Freezing Beans . . .

Julian9EHP said:

This is a follow-up to the various messages about how freezing (flour, oatmeal,
farina) can stop weevils. Does the process work with dried beans, too? Would
freezing have an effect on how the beans cook?

E. P.

No idea but why would you want to freeze dried beans? They have a
half-life don't they? ;-)

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Steve

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Julian9EHP said:

This is a follow-up to the various messages about how freezing (flour,

oatmeal,

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farina) can stop weevils. Does the process work with dried beans, too?

Would

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freezing have an effect on how the beans cook?

E. P.

No idea but why would you want to freeze dried beans? They have a
half-life don't they? ;-)

I would freeze the beans because I *hate* weevils! I hate them with a passion!
And, besides, why should they gain weight just because I want to lose it? ;-)

By the way, thanks for the quick response.

E. P.

Julian9EHP said:

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From: Steve Calvin [email hidden]

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Julian9EHP said:

This is a follow-up to the various messages about how freezing (flour,

oatmeal,

Quoted message said:

farina) can stop weevils. Does the process work with dried beans, too?

Would

Quoted message said:

freezing have an effect on how the beans cook?

E. P.

No idea but why would you want to freeze dried beans? They have a
half-life don't they? ;-)

I would freeze the beans because I *hate* weevils! I hate them with a passion!
And, besides, why should they gain weight just because I want to lose it? ;-)

By the way, thanks for the quick response.

E. P.

Gotcha, I really wasn't been a wisea$$. I appearently had a "brain fart"
and didn't see the "can stop weevils" part. Sorry.

I've never had a problem with 'em but I haven't kept them that long I
guess.

As for freezing, I can't see how it could hurt dried beans. Freezing
tends to draw moisture out. They're already dry and you're going to
rehydrated them anyhow so I think that any change in them would be
minimal, if at all.

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Steve

If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving isn't for you.

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As for freezing, I can't see how it could hurt dried beans. Freezing
tends to draw moisture out. They're already dry and you're going to
rehydrated them anyhow so I think that any change in them would be
minimal, if at all.

Thanks. I currently enjoy beans thanks to the good services of Mr. Bush. (The
*other* Mr. Bush.) But canned beans have a lot of salt; and though they are
cheap, I would think that dried beans might be cheaper. Beans without the
threat of critters would allow me the time to experiment and see which cooking
method is best.

E. P.

Julian9EHP said:

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From: Steve Calvin [email hidden]

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As for freezing, I can't see how it could hurt dried beans. Freezing
tends to draw moisture out. They're already dry and you're going to
rehydrated them anyhow so I think that any change in them would be
minimal, if at all.

Thanks. I currently enjoy beans thanks to the good services of Mr. Bush. (The
*other* Mr. Bush.) But canned beans have a lot of salt; and though they are
cheap, I would think that dried beans might be cheaper. Beans without the
threat of critters would allow me the time to experiment and see which cooking
method is best.

E. P.

You're welcome. Another alternative would be to put them into vacuum
sealed containers. You should be able to turn out better dishes if you
start with the dried. There are folks in the "soak overnight" camp
(which I'm one of) and others who use the "quick soak" method. That's a
matter of personal preference. Wanna start a real pi$$ing contest? Ask
if you should salt them before they're cooked or not. Then grab a
beverage of your choice, pull up a seat and watch all hell break loose. ;-)

Good luck, I'm sure that you'll get other replies.

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Steve

If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving isn't for you.

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Quoted message said:

This is a follow-up to the various messages about how freezing (flour,
oatmeal,
farina) can stop weevils. Does the process work with dried beans, too?
Would
freezing have an effect on how the beans cook?

E. P.

A cookbook I have (Easy Beans by Ross/Trafford) says you can freeze them
after an initial soak (in a bowl overnight, for example). I don't know if
you'd have to let them thaw first before using, or just boil them for longer
when cooking. It's also not clear whether this is preferrable to freezing
dry beans. Their idea is you pre-soak a large quantity, then freeze them in
smaller bunches for smaller recipes.

The authors also claim freezing reduces gassiness (for you, not the
weevils).

-T

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Quoted message said:

This is a follow-up to the various messages about how freezing (flour,
oatmeal,
farina) can stop weevils. Does the process work with dried beans, too?
Would
freezing have an effect on how the beans cook?

E. P.

A cookbook I have (Easy Beans by Ross/Trafford) says you can freeze them
after an initial soak (in a bowl overnight, for example). I don't know if
you'd have to let them thaw first before using, or just boil them for longer
when cooking. It's also not clear whether this is preferrable to freezing
dry beans. Their idea is you pre-soak a large quantity, then freeze them in
smaller bunches for smaller recipes.

The authors also claim freezing reduces gassiness (for you, not the
weevils).

-T

Julian9EHP said:

This is a follow-up to the various messages about how freezing (flour, oatmeal,
farina) can stop weevils. Does the process work with dried beans, too? Would
freezing have an effect on how the beans cook?

E. P.

I think you can keep dried beens in a tightly closed container (glass or
plastic; probably even a plastic bag) with no weevils or refrigeration
next to forever.

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Thanks for the info.

E. P.

Thanks, Penmart.

E. P.