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Finally saw the difference after switching to dried beans for a month straight
I used to laugh at people who said canned beans weren't worth it, but my grocery bill was hitting $60 a week just for me. Last month I bought a 2-pound bag of pinto beans for $2.50 at the Mexican market on Clement Street. Soaked them overnight, boiled them for an hour, and now I've got enough for 8 meals that taste way better than the mushy canned ones. Has anyone else had that moment where you realize you've been throwing money down the drain for convenience?
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lily893mo ago
Have you noticed how much salt they pack into canned beans too? I had to rinse mine three times and they still tasted like a brine bath, which was probably messing with my blood pressure more than I realized. After switching to dried beans, I started adding a bay leaf and some garlic to the pot instead, and now that's the flavor I actually want without all that extra junk.
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henry_hernandez3mo ago
@lily89 good call on the bay leaf and garlic, makes a huge difference. Actually, that brine taste is from the processing liquid, not extra salt, but rinsing does help a ton. Soaked beans just have a better texture overall, no contest.
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