Small Red Beans

Cooking Instructions for Small Red Beans

Quick Soak:  Rinse and sort beans in a large pot.  For 1 pound of beans (about 2 cups) add 6-8 cups of hot water.  Bring to rapid boil and boil for 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Cover and let stand 1 hour.  Drain soak water and rinse beans.

Overnight Soak:  Rinse and sort beans in a large pot.  To 1 pound of beans (about 2 cups) add 6-8 cups cold water.  Let stand overnight or at least 6 to 8 hours.  Drain soak water and rinse beans.

Cooking Directions:  Add 6 cups of hot water to drained and rinsed beans.  Simmer gently with lid tilted until desired tenderness is reached, about 1 1/2 hours.  Stir very little to prevent skins from breaking.