiane1953 · 10-03-2012, 05:53 PM

Pour out the water RINSE the beans and add fresh water! You all are making me want to cook our favorite beans dried white limas. We soak those too. Add and onion, salt, pepper, fat back or raw bacon and tabasco. Bring to boil then simmer at least two hours. Actually the second day are when the beans are the best.

10-03-2012, 12:10 PM	#1
JLiz Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 175	How long to cook red beans? I have already soaked a bag of dried red beans overnight. How long will I need to cook them? (The bag just says to cook until tender. D'uh, but how many hours will that take?) I like them very soft and creamy. Thanks!

10-03-2012, 12:30 PM	#4
Nayan DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: About an hour east of WDW. 192 all the way "home". :) Posts: 1,208	I just cooked a bag today and mine only took an hour or so after soaking, but I didn't make them creamy soft just soft enough to throw in the chili pot. __________________ Me DS

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10-03-2012, 05:53 PM	#12
honeydiane1953 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: central ga Posts: 2,728	Pour out the water RINSE the beans and add fresh water! You all are making me want to cook our favorite beans dried white limas. We soak those too. Add and onion, salt, pepper, fat back or raw bacon and tabasco. Bring to boil then simmer at least two hours. Actually the second day are when the beans are the best. __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes when you're fast asleep

10-03-2012, 12:16 PM	#2
gawrsh2008 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 248	It should take you 2-3 hours. Let me know if you have any more questions and I'll be happy to help you.

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10-03-2012, 12:25 PM	#3
caitlinsmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: south of boston Posts: 205	I like to soak them and then throw them in the crockpot with a diced onion and some spices on low for about 6 hours. This way I don't need to be home for 2-3 hours straight.

10-03-2012, 12:34 PM	#5
LisaR Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,884	If this is something you plan on doing often, invest in a pressure cooker. It takes 8 minutes for beans like kidney, pinto, and garbanzo, and 4 minutes for smaller beans.

10-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#11
Swan4Me DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,634	Do NOT use the same water-the joke goes all the gas in the beans is in that water I ccok mine for 3-4 hours with ham hocks and smoked sausage

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