If there is a nip in the air, here in South Carolina. I think that it’s a sign from God, for me to make pinto beans. There is nothing like a big pot of hearty and meaty beans. Jennifer, calls me country because I just love to eat beans. I can’t help it, I’m a true Southerner. Since the weather is slowly changing, I decided to cook a pot of pinto beans.
I always try to keep a bag of dried beans in the house, I guess it’s just a Southern thing. I had some ham in the freezer and this made me extremely happy. So let’s get cooking y’all!
Prepare a roux. A roux is equal parts flour and butter. Add flour to melted butter over medium-low heat, and cook the mixture until it’s light brown. Whisk the hot liquid into the roux; use two ounces of roux for every cup of liquid. This method is excellent for creamy bean soups.
Cooking the Pinto Beans
Since, I’m making a large pot of beans I’m going to need about 8-10 cups of water. You’ll want to make sure that your beans are completely covered with water.
Then, I’m going to add my beans to the water.
Then, bring the beans to a boil take them off the heat. Allow them to sit for about an hour.
When they have finished sitting, you will drain them again.
Drain and rinse your beans in your colander.
How to Prepare Pinto Beans for Cooking
First, I’m going to open my beans and pour them into a colander.
Once, my beans are in the colander, I’m going to rinse them to remove any foreign items…lol.
Perfectly Thickened crock pot Beans!
FAQ
How do you thicken watery pinto beans?
How do you thicken bean soup without cornstarch?
How do you thicken baked beans without cornstarch?
How do you thicken pinto beans?
Use a small whisk or fork to thoroughly mix the cold water and cornstarch into a slurry with no clumps. Add the slurry to the beans and let them continue to simmer while stirring occasionally. The cooking liquid for the beans will start to thicken in a matter of minutes. Simmer the pinto beans to your desired consistency.
Are pinto beans healthy?
Pinto beans are extremely nutritious. They are primarily composed of carbohydrates, protein and fiber. In particular, they boast plenty of thiamine, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids are present in pinto beans which protect the cells against damage free radicles. Kaempferol present in pinto beans may provide anticancer benefits.
How do you thicken beans with cornstarch?
You can also always go back to the old tried-and-true way of thickening anything: with cornstarch. By making, then adding a cornstarch slurry to your beans, they will become thicker as they simmer a little longer. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into 1/4 cup of cold water. Whisk the cornstarch thoroughly to ensure no lumps exist.
How do you thicken beans without flour?
The starch in the beans will act as a natural thickener. Make a slurry of 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Whisk [paid link] the cornstarch so that it’s smooth and then stir it into the beans. The heat in the pot will thicken the cornstarch. This is a great gluten-free alternative to flour.