How To Kick the Can (of Beans)

Name: How To Kick the Can (of Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 6 cups cooked beans per pound of dried beans
Ingredients: 1 pound dried beans (any type except kidney beans or beans in the kidney bean family); 6 cups water per pound of beans

Description: Learn how to cook dried beans in a slow cooker for a cost-effective and healthier alternative to canned beans. This method is easy, requires minimal hands-on time, and results in about 6 cups of cooked beans per pound of dried beans.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 360

Ingredients

1 pound dried beans (any type except kidney beans or beans in the kidney bean family)
6 cups water per pound of beans

Instructions

Pour one pound (or two for an extra large batch) of beans out onto a baking sheet and sort through to remove any stones or debris.
Transfer the beans to a colander to rinse off any dust.
Place the cleaned and sorted beans in a slow cooker and add 6 cups of water for every pound of beans.
Put the lid on, set the cooker to HIGH and let it cook for 4-6 hours.
Once the beans are tender, pour them into a colander and give them a quick rinse.
Divide the beans into containers (re-sealable or zip top freezer bags), label, date and freeze until ready to use.