Freezing Pinto Beans
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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?
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  Re: Freezing Pinto Beans by Old Bay (I'm making Charro Be...)
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.
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  Re: Re: Freezing Pinto Beans by cjs (There is a bone of c...)
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.

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  Re: Re: Freezing Pinto Beans by pjcooks (What Jean says...we ...)
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
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  Re: Re: Freezing Pinto Beans by pjcooks (What Jean says...we ...)
Occam's razor, the simplest answer is usually right. Thanks Jean, PJ, and Denise.
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  Re: Re: Freezing Pinto Beans by Old Bay (Occam's razor, the s...)
Late to the party, but yes, we freeze them often.
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  Re: Re: Freezing Pinto Beans by Lorraine (Late to the party, b...)
Ditto! I am with Jean on this too.
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