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Freezing Pinto Beans - Old Bay - 06-22-2013
I'm making Charro Beans for the 4th. Would like to make ahead. I have never frozen cooked pinto beans. Anybody know how well they freeze?
Re: Freezing Pinto Beans - cjs - 06-22-2013
There is a bone of contention in this area, Bill - one side says freezing beans results in mushy beans; other side says go for it.
I have always frozen my bean soups/dishes, but I don't cook the hell out of the beans, so that may help the non-mushiness.
Re: Freezing Pinto Beans - pjcooks - 06-22-2013
What Jean says...we do it all the time, we just don't overcook.
I found the best way to make hummus is to freeze your cooked chickpeas first. Thaw, make your hummus and the textured is perfect everytime.
PJ
Re: Freezing Pinto Beans - DFen911 - 06-22-2013
Ditto. If I want to freeze them ahead I make them and cook them about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way and then finish them the day of
Re: Freezing Pinto Beans - Old Bay - 06-22-2013
Occam's razor, the simplest answer is usually right. Thanks Jean, PJ, and Denise.
Re: Freezing Pinto Beans - Lorraine - 06-23-2013
Late to the party, but yes, we freeze them often.
Re: Freezing Pinto Beans - luvnit - 06-23-2013
Ditto! I am with Jean on this too.