Table of Contents
- How long does it take to cook pinto beans?
- What is a quick way to cook pinto beans?
- How to Cook Canned Pinto Beans
- Do you have to soak pinto beans before cooking?
- How much water to cook pinto beans?
- How to Season Pinto Beans
- How long do you boil Pinto?
- How do you cook dry pinto beans?
- Is eating pinto beans good for you?
- Where do the best pinto beans come from?
- What are the top 3 states in pinto bean production?
- Where did pinto beans originally come from?
- Resources for Further Exploration
Pinto beans give you the most nutritious food for your money… but how to cook them without giving everyone a bellyache?
Cooking pinto beans is best done by starting with dried beans. Soak them over night, drain and rinse, and cook them for about an hour on the stove. Then, bag and freeze, or use right away in your recipes.
Well, that’s the quick answer! Now, simply click on this handy Table of Contents for the most-asked-for answers on cooking pinto beans:
How long does it take to cook pinto beans?
Plan on taking at least 4 hours to get your beans from packet to table. Even with the “quick soak,” it takes time to rinse them and pick out any bad beans or little stones, bring them to a boil, soak for an hour. Then, it’s an hour or so to boil them, before you can use them in a recipe.
That is why it’s so good to get some of that prep out of the way ahead of time.
What is a quick way to cook pinto beans?
I soak my beans overnight, cook them in the Crockpot the next day, and then freeze them in sandwich bags. That way, when I’m ready to cook with my beans, they’re as quick as any frozen vegetable (probably not what you wanted to hear today; but if you try it, you’ll be really glad you did – Freezer Gold, Baby!).
How to Cook Canned Pinto Beans
Canned pinto beans are already cooked. You could even eat them right out of the can.
Do you have to soak pinto beans before cooking?
I just read a “myth busting” article from Epicurious,” which says you don’t really need to do all that soaking stuff. At my house, the resulting beans would forever be the butt of some very rude jokes, of which I do not approve or participate in. ‘nuf said.
How much water to cook pinto beans?
Don’t worry about measuring. Just put the soaked beans into a big pot or Crockpot and fill halfway with water.
How to Season Pinto Beans
When I’m boiling them, I add a teaspoon each of salt and Adobo or dried onion. It’s just enough to give them a little added flavor, no matter what dish you’re planning to use them in.
If you’re cooking pinto beans, use any baked bean recipe, or mash them up with some chili powder for a good “refried” type of bean. They make a nice bean dip, too, if you mash them up with some lime juice and cumin.
How long do you boil Pinto?
If you’re doing a quick soak, bring them to a boil and then shut off the pot and let them sit for an hour. If they’re already soaked (whether quick or overnight); drain, rinse well, and boil them 1 hour or more to get them to the desired texture.
How do you cook dry pinto beans?
The easiest way to cook them is to soak them overnight in a big bowl, and then let them cook in the Crockpot for 2-3 hours on HIGH. It’s all very simple and hands-off.
Is eating pinto beans good for you?
Dr. Axe answers this fantastically:
The nutritional and health benefits are phenomenal, including possible reduction in tumor growth, lowering blood sugar levels that can greatly help diabetics, reducing breast cancer risks and heart disease risks, all while offering beneficial fiber.”
Dr. Axe
Where do the best pinto beans come from?
They’re all good! Pinto beans are the most commonly-grown bean, and come from many of our states, as well as over the border, in Mexico. Horticulturalists from Texas A & M University tell us:
Texas annually imports more than 100 million pounds of pinto beans.”
Texas A & M University Horticulturalists
What are the top 3 states in pinto bean production?
According to the US Dry Bean Council, the top three pinto bean producing states are also the only ones in the double digits:
- North Dakota, 32%
- Michigan, 17%
- Nebraska, 11%
Where did pinto beans originally come from?
Historic accounts of growing pinto beans trace back to natives of Central and South America, going back thousands of years.
Resources for Further Exploration
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