newlifemom Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 So I am going to attempt cooking black beans with chicken and rice tonight. I am following the instructions for a quick soak and they are telling me to sort the beans. I don't understand. Why do I sort them? How do I sort them? Please be gentle with this new bean cooker. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I often find small rocks. They really blend in unless you are actively looking for them. I imagine that if they are left in and cooked, they'd be harder to spot later--covered with bean sauce and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Pick through them. Sometimes I find other sorts of beans in them, or rocks, or beans that look defective, for lack of a better word. Just give them a look over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks. Wish me luck. I have never done this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You can do it!! Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Just take out anything that looks weird. Sometimes I only find one little weird thing. My daughter loves picking through them. Maybe yours will too! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 They've told you right Pam. Sorting means looking for small stones, pebbles, even dirt-clods, broken beans, or anything else that looks wrong. Some bean-sources are better than others in terms of "foreign" debris, but it's never a good idea to become complacent, as you wouldn't want anyone breaking a tooth. I'm more partial to the over-night soak, as opposed to the quick soak method, as it's easier (given some pre-planning), less fuel intensive, allows the beans to "sprout" a little, and improves the texture IMO. Either way, beans are an awesome thing to add to ones diet. They are loaded with protein, fiber and minerals. Draining the soak water will reduce "indigestible" sugars and reduce bean digestion "issues." Good luck! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Draining the soak water will reduce "indigestible" sugars and reduce bean digestion "issues." This is important!! My hubby cooked the beans last time and uhm, he thought he could skip this step. I almost made him sleep out on the back porch. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 All the advice you've been given is true. Sorting the beans is important because you don't want "debris". Also, I agree with Bill that overnight soaking is a LOT better than quick soaking--when you have the time, do that next time. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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