Why does nobody talk about how long it takes to soak dry beans

I finally switched from canned to dry beans to save money but spent like 45 minutes just waiting for them to soak and cook last night. The package said soak overnight but I forgot and tried the quick soak method, which still took over an hour. Has anyone else been surprised by the actual time commitment with dry beans?

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ryanh7728d ago

Ngl I feel this so hard. I tried dry beans for the first time a few months ago and thought I was being smart saving money. Then I realized I gotta plan my whole day around them. That quick soak method is a lifesaver but yeah it still eats up your evening. I started doing the same thing as you though, making a big batch on my day off and freezing portions. It's the only way it actually works for me or I'd just give up and go back to cans. Honestly the whole process made me respect my grandma more because she did this every day without complaining.

jordanr8928d ago

Oh man, the "forgot to soak overnight" thing is the WORST. I did the exact same thing when I first started using dry beans. I finally got a big bag at the store and then realized I couldn't just dump them in a pot. For me, the quick soak on the stove actually works okay if I start it right when I get home from work. I just cover them with like 2 inches of water, bring it to a boil for 2 minutes, then let them sit for an hour. But yeah, that still adds up to over an hour of waiting around. What really helped me was just making a big batch on a Sunday, like 2 pounds of pinto or black beans, and then freezing them in portions. That way I only have to soak and cook once, and then I have bean "cans" in my freezer for weeks.