dried Pinto beans, what on earth can I do with these?

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  • PBsMommy
    PBsMommy Posts: 1,166 Member
    I was given a packet of tesco pinto beans and do not have a clue what to do with these wee rock hard bulletts lol. Please give me some help/ideas. The packet just has cooking instructions (so laborious)but no ideas for meals/ snacks.

    Thanks in advance

    First thought is, throw them in a crockpot with a ham hock for the day. Then mix slaw or mayo with them and make some cornbread. Not the healthiest choice though.. :laugh:

    We always cooked dried beans in a crockpot, maybe throw some of your fav seasoings in?
  • kmacgera
    kmacgera Posts: 137 Member
    Soaking beans makes the texture better when cooked. The nice thing about pintos is they cook up soft. I love them. We use a pressure cooker for 10 minutes (add a teaspoon of oil), then add seasonings and veggies for another 5 or 10.
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    You're all so helpful, thanks.

    When cooked how many days can these be kept in the fridge?
  • lala40217
    lala40217 Posts: 60 Member
    i just read the other replies to your question.. if you add ham hocks you're defeating the purpose of having a healthy meal. when i used ham hocks in mine years ago you had to spoon off the layer of thick jelly-like fat on the top of the beans before you could heat them up. i mean, they were delish but they are almost as good without the ham.
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    i just read the other replies to your question.. if you add ham hocks you're defeating the purpose of having a healthy meal. when i used ham hocks in mine years ago you had to spoon off the layer of thick jelly-like fat on the top of the beans before you could heat them up. i mean, they were delish but they are almost as good without the ham.


    BOKE, I won't be trying that then lol. Thanks for the tip.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    You're all so helpful, thanks.

    When cooked how many days can these be kept in the fridge?

    They will keep for several days. 5-6 I would think, depending on how often you get them out, fridge temp, etc. When they go bad you will know it. Starchy foods smell horrid when they go bad.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    i just read the other replies to your question.. if you add ham hocks you're defeating the purpose of having a healthy meal. when i used ham hocks in mine years ago you had to spoon off the layer of thick jelly-like fat on the top of the beans before you could heat them up. i mean, they were delish but they are almost as good without the ham.

    Which is why smoked turkey is better with the same flavor. :)
  • lala40217
    lala40217 Posts: 60 Member
    they can stay in the fridge for 4 or 5 days if you dont use any meat in them. they freeze great also. when i freeze them and take them to work i just leave them out on the counter with a few paper towels underneath and then pop them in the microwave for 3 minutes or so. sometimes i have a bit of rice and sometimes i crush up some red hot and blue chips and put hot sauce in them. i'm so hungry.
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    You're all so helpful, thanks.

    When cooked how many days can these be kept in the fridge?

    They will keep for several days. 5-6 I would think, depending on how often you get them out, fridge temp, etc. When they go bad you will know it. Starchy foods smell horrid when they go bad.

    Thanks x
  • PBsMommy
    PBsMommy Posts: 1,166 Member
    i just read the other replies to your question.. if you add ham hocks you're defeating the purpose of having a healthy meal. when i used ham hocks in mine years ago you had to spoon off the layer of thick jelly-like fat on the top of the beans before you could heat them up. i mean, they were delish but they are almost as good without the ham.

    :laugh: That's the reason after my reply I added not the healthiest option. I know exactly what you are talking about with spooning the top layer of fat off the top. It was like a protective barrier to the beans!
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    Two things:
    1. Thanks for all of the ideas from everyone! I just picked up my first bag of dried pinto yesterday, and was wondering how I was going to do them. Seems like it's pretty similar in preparation to black beans.
    2. Thanks to the OP for posting this, as I had planned to make black beans for dinner and was about to walk out the door without getting them started soaking. Woops!
  • lala40217
    lala40217 Posts: 60 Member
    i've never tried with smoked turkey but what a great idea. i cant wait to try it-- i'll use it this sunday when i make my beans
  • sunshinesquared
    sunshinesquared Posts: 2,733 Member
    Thanks to all of you...I'm now hungry and craving crock-pot pinto beans! :smile:
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    Put them in an empty vitamin pill bottle and make maracas for your amateur band.

    That made me laugh

    Then my job on this planet is done!
  • missdaisy79
    missdaisy79 Posts: 566 Member
    Put them in an empty vitamin pill bottle and make maracas for your amateur band.

    That made me laugh

    Then my job on this planet is done!

    DAMN! I'm totally going to do this!

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