Freezing Pinto Beans

[Old Bay]

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?

[cjs]

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.

[pjcooks]

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

[DFen911]

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

[Old Bay]

Occam's razor, the simplest answer is usually right. Thanks Jean, PJ, and Denise.

[Lorraine]

Late to the party, but yes, we freeze them often.

[luvnit]

Ditto! I am with Jean on this too.