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Sarah · 10-21-2006, 11:41 AM

I'm now on our third bag of 15 bean soup mix. Every time i try to cook these they send up being mushy and completely breaking apart.
How do I cook beans so they are cooked,but not broken apart and gross

Indianamom*2 · 10-21-2006, 12:19 PM

What are you cooking them in ?? I put all my dry beans like that in the slow cooker on low and cook for several hours during the day. I have had one pot get mushy on me and that was because DH turned it on High and didnt tell me.

I dump the bag in a pan and seperate the bad ones out, put in a pot on the stove for about 2 mins let it boil just long enough to make the skin wrinkle, rince in cool water, then dump in my slow cooker, add the spices and ham, will with water just until the beans are covered, turn on low and let cook usually about 6-8 hours. On high it takes less time, but can make them mushy faster.
I check mine and taste test every 30 mins to make sure they arent getting too mushy or still too hard and also to see if anything needs to be added.

THroughout I do have to add a little more water here and there, but it doesnt change the taste or texture.

You can cook them in a pot on the stove the same way as a slow cooker, but I recommend a thick bottom stock pot on a lower setting, it will take a little longer than on high of course, but they wont boil with can make them mushy.

Good luck.

Sarah · 10-21-2006, 12:44 PM

I did try them in the crockpot and they got really mushy. I just cooked them again on the stove top hoovering over them and this time they came out much better.

Indianamom*2 · 10-21-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WearingTaci

I did try them in the crockpot and they got really mushy. I just cooked them again on the stove top hoovering over them and this time they came out much better.

Good, glad that you get em figured out.

The crockpot sometimes isnt for everything, but it sure makes dinner making easier !

**Julesmom23girls** · 10-21-2006, 08:27 PM

You have to make sure they aren't boiling, just very lightly simmering. If they boil that will make them fall apart, it is just too rough on them I guess. Anyway a slow simmer is what you want, in the crock pot I would say cook on the lowest setting you have. My crock will simmer on warm, it is such a hot crockpot. HTH

sarahannecloud9 · 10-26-2006, 02:40 PM

I soak mine over night in the frige, Don't know why I do it but the beans allways turn out great, lol. Mom did it so I do it I guess! We love beans here.

10-21-2006, 11:41 AM	#1
Sarah *Administrator* Formerly: WearingTaci Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,572 Ratings: 246 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Cooking Beans I'm now on our third bag of 15 bean soup mix. Every time i try to cook these they send up being mushy and completely breaking apart. How do I cook beans so they are cooked,but not broken apart and gross

10-21-2006, 12:19 PM	#2
Indianamom2 Registered Users Join Date:* Oct 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,084 Ratings: 249 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Cooking Beans What are you cooking them in ?? I put all my dry beans like that in the slow cooker on low and cook for several hours during the day. I have had one pot get mushy on me and that was because DH turned it on High and didnt tell me. I dump the bag in a pan and seperate the bad ones out, put in a pot on the stove for about 2 mins let it boil just long enough to make the skin wrinkle, rince in cool water, then dump in my slow cooker, add the spices and ham, will with water just until the beans are covered, turn on low and let cook usually about 6-8 hours. On high it takes less time, but can make them mushy faster. I check mine and taste test every 30 mins to make sure they arent getting too mushy or still too hard and also to see if anything needs to be added. THroughout I do have to add a little more water here and there, but it doesnt change the taste or texture. You can cook them in a pot on the stove the same way as a slow cooker, but I recommend a thick bottom stock pot on a lower setting, it will take a little longer than on high of course, but they wont boil with can make them mushy. Good luck. __________________ ~Lindsey~ Proud AF wife to Jeff (7/2005) and SAHM to Kaitlynn (3/2007) http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ltaylor1984

10-21-2006, 12:44 PM	#3
Sarah *Administrator* Formerly: WearingTaci Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,572 Ratings: 246 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Cooking Beans I did try them in the crockpot and they got really mushy. I just cooked them again on the stove top hoovering over them and this time they came out much better.

10-21-2006, 08:27 PM	#5
Julesmom23girls Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,017 Ratings: 14 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Cooking Beans You have to make sure they aren't boiling, just very lightly simmering. If they boil that will make them fall apart, it is just too rough on them I guess. Anyway a slow simmer is what you want, in the crock pot I would say cook on the lowest setting you have. My crock will simmer on warm, it is such a hot crockpot. HTH

10-26-2006, 02:40 PM	#6
sarahannecloud9 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crossville, Tn (Pleasant Hill) Posts: 10,662 Ratings: 382 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Cooking Beans I soak mine over night in the frige, Don't know why I do it but the beans allways turn out great, lol. Mom did it so I do it I guess! We love beans here. __________________ MAKE REASONABLE OFFERS ON MY FS ITEMS! Sarah, OCD about, Chickens, Gardening, and Farming! Wife 2 my savior since 97 Jimmy Ray, momma 2 my blessingsCayden 3/29/05 ANDWilliam 1/23/09Desperate for just 1 more. Missing my beloved moma, Karen- passed 4/14/09.