How to Cook Dried Beans - The Right Way - For Maximum Nutrition

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sweet Friends, Today I am sharing some valuable information on how to cook dried beans - any type of dried beans (see special note for kidney beans below) - the right way to maximize their nutrient value. This is a very basic recipe to make the bean as versatile as possible to be used in any type of recipe. Hope you find this interesting. Plus, I share my favorite tip for how to season beans with salt without extending the cooking time or making the skins tough. If you would like to learn more about beans - and how to sprout them...if you are feeling adventurous...be sure to check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLJenuqYridkJo When you cook kidney beans, bring the water up to a boil and boil them for 10-15 minutes, then turn the heat down to a simmer and cook until tender. And to learn more about how to soak and sprout grains, nuts, and legumes be sure to check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3cAWMjVynt_rIRnWoWCCqN Love, Mary

[@issiepaice4302]

thanks Mary love your recipes and tips

[@carolyngilliland9673]

Mary's Nest .

[@thelightstillshines2476]

That was a good video on beans but when you make bean soup don't you mash a bunch of the beans like in a blender and then put the soupy Bean mixture back into the soup so you can have your bean soup

[@barbm3788]

During the soaking process, do I just leave them on the counter for those 24 hours to soak or refrigerate them for the 24 hours to soak?

[@margaretmartinez1398]

Wait a minute,,you go through them to clean them,,before you wash them,,

[@GG-MA-it6mi]

Mary, I am 79 years old, and back in the late 40’s, - early 50’s, my mom would sort her beans before washing.... meaning she would let the beans pour slowly through her hand, looking for debris, such as rocks, prior to washing. She felt it easier to spot rocks and other unwanted trash while they were still dry. This was the method her mom taught her to use, to keep trash from clinging to beans during the wash cycle, and ending up in the cook pot. It takes a little extra time, but worth it in the end.

[@treeskates]

That’s how I was taught to pick over beans, and believe me, I always found at least one little rock! A sure way to break a tooth. I also found small dirt clods. These days store bought dry beans seem to be cleaner but I still pick them over.

[@lizmorris78]

That is my method as well

[@janetvogeler7842]

That’s how my granny taught me, still do it to this day

[@sunnyseacat9232]

I rinse beans in a strainer, one cup at a time, and then transfer that one cup of beans to a plain, not patterened, dish towel and sort through.

[@victorialw1]

I do it this way too. That's how my mom taught me as well. Many times, this would be my job to do for my mom to have them ready for her when she came home from work.

[@r.t.hannah9575]

I feel like this woman happily lives in a forest cottage and visits the local hamlet once a week feeding the orphans, spreading cheer, and sharing grandmotherly wisdom to the townsfolk.

[@Tom_Quixote]

We need more people like her :)

[@davidcoley8500]

Yes. She could be Mrs. Claus.

[@me-yc9gr]

Wish I lived in the hamlet.

[@mark-xx1lt]

Yes, I'm ready to propose. Where has she been all these years.

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

L.O.L.

[@dlkline27]

This lady has a very pleasant speaking voice. It's almost mesmerizing. And, she has a beautiful smile.

[@MoonFlower-won]

I love this lady. She is just so cute with her friendly smile. She reminds me of a dear friend that I had. A ray of sunshine.

[@MarysNest]

Thank you SO much for the kind words!! You made my day! You are the ray of sunshine!! Love, Mary

[@phyllisfuller3082]

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[@kati1017]

I agree. It's a positivity that is uplifting at this time!

[@rogerparis]

She’s so soothing to watch and listen too.

[@lorrainemarcone6912]

I agree. Wonderfully happy and calming voice Mary!

[@mikecacioppo5639]

At age 66, I've been eating cooked dry beans for 60 years that I can remember, learning from my mother. Kidney, northern, pinto, lentil and split pea. No cans for my escarole and bean soup. Staple is the word. Cost effective and highly nutritious, thank you for your cook method.

[@frankjennings4022]

As a lifelong Pinto bean eater Southern boy I recommend cooking the beans in chicken broth with a ham hock. Best you'll ever eat.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Frank, Thanks so much for visiting. This recipe is for making any type of basic bean - as if you had opened a can of beans to be used in any versatile recipe. Hope this clarifies what I am demonstrating. But yes, it you are making a pinto bean recipe, your recipe sounds delicious. Love, Mary

[@rofree154]

@@tomrobards7753 in the video, she explains about soaking beans to remove the phytic acid and reducing gas

[@doreleimcmillan7924]

My grandmother made white corn bread to pour your beans and bean juice over. Still my favorite meal. I'm going to try the chicken broth. Yum.

[@daddio7249]

I tried a ham hock, not impressed. I buy cheap, bulk bacon, fry it in my stock pot. I cut the bacon into small pieces as it is frying and when most of the fat is cooked out I put a diced onion into the pot with it. After the onion is sauteed I add some minced garlic. Then after a few minutes I dump my soaked beans into the pot and then add the chicken stock. I get it boiling and then simmer until the beans are tender. My wife is allergic to red beans so I cook white beans, Lima beans, or black eyed peas. I also grow purple hulled peas in my garden, those were so good we hurt ourselves gorging on them.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

@@tomrobards7753 I’m confused... are you saying NOT to soak, clean or cook them? 😳 I must be missing something, lol

[@melodik6034]

Give this lady a cooking show on tv already! Shes smart and comforting to watch, like a old school mama!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Melodi, Thank you so much for the kind words! Love, Mary

[@cindyabramowicz4346]

No, they'll have our sweet Mary doing a cricket recipe 🤢🤮. She's got more freedom on here. 😍

[@voxpopjuli]

Too much talking... She'll put me to sleep...

[@jmartin9785]

@@voxpopjuli Mary's a jewel, and her beans might be just the thing, but I'm afeared if l took a pot of them to the sawmill, l wouldn't be coming home. We're sorta set in our ways of cooking them with bean soup and still a lot of soft beans, and oh yeah, some chunks of hog, dry salt bacon.🙀 lotsa love!🌈

[@AuntDuddie]

@@cindyabramowicz4346 I believe you're correct. I'm not going to be interested in Buggyburgers! 🐛🐜🐜🐛🐛🐜🐜

[@trinitymdc3974]

Hi, Mary! I made my living as a teacher and usually had very little time to cook. At the age of 73, I am still a microwave princess. Now I've been told that the health problems I have require-- dear God in heaven!-- a plant based diet. I have to learn to cook. I'm so glad I fond found your channel. Needless to say, I subscribed. I think now I may survive without choking on my own cooking.

[@elizabethleebarker3732]

Mary, I am so glad I found you! I am in the middle of switching to a whole food plant based diet and I am not a great cook. You speak clearly and even a newby can understand. Thank you!

[@tonyz6421]

Eat your meat! 👍🏼

[@lizhanson6763]

I just found this Video and totally agree with you

[@robdetuinman2]

@TONY Z Not everyone can. People with Alpha-gal have a red meat allergy. You can get it from a tick bite, the lone star tick. Most can still eat chicken and turkey but 1 million people get sick from contaminated poultry every year in the usa.

[@tlsnana9539]

I’ve been vegetarian for decades. In process of becoming vegan and learning so much more. You’ll be fine, by the way.

[@DJJonPattrsn22]

@@tonyz6421 I was raise as a vegetarian from birth/being weaned. Although I chose to begin eating some meat when I was 9. Even though meat has never become a major component of my daily diet, ice never found any trusted, compelling evidence that indicates that the flesh of animals is inherently unhealthy. In fact, there is a great deal of evidence that meat has been part of virtually all human's diets throughout our history, and that it is a nutrient dense food. However, it is absolutely possible (and not difficult) to meet all of one's nutritional needs without meat in many regions & climate zones; although in areas with extreme climates it is much less likely that humans will be able to find/forage or cultivate enough plant-based food to satisfy their nutritional needs throughout the year. However, the foods & diet of most humans has changed drastically in a myriad of ways over the last 200 years; but especially during the last 40-80 years (depending on the location of the population). Virtually everything about the meat that we eat has changed so profoundly that it does seem clear that we need to carefully consider & evaluate whether this meat should be such a significant proportion of our diet. For one thing, for economic reasons we have also radically changed the diet of the animals we raise for meat. Most of those animals are not healthy when slaughtered if ever in their lives. Many do not even survive without medications & intervention anything near their natural lifespan. This is not only because of the diets we feed them but also because of the deplorable unsanitary and inhumane conditions in which they are raised, slaughtered & processed. And this days nothing of all the consequences this has on the ecosystems & environment. Not only is quantity of meat consumed by the average American impossible to produce for every human on earth, it is not sustainable for more than 50 more years at most! The number & significance of reasons NOT to eat meat, or to at least significantly reduce consumption completely outnumber and outweigh the reasons TO eat meat, especially in such quantities, by a huge amount. The advice to "eat your meat" is ignorant and careless at best!

[@MaddyMews]

Someone who's transferring from processed food to natural here, thank you for showing the basics while making the beans! Found this video SO helpful ☺

[@countrykook]

I have been a traditional cook for 41 yrs now and I am delighted to find your channel. I'm loving your recipes and your sunny kitchen and your bubbly disposition. In a microwave world, you are a breath of fresh air. I feel as though you are my best friend. Thank you.

[@GeeBoggs]

This lady’s presentation was very educational. The video empowered me to cook better beans, which is much more than a typical recipe could do. Very interesting facts.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Robert, Thank you so much for the kind words!! Do you enjoy making traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5uye5tueMeSY80 Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.

[@artistaloca4]

@@MarysNest My goodness you are a busy woman!! New to your channel; subbed and investigating... Love your presentation and my kind of food ❣ Thank you very much! 😊👍👍❤❣

[@sandythomas2837]

My beans seem tough to me. Maybe bc I bring them to a boil and add salt at the beginning. I am going to try this way and see if that belps.

[@sharongreen3421]

@@sandythomas2837 I never add salt to my beans until they are almost done.If I put it in before that it seems to take more salt

[@marymogorosi818]

@@MarysNest 7

[@patriciatharp9646]

My father cooked great northern beans with ham hocks, onions, and whole potatoes. We poured them on cornbread or just plain white bread. They were so delicious.

[@margaretmartinez1398]

Beans are high in sugar,, potatoes are too,,and then you add ham hocks,,and I get it,,ham hocks are delicious in beans,,then people worry about cooking beans,, soaking or not soaking,,and it they.loose there nutritional value,,,just cook your beans there really not hard too cook!!! I have more trouble making Spanish rice,,either the rice now a days has plastic,,,or I forgot how too cooked Spanish rice..but the rice gets muchie or some don't cook..

[@gloriannamani1123]

Soaking reduces your fuel bills too...worth the effort so beans are delicious yes

[@margaretmartinez1398]

Yup,,soaking does reduce fuel,,but if water is your problem,,then what??

[@pinkypromise111]

@@margaretmartinez1398 😂😂😂

[@barbaraleszczynski2214]

That's just a real...down home, country cooking! Delicious and hearty! 💕

[@empressphoenixrose]

I know a lot of yall complain about the talking. I typically like videos where there's no jabbering just showing the cooking. But in this case, she's teaching us technique and nutrition knowledge. This type of video really needs the extra instruction and she doesn't overly speak like she just likes hearing herself talk. It's all to the point and educational. I'm following her. I appreciate the nutrition education.

[@faradigiorgio6019]

We're Sicilian American. Mama was born in New Orleans, La. Lots of good advice. My Mom has long since passed. She would say to you, "Hunny you're so pretty." Love beans, any kind.

[@jackiebourg6869]

Ahhhh.. Your Mama sounded like a nice lady. Was she Cajun?

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

I bet u have some amazing recipes

[@Kwash56]

I love her voice. She pronounces her words very clearly, and the sound of her voice is very soothing.

[@janedecker4401]

Lol, right. She can convince us to do anything with her voice.

[@marianchacon5289]

ELOQUENT SPEAKER + BEAUTIFUL WARM VOICE. TQ FOR YOUR COMMENT.

[@glitterknight11189]

She has a very sweet voice, doesn’t she?

[@mddell58]

For the last 50 years, I do what I watched my mom do. She'd pour out about 1/3 cup of dry beans onto a large, WHITE Corelle dinner plate, then slide them off into a bowl. Then, rinsed well. Our favorite was/is great northern beans, always paired with cast iron skillet yellow cornbread, sliced onion, & of course, ....real salted butter. 😋 😋

[@cindywelch2108]

Don't forget a fresh tomato out of the garden

[@cl6962]

Delious

[@charlesmaneage113]

@@cl6962 Ah yes ... delious.

[@thomasodonnell9221]

Never ran across you, until today. I am 73 and only recently on my own. Never learned much about cooking. I love how you explain things. I am now a subscriber. Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Thomas!! Welcome!! Since you are learning about making traditional foods, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5uye5tueMeSY80 Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.

[@eugeniayau]

I'm a 72yo Asian and love beans, but somehow never learned to cook them myself. Came across your video today and was pleasantly surprised that I can actually follow your steps to prepare the beans for cooking. I like the way you explain the know hows...I think I can finally start to tackle this "bean" challenge!!! Will be viewing the links you provided here. Thank you and subscribed!!!!

[@lavernecady8832]

Same here. Learned a lot more than I thought I would about ciiking a good pot O' beans.

[@jofipps376]

Sorry to hear you’re on your own now. I’m 73 and on my own now also. It’s a bad feeling, but we always have Jesus with us. He never leaves us or forsakes us.🙏😊

[@sugarplum2085]

@@jofipps376 Sooo true! Jesus will never leave us. 🤗

[@CitizenKate]

I came here in search of an answer to the question: to soak, or not to soak. You definitely convinced me to soak. I haven't cooked dried beans in decades, but I've decided I want more control over what goes into my meals, and the ridiculous amount of sodium they add to canned beans (and many other processed foods) has to go! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@ CotizenKate- For those who say not to soak them over night, the soaking removes the gassiness that beans cause. If you eat beans very often, then your GI system is more accustomed to them and can digest them more easily without the gas problem. I m a Cajun who cooks a lot of red beans and rice and I always soak my beans. And the more often you drain and replace the water while soaking, the less gas is produced from what I am told. I try to drain and replace the soaking water at least once maybe twice during the 24 hour soaking time. We all agree it makes a difference. My kids don’t have any issues at school the next day if you know what I mean.

[@jacquelinemiles6491]

Hi Kate. Canned beans do have to much salt . :)

[@ACheshireCat2001]

Watched to see if I could do zero sodium (zero salt) stuff with goal of reducing BP and diuretic meds... had water retention messing with my breathing.... hospital removed 30 pounds in water weight.

[@barbaradeselle9087]

If I want to make the beans the same day I rinse and cull the beans. Then I cover with cold water, bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. I turn off the heat and let them sit for 1 hour. I rinse the beans after the hour and then simmer until done. I do not add any salt until the beans are about 1/2 hour before being done. By the way, this process make the beans gas’s less. I’ve cooked all sorts of beans this way for 60 years and my family has never had gas issues from my bean dishes.. Thank you for sharing all of your videos, I enjoy them a lot❣️❣️

[@charlottekearn5185]

This is my first day of watching Mary, I already love her. I went through and watched 3 episodes and saved all the other ones I could find. I just bought dried beans and was going to look up how to properly cook them, then to my delight up popped Mary and her bean video. It was like an answer from above. Thank you Mary!!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Charlotte, Thanks so much for visiting and happy to hear that you are enjoying my videos. Do you enjoy making traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5uye5tueMeSY80 Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.

[@charlottekearn5185]

@@MarysNest oh my gosh, so many things to catch up on, why did I not see you before yesterday, ugh! I did watch the one on making cream cheese and yogurt and ran to the store yesterday. Just watched the video of making yeast water, very interesting, going to be trying that one for sure. So many things, I can't wait to get started on some of them. Just to add a comment and hoping it doesn't sound weird me saying it but you have a voice that is so soothing it really makes me sit up and pay attention to everyword. I feel healthier just listening. Before this gets to long I just want to say again thanks for all your video links. Charlotte

[@pattijack]

I’m thankful you show us beginner cooks exactly how things should look when cooking. Helps me understand!

[@megdahlin1118]

One of the best videos that I've ever come across. I can't say how many times I told myself that I was going to learn to cook beans and never did. I always thought that it was harder than it actually is. Found this video and now I'm doing it weekly! Thank you Mary!

[@deed1436]

This is my first time here. I love her voice. It’s so relaxing.

[@desertcandle1]

Mary I started cooking at a very young age. My mom hated cooking so I was designated as the oldest to help out. I never learned much from her but read books etc. Well your videos have taught me so much, I am a fairly good cook but your videos are allowing me to make so much more. Thank you for this video, I can finally make beans from scratch. I have my first batch soaking now.

[@MarysNest]

Karen - hi Karen, Wonderful!! I am so happy to hear this. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@enahersom3167]

Can you use mollass

[@sandyhopingardner4788]

Well I sort my beans first then put them in my pressure cooker. Put enough water to cover the beans about 2 inches above beans. Boil them for maybe 15 or 20 min. Pour that water off. Put clean water back in the cooker cover beans about 3 or 4 inches to cover the beans. Add the ham hock or smoked bacon. I usually put about 4 slices of bacon. Start the beans to boiling and put the lid on the cooker. When it starts spewing a little bit put the jigler on the cooker let cook for about 5. Or 10 minutes and turn the burner down some let cook for about 45 minutes. Add salt when done.

[@veenanarwani761]

You should also learn cooking from Indian cooks on KZbin.

[@marigracemckay7244]

24-48 hour soak. No salt. Add salt only to cooked beans.

[@angelaspadafora2180]

Thank you, Mary! I made them exactly how you said and they did come out perfectly seasoned and perfect texture. I’ve made beans before but they always came out mushy and broken. I am so glad you showed what you meant by a medium simmer, it really helped!

[@farahdeeba1849]

Did you throaw that water the soaking water and you put salt in last time ?

[@anncoxwell7015]

I’ve been cooking beans for decades, but I will try this way because the longer soak time sounds like a real winner. My great-aunt always said to put the salt in at the beginning, but I will try it at the end and see if it’s better. After all, learning new ways and improving ourselves is a good thing!

[@susanjaskulek4280]

She explains all steps of her recipe very clearly ....well done

[@happycook6737]

I have very hard water so if I don't soak 24 hours they don't soften up enough. Never add anything but water until beans are soft enough, then can add whatever desired.

[@tammcphail1995]

I was told that putting salt in the beginning creates tough beans

[@libertyforme4336]

Adding salt at the beginning also makes more skins fall off- besides being tuffer! Learned the hard way!

[@southerngrandma4353]

@@tammcphail1995 It doesn’t make them tough and I think they taste better when salt is added at the beginning. I’m 75 and been cooking beans since I was tall enough to reach the stove and never had a problem. You also need to cook them with either ham or some kind of bacon and cook them until they are thick and creamy. Cook them several hours, add corn bread and a slice of raw onion and you have a great meal !!

[@conniegant7781]

I cooked Pinto beans today. I soak mine anywhere from 12 to 24 hours then rinse, In the meantime I put a smoked ham shank in the insta pot with my spices for 90 minutes.then add them in a pot together and cook until tender maybe 45 min to hour. Server over rice with cornbread and collard greens , onions on top of beans. As my husband says Lip Smacking Good. Thanks Mary for all the information.

[@valerief1231]

Connie Gant I’m so hungry from your post lol!

[@orleanaplytas4191]

The Insta Pot is a kitchen must have!

[@josieblanco4587]

Yum

[@dox4384]

I cooked my beans they tasted bomb 💣

[@kathys8913]

Interesting I have never cook my separate, I''ll have to try it this way. The sides can't be beat, what a wonderful meal.

[@samanthacarbine3151]

I love that you're explaining each one of the processes with science-backed information. this was extremely helpful.

[@gw6667]

Just because someone says something doesn't mean it's true (i.e., look at those dummies who stormed the Capitol). Be sure to do your own legwork and verify facts you depend on

[@richardfroste4548]

I cook my pinto beans in a croc pot with half and half bone broth and water with my homage sausage with a heaping helping of onion and garlic.. My sausage is about half venison and half wild hog. (Most of the time) Country boy here from the East Texas piney woods

[@virginiamontes1868]

Richard Froste, your beans sound the best. I can almost taste them.

[@Qwazier3]

Please pass a plate full this way please.

[@loopmichaelvalentine8273]

Just use a pressure cooker and you can alimanat all these steps in thirty five minutes.!

[@patriciahiguera1724]

That's sound so tasty! I want to try it this way

[@keithlucas6260]

The bearded butchers use venison and 10% hog fat along with the cubed cheddar cheese for their sausage.

[@Zonedweller]

Beans, cornbread fritters/ butter, and some raw onion==Heaven :)

[@johndickson435]

Now you talking she wasted all of that juice and dumped it down the drain.

[@johnnygreer5932]

Definitly some raw onion!

[@josephcameron537]

Ezeee!

[@Karen-jp1ns]

@@johndickson435 What should she have done with it?

[@peggydove8756]

@@johndickson435 I know! That's the best part, especially with corn bread in them!!

[@ruthballardart]

I love your gentle manner and friendly demeanor. It makes we feel so much less intimidated about cooking. Enjoying your channel as a newbie to Mary's Nest and just subscribed. Thank you.

[@waymas23]

She is nice and smart, its a killer combo.

[@kipperwhite2976]

DittO !

[@walkerpantera]

youre right, her calm demeanor, no silly distracting music, no boring life stories no one cares about, no stress, shes the perfect teacher.

[@susanford2388]

I was thinking the same thing. She is charming with a gentle disposition.

[@mikewoolie5153]

How I was taught by my grandmother and mother is overnight or longer and halfway through the cooking process add a hambone or salt-pork. When they were done, taste them before seasoning because they may not need much.

[@benniewashington3789]

My grandma did the same

[@AnnaFB85]

For years, I’ve only used a crockpot to cook my beans, split peas, or lentils. I’ve never soaked them, either. I then cook them overnight with no seasoning. After about 12 hours, they are very tender, and with a little salt, extremely tasty. I’ve eaten beans for a meal at least every other day for 20 years. I imagine I might have had trouble with digestive issues when I first started, but it’s been too long to remember!

[@didibrant7326]

Usually, people won't have a problem with beans if they have continually eaten them life- long. The problem is when you stop and years later start again.

[@lstj2979]

The beans she cooked are awesome and right on about the lectins. However, there is another reason to keep cooking beans much much longer. Much like cooking a roast longer. The longer they cook they soften, turn darker and thicken, making an incredibly delicious thick broth that is heavenly, especially when eaten with white bread or even better, fresh baked cornbread. This completes the protein profile. NEXT-Keep cooking and you soften beans even more into a soft paste that when lard 🙀 yes, lard, you get absolutely the best refried beans. Try it.

[@steveperry1344]

love refritos, thnx.

[@reboot_2.00]

I can fully attest to your findings as I have done what you describe!

[@frybry01]

Yeah, sadly she just doesn't know how pintos are traditionally cooked. This video/recipe sounds like it's for vegans.

[@didibrant7326]

Yes, we did the same. One day we would eat beans, potatoes, and small-cut raw onion sprinkled on top and we left the beans in the water and had delicious bean soup the next day with any leftover onion cooked right in.

[@sarannepointer4998]

Absolutely no lard in my beans no no!

[@michaelziegler21]

Mary, you are a wonderful blessing to your family, and a blessing and a treasure to those of us who enjoy the benefits of viewing your postings on KZbin. Thank you so much!

[@alia-nm5uh]

Mary…great presentation! In addition, your peaceful voice and warm smile makes tour channel even more attractive. It is something like “ relax and cook” message which we all need in our strange and stressful times.

[@AwareLife]

Best vid on bean cooking I've seen. Thank you. Very comprehensive. I'm going to soak my beans longer I think. I am also sensitive to oxalates, so hoping more soaking helps that which I think it will. I love beans and they are really good for you. Different beans have different levels of oxalates so for those who have this issue check which beans are best. (Beans can be high in oxalates.)

[@eileenfb1948]

Thank you Mary. I love that you give explanations as to how or why you do it that way. I also appreciate that your gentleness is relaxing thus making it easier to learn.

[@Bigandrewm]

I discovered many years ago that dried beans, prepared like this, taste way, way better than canned beans. But I've never tried soaking them for 48 hours. I'll have to try that.

[@LaundryFaerie]

Hi, Mary! I always sort my beans before washing them. That way if there are any solid chunks of dirt, I can screen them out before they turn to mud in the rinse water. Thanks for the excellent information!

[@karimgomez6933]

This is an interesting way to cook beans, may have to try this one. I always soaked them in hot water, change the water, then cook them just plain like you. Add hot water to the pot, change the water once is boiling to get rid of the foam and prevent gas. Meanwhile we fried chopped onions, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano in a frying pan then add it to the beans.

[@pspublic13]

If you soak the beans for 12 hours or longer, cooking time goes further than without a long soak.

[@rowekmr]

How long do you soak and how long do you cook them?

[@mariafawcett7501]

I am so happy today! I soaked them for 48 8 hours and the result is amazing!

[@debrapaulino918]

Really glad to know. Never ate growing up, never cooked for my children. Had no idea how or what to do with them. A 30 minute simmer after they've soaked well is incredible. Want to grow next season. This takes it full circle.

[@mgw9562]

I cant believe how interesting this bean video is!!! I am a visual learner and appreciate how you produce your videos! Thank you!

[@jfprovencal]

This video is great. Very informative. Thank you! I will bookmark it.

[@rancidpitts8243]

My mom was from West Texas so we ate Tex-Mex. Pinto beans were eaten the same day as purchased. I prepared many a pot of beans, and followed your recipe pretty much. I, and my brothers and sisters, did not soak the beans longer than half hour. We added salt when we put the pot to cook along with bacon if we had it. I still do that to this day. I enjoy my finished product, but I'll try your way and see what happens.

[@erniejofo]

I cook my beans with salt pork cut into half-inch cubes. The kitchen smells wonderful

[@erniejofo]

Sometimes for a change of pace I fry up some chorizo and add that

[@rancidpitts8243]

@@erniejofo see reply below.

[@rancidpitts8243]

@@erniejofo I'll take your word that it smells wonderful. Damn it I want some now as I can imagine the smell and taste.

[@sarahcosta4882]

I do soak mine overnight. Change the water and simmer or put in the oven on low. When they are getting close to done I add a whole medium sized onion and bacon. Let cook till done.

[@chipom9686]

Awesome. Here is another Southern African way to cook pinto beans....When the beans are almost cooked I add in all the seasoning and cooking oil, chopped onions and tomatoes then let it simmer until the tomatoes are cooked (can use fresh blended tomatoes).😋

[@juligrlee556]

Great channel. I am cooking beans today after 3 days of soaking. I'm cooking 2 cups today for the meal tonight. I rinsed them again and I'll let them sit for another 24 hours.

[@javierdelgado1554]

Beans and lentils are the most underappreciated food... that's probably because they are associated with poor or low income people but I'd rather eat rice and beans then eat meat that's full of chemicals, steroids, and antibiotics... plus they taste great anyway.

[@julespeace684]

To Javier Delgado, I so agree...new sub.

[@ttalley9553]

Lentils and quinoa 💚 makes a great burrito

[@ivangranger8494]

Do you soak the lentils 24 hours, also?

[@michaelofsydney6128]

@@ivangranger8494 I don't soak red lentil at all. There are a number of varieties.

[@ivangranger8494]

michaelofsydney Thank you. Yes, I have eaten Red and deep green, but they have already been prepared.

[@RodneyDavis]

Great stuff! Lots of work went into producing these. One caveat... in my neck of the woods where temperatures sore and people don't normally keep the air conditioning on indoors all day long, 12 hours does the same thing like 24 hours further north on the planet. I have to wash and change the water after just 10 hours if I don't want fermentation and bacteria changing the taste and smell of the beans permanently. Also, be choosy when buying beans. If they've been lingering on the shelf for a year or something like that, finding out the proper cooking time becomes an adventure. Fresh beans usually have a slightly lighter color than ancient beans. I become familiar with my favorite grocery stocking routines, pouncing on fresh produce as soon as they arrive whenever I can.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Rodney, Great tips!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Love, Mary

[@gereerowe9686]

Where we live in the south, we would never cook beans this way. We never soak them for 48Hrs. Also, I would always want my beans with some type of smoked meat. A ham bone would be great and bones is where we get the best collagen. Even smoked Turkey wings or smoked neck bones would be better than just the beans alone unless you are vegan. I still believe that Southern cooking is far superior.

[@barbarapettry6817]

@@gereerowe9686 Touche'

[@sitaragoonathsingh1106]

You are the best at educating your viewers,if someone does not like beans you will certainly encourage them to enrich their diet.Thank you for sharing and caring.

[@georgiaadams4110]

I use a Instapot to cook my beans. Also, I always soak my beans x 48 hours.My soup is good with vegetables such as carrots,celery,onions garlic, and potatoes. Also, 2 cans of Ro-Tel with green chiles, also cooked in chicken broth. This is my basic recipe. Use meat of your choice. Cook for 35 minutes on bean setting or soup setting. Love my Insta Pot ! I have 2. A 6 quart, and a 3 quart. I use these all the time.

[@LoganStyles21]

You know Mary I have to tell you thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have been such a great teacher and give us awesome info and tutorials that are easy to understand and follow. You have been my inspiration to really go back to good old home cooking and cooking from scratch. I believe our grocerys from the store is so nutritionally depleted and nothing beats cooking from scratch. Its healthier and so much cheaper and my family loves it. I have 4 girls and 1 son and I'm teaching all of them how to do good old fashion home cooked meals. So I'm passing on what I learned from you to my kids so they too can feed their family wholesome meals. Thank you so much.

[@MarysNest]

Thank YOU so much for the kind words!! Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5uye5tueMeSY80 Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.

[@JohnnyWrongo-b9l]

I use a bag of dried pinto beans every month, as well as navy beans and black beans. Beans and brown rice are a big part of the diet at our place. Always looking at new ideas about the wonderful bean.

[@BeanieBeanTheKitty]

I love how you explain the science behind the food!! It really helps me understand and expand my diet!!

[@HeyHeyAlabama]

I made a pot of pinto beans and a pan of corn bread after watching this. Good eats for sure.

[@HeyHeyAlabama]

@Kurt M. Thanks, I'll check that out.

[@TheDarcyhorn]

We cook pinto beans on average of two times per week. We never soak and we most definitely never pour off the soup. I will take a coffee cup and scoop me out a cup of bean soup (hot). Can't beat it. I am going to try the soaking though. Gas has never been an issue with us and our beans......Really love your videos. So informative, and nothing is left unsaid. My mom, back in the hills of Eastern Kentucky would save the leftover beans and fry them for breakfast with a little grease and pinch of sugar.

[@charlirobinson1548]

I grew up eating beans ... a lot of beans! It's the one good that I still love. I now cook them in my pressure cooker (instapot to you youngsters). Saves so much time! I buy several types of beans, mix them into a large container them measure what I want when I cook them. My favorite "birthday meal" was beans and deep fried homemade sweet bread! So, so good!

[@sandraimboden6660]

Good idea. Variety and tasty too.

[@sarahkelly3234]

What happened to the bean juice? She threw it out? I like it with cornbread

[@MariaHernandez-ii1kr]

When i was first pregnant my sisters asked me what my craving was..i said a bag of beans to cook and spread on corn tortillas with cheese. We were poor so you can imagine. They all put their savings to take me to a nice restaurant.they hit me on the head and they went to eat.Only one bought my craving stuff and i was So happy..😋.My dad said God provides..I must have needed the vitamins from the beans..like iron

[@victorialw1]

@@MariaHernandez-ii1kr I find it such a marvel and evidence of God that we crave the things that contain the things that our bodies are lacking. I was told by my doctor, that some women crave things like chalk when they are pregnant and to let him know if I start craving strange stuff. How does our body know what is in those things?!

[@bellenesatan]

@@victorialw1 probably because the ones who didn't know what they needed to survive, died, and didn't pass forth the faulty genes? Much Love.

[@user-tb8fh3wl6i]

My family is from Mexico. For a soup style… I like to season using a less salt with a onion, garlic cloves, chicken bullion cube, cumin powder, crushed dried oregano, pepper and a bay leaf. (Remove bay leaf when done.) You can top with cilantro, sliced avocado or sour cream. Serve with buttered tortilla or mini quesadilla’s. 🥰 My cousin from Mexico teases me because I grew up in the US and she can’t understand why her gringa cousin makes better beans than hers. 😂 🇲🇽❤️🇺🇸

[@gw6667]

Wow, and you used than instead of then. Your English is better than 99% of KZbin users! Kudos

[@katie7748]

​@@gw6667Hello, fellow Grammar Nazi!!

[@vermont741]

An onion, not a onion

[@rgrn220]

Yummm, Love, the Mexican flavor💚✌🏽🫘🍵❤️‍🔥

[@elaineburkett8479]

Your cooking ideas are so simple to follow and look great. I’ve decided to keep the broth and add onion, salt, pepper and fresh tomatoes and cilantro from my garden the last thirty minutes!

[@SP-ek1pp]

Hi Mary! I just found your channel as I’m recently retired and able to spend more time exploring healthy cooking options. Never have I seasoned my beans after they have cooked, but during. Your method of seasoning and soaking after cooking is a game changer!! Loving your channel, thanks!

[@tlsnana9539]

Perfect timing! I make a large batch of bean chili every fall. I then vacuum seal in small batches, freeze, and have emergency meals for the winter. (Spend too much time in hospital with my child and it’s so nice to have ready meals on discharge) You gave me more info that I thought I’d need. Thank you so much!!

[@estheromosalewa5638]

Thank you, ma'am, for this method of cooking beans, to get maximum nutrients from them. I tried it and sincerely speaking,i am really glad i did. I don't need a pressure pot to cook my beans again, to get that tender and soft nature of delicious beans any longer.

[@gegeschannel8836]

I am from Texas too, we cook our beans with ham or bacon, onions and cilantro. I would never drain the beans as the liquid is part of the meal. I will try the 24 hr soak. I usually on soak 12 hrs. Add a slice of cornbread and diced onions to your beans, you have heaven. And always pinto beans! 😊

[@MarysNest]

Hi Gege, This is a basic recipe for cooking any type of bean so as to be used in any recipe. As if you had opened a can of beans. Your recipe sounds wonderful. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@debbielasalle5472]

Mary, I put my seasoning garlic, onion, shallots, olives, ceyanne pepper, turmeric, lemon juice, 2 bay leaves and Olive Oil, carrots and broccoli. I put all the ingredients together with the hard beans in an Instant Pot and I cook it for 1 hour. It tastes delicoso. I do not cook plain beans. Puerto Ricans cook flavored beans, white rice, plantain and steak with a salad.

[@ibislife]

I keep coming back to your old videos. They are a wonderful resource of library! I didnt remember if, and how long I should cook the beans for. I dont use beans that often, and mostly canned. This time my dry beans are soaking overnight, will use them in a lasagna tomorrow evening to stretch the meat. Thank you!

[@JB-le6zm]

I've been using the "no soak crockpot/1 hour soak instapot" method for years. Beans turn out wonderful every time.😋

[@SoapinTrucker]

I have NEVER soaked beans! I just cook them for 3 or 4 hours, until tender, that's it. Of course, I use seasoning as well :)

[@carlaeskelsen]

It works, but won't be as nutritious, as soaking and draining greatly reduces the phytic acid, which is an anti-nutrient. Soaking will also reduce the gassiness.

[@ZimBeckler]

Delicious, yes - but that's only part of it! When you have the time for a longer soak you get delicious AND make more of the nutrients usable!

[@mybleachhouse]

If you want them to taste like your local mexican food dive, just add a big chunk of lard while simmering them down to a more mushy texture. I use olive oil instead but lard makes them so tasty. Have cooked beans 100s of times but was interesting learning about the science of soaking and phytic acid.

[@clydehamilton8056]

I grew up on dried beans. I have always used my mother's recipe. I tried your method, soaked for 36 hours and cooked for about half an hour. They were hard as a rock. Back to mom's method of simmering for about three hours.

[@Elena-sj1kf]

Cooked mine for 11 hours and they are still hard

[@clydehamilton8056]

@@Elena-sj1kf Soak for 36 hrs and simmer all day.

[@dianawilson4478]

Sometimes you just have a batch of bad beans!

[@rivermom091188]

I just found Mary this week and I am so glad I did. I like how you get into the science side of cooking. I cook everything from scratch so I appreciate your help. Thank you for all the info you share and I too think you deserve a TV cooking show. God bless!

[@MarysNest]

Oh Amy!! Thank your so much for the kind words and for being here! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@BenTamir]

You are so lovely, perfect wife and mom smiling and caring so much for the family nourishment!! Good job!!!

[@dianamartin9295]

I just love how sweet you sound n your soft tone as you speak to teach

[@tlsnana9539]

I’m 2 years later but want to thank you. Thank you! Using your 2-day method on a pound of cannellini beans, I succeeded in making my best vegan “turkey” chili (with Pre-soaked Butler curls). I was so proud of it that I shared with my biggest food critics, my son and his wife. I asked them for any suggestions for improving and they asked for the recipe. I had some on rice and froze the rest for snowy winter feasts. I’m hooked on your channel and have subscribed.

[@Rauppie]

Please give me a link to the recipe! Sounds fantastic @T&L's Nana

[@RoseOriginals]

Well you learn something new everyday, it never occurred to me to cook them plain and add them to other meals. DUH! Thanks Mary!

[@misspomerol]

Back when I was powerlifting I used to sprout garbanzo beans and wow, talk about an energy boost !

[@hlegler]

Oh my heck, I love this lady! She's so thorough, so interesting and so detailed. Love!!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Heather, WOW!! Thank you so much for the kind words!! So glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@elaineroyal2785]

Is it me or does the soothing sound of her voice take you to a Happy place? I wasn't really listening but I was listening. I'm just here for her voice. My beans are gonna have to cook themselves. 🤦

[@dawnstonerock4253]

Crockpot!!

[@stevefeldt9001]

Like Bob Ross..... happy place....

[@robertavellinoamericanpatr6287]

Thank you so much Mary I love all of your videos I learned how to bake my own quick bread in 2 hours from one of your videos and it comes out perfect every time can I have so many 3 lb bags of pinto beans and kidney beans that I wanted to learn how to cook them we're putting them in recipes and in chili and then all of the other things I eat thank you so much Mary you're a wonderful instructor

[@mommam.6101]

When my kids were young, 40+ years ago, I knew about sprouting beans and how it increased the nutrition. I kind of got away from doing it. I’m glad to know that I didn’t just make that up. Also I knew that adding salt while you’re cooking the beans was a big no-no. If you add salt they get tough.

[@Hannah-jk3dk]

Thats what I know

[@timekabolden5309]

😲😩

[@ralphwatten2426]

My dad used to say that my wife's beans didn't cause him to fart. The joke was that she sucked the farts out of them. Soaked beans over night. I make refried beans all the time. I save a cup of cooked beans aside and use a submersible blender on the rest and once pureed I'll re add the saved whole beans. No salt while cooking. It seams the skins don't get soft for me. Thanks for the info on phytic acid.

[@LennySsentongo]

Really

[@Engwadur]

I've only ever had canned beans. i'm almost through the simmer process and took a nibble, mmmm there was delicous flavor that I was not expecting.

[@trs1481]

I love how you go into the science (chemistry) and nutrition of food and not just enjoying the eating. Thank You Very Much!

[@galactic904]

Finally, someone explains it in the simplest ways. I've been eating canned beans off and on for several years because I can not tolerate cooking the dry beans (perhaps it was my misunderstanding of soaking it, how long? 8-12 hours was my thing). I will try again and see. Beef and fish products are very expensive to eat every day, so I am trying to cook beans one more time.

[@marianlangston5393]

One thing for sure stock upp on Beans (all kinds), Cornbread, Rice, Collard Greens, Turnip Greens, and Spinach - you won't go hungry during this inflation surge. I'm 86 and grew up on Cornbread and Pinto Beans, Rice and Gravy And Bread. My mom struggled to feed us. There was no dad in the home (alcoholic). My favorite food was and still is (when we could buy potatoes and cheese, Scallop Potatoes. No one makes them like mom did. Layering sliced potatoes, chopped Bell Pepper, grated Cheese, salt & pepper. - 2 - 3 layers. To with 4- 6 slices rae Bacon. Pour milk over all until you can see it's about an inch deep (depends on number of layers). . Bake at 350-375 until inserted knife confirms potatoes are tender and done. I've tweaked this recipe in different ways, using 3 kinds of cheese mixed into rue with milk, and poured over the the dish. It's Bell Pepper and Bacon that enhances the flavor.

[@teamginger6359]

Thank you! I'm using beans and rice as the Staples for my emergency food stash! I had no idea how to make them without opening a can. You are greatly appreciated! ❤

[@yanickbernadeau26]

Wow, I always wondered how the beans in the soup don't get mushi, now I know, thank you, never too old to learn new things

[@bi0lizard1]

This was EXCELLENT! Very thorough and educational. You have finally dispelled the arcane secrets behind cooking dried beans for me! Ty! 😊

[@maudinehardcastle5931]

I cook my beans in an 8 quart peasure cooker. I add carrots about 2 to help with stomach problem people. also ham hocks & garlic, about 1 teaspoon of sugar & chili powder. Self taught country cook. Thanks for your information.

[@nadnada8404]

She’s so perfectly sweet. She reminds me of my grandma. Her voice is so soothing and she’s so thorough with her recipe. Definitely subscribed

[@rightmay1974]

Thank you nice lady... I fry some onion and tomato paste plus salt pepper turmaric and cumin then add beans with a little water , so delicious, try it

[@MarysNest]

Oh my!! That sounds delicious!! My kind of cooking!! Love, Mary

[@betsywallace1491]

Love and God bless.... never ever will I tire of hearing your gentle sweet goodbye.

[@thisdonthelp8710]

In this area we alway cooks beans , leaving the broth on it and letting it thicken up . Season with bacon , ham or butter . Serve over cornbread . I love the information that you gave us ! One more thing for new cooks . Beans do take longer to cook if they are old !

[@cxoot]

If they are too old, no matter how much you soak & cook them, they remain hard.

[@tanyabonnette1796]

I always cook fried potatoes and pour pintos over the top. Then add hot pepper and fresh onions

[@ithoughtyouknew7036]

In the 18th century they would soak 12 to 24 hours. Then boil/simmer and then give them a rinse to get rid of the acid. Then slow cooked them. I suppose it depends on time management. Interesting how much has not changed with the century's. It's really cool to hear the reasons why. Thank you for sharing you're very informative.

[@TheRealBrook1968]

I have avoided beans for years because of the phytic acid issue. Thanks for all of your info.

[@tonyv8925]

Thank you for taking the time to teach and share your methods of preparing beans. It is January 18, 2022 and the stor shelves are empty. I have managed to store away a few pounds of beans, rice and pasta. Things are going to be getting lean so I might as well learn to cook.

[@christinesmith7505]

I like chopped onions, pinto bean seasoning, ham, black pepper, salt, and a touch of real butter in mine. I think I’ll allow mine to soak 48 hours and see if that helps to prevent stomach issues. That was a helpful idea. This lady needs her own cooking show. I really appreciate how she showed us the firmness of the beans by smashing them with a fork. That’s such a helpful way to teach the art of cooking. I don’t like mushy beans, so mine are a little firmer the first evening. After reheating leftovers the next 1-2 evenings, they’re perfect. I might add chicken bullion cubes, as chicken broth was suggested by a viewer. I appreciate how gave us pros vs cons of soaking. Very interesting indeed, as I prefer knowing the nutritional side of the process. After all, God’s main goal of providing us with different types of food is to nourish our bodies; however, I just love to eat good cooking. The idea that people who love to eat must have mental issues isn’t something with which I agree. The best conversations and laughter happen at the meal table. It should always be pleasant and not a way to attack a trapped audience. Have you ever noticed that no matter how good of a cook you are, the food always tastes better if someone else makes it? ¡Bon appetite! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@MarysNest]

Thank YOU for the kind words!!

[@pamelawilkins1767]

Remember to change your water out after the first 24 hrs.

[@sharontabor7718]

If you parboil the beans (bring to a boil), then let sit for 1 1/2 hours, drain off the water and replace, the stomach issues will be gone.

[@joanthompson4559]

I like mine pretty much the same as yours except I can't eat pork so I will use beef with a bone instead. I still do the soak the day before and rinse it well. Then I cook for simmer for one hour then rinse that. Then I add fresh water, the ingredients of choice and let it cook until I like the texture. That seems to stop what was bothering my stomach. God bless.

[@anniefannycharles9951]

Yes, always REAL butter.

[@middletech]

Thank you. Such information is a lost art that women like you are bringing back.

[@OldEnoughToBeYourFather]

beans, beans the musical fruit the more you eat the more you toot the more you toot the better you feel so have some beans at every meal

[@jjwideawake.9397]

🤣😂 I sing that everytime I make beans. Being in the south we eat a lot of pintos. I usually cook with chicken or beef bone broth, sausage, cilantro, cumin,lots of onion, garlic, smoked ham hocks, medium Hatch chilies. Pinto bean spice. But after soaking I cook beans with everything but sausage. Slowly. But will try her way next time I make southern pinto beans.

[@CarlaH2O]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cleopatra1311]

Beans beans good for your heart, the more you eat, the more you fart, the more you fart, the better you feel so eat them beans for your everynight meal😁

[@sandyjoylynn5599]

Lol😅😅😅

[@sarahconnor4757]

I say this when making beans. Ha ha