Slow-Baked Beans

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Slow-Baked Beans

 

Recipe By : The New Vegan Cookbook ~ Lorna Sass

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound dried beans -- (about 2 1/2 cups)

picked over and rinsed

1 teaspoon salt -- preferably sea salt

Boiling water to cover beans by 2 inches

 

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 250°F.

 

Set the beans in a large Dutch oven or lidded casserole. Sprinkle with salt.

Pour enough boiling water over them to cover by 2 inches. Cover and bake

until the beans are tender, 1 to 4 hours, depending on size and condition.

(Most beans take 2 to 3 hours, but an occasional batch can surprise you.)

Add boiling water, if needed, to keep the beans covered.

 

If you like the way the cooking liquid tastes, reserve it when you drain the

beans. Refrigerate the beans for up to 3 days, or freeze until needed.

 

Freezing Cooked Beans:

After the beans have cooled, freeze them in heavy, zipper-topped plastic

bags. It's convenient to store them in 1 3/4-cup quantities, the approximate

amount contained in a 15-ounce can, and the amount I call for in recipes.

Defrost frozen beans either at room temperature or in a microwave.

 

Bonus Bean Broth:

Cook the beans with 1 chunked carrot, 2 sliced celery ribs, 1 large bay

leaf, 1 halved shallot or small onion, 1 or 2 crushed cloves of garlic

(optional), and 1/8 teaspoon peppercorns. Remove and discard the vegetables

after draining the beans. Use the broth for soups and stews.

 

Make a tasty side dish or a spread for baguette by mashing the cooked beans

coarsely with roasted garlic and olive oil. Season well with salt and

pepper.

 

Makes 5 to 7 cups cooked beans

 

 

 

 

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NOTES : By eliminating presoaking and adding salt right from the start, the

cooked beans develop maximum flavor, maintain good color, and end up with

their glossy skins intact.They are tasty enough to serve as a simple side

dish, tossed lightly with olive oil or garnished with fresh herbs.