Okay, folks, let’s dive into this “crack beans” thing I tried out. I saw it floating around online and figured, why not?
First, I gathered my stuff. You know, the basics:
- Some dried beans (I used pinto, ’cause that’s what I had)
- Water (lots of it)
- A big pot
- Salt (this is key, apparently)
Getting Started
I started by rinsing the beans. Just dumped them in a colander and ran some water over them. Picked out any weird-looking ones or little stones. You don’t want to bite into one of those.
Then, I dumped the beans into my big pot and covered them with water. Like, a lot of water. Someone online said at least three inches above the beans, so I went with that. I also add the salt.
The Waiting Game
Next up, you wait. I’m not gonna lie, this part is boring. let it soak for at least 6 hours.
Cooking Time
After the long soak, I put the pot on the stove, and cooked the beans with medium heat. I stirred them occasionally, making sure they weren’t sticking to the bottom.
I kept them at a gentle simmer. The time it takes to cook depends on the beans you use. Mine needed around 2 hours.
Are They Done Yet?
The real trick is figuring out when they’re done. I just fished a few out with a spoon and mashed them with a fork. If they mashed easily, they were good. If they were still hard, they needed more time.
The Final Result
Finally, they were done! I drained the water (save some if you want, it’s good for stuff), and that was it. Super simple, just takes a bit of patience. They tasted way better than the canned ones, I gotta say. More flavor, you know? Worth the effort, I think.
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