Rainy Day Foods Small Red Beans Natural 25 lb. Bag - 113 Servings

Natural small red beans are great for many dishes. This bean is used in traditional dishes like red beans and rice. It can also be used in making chili. Small red beans are high in fiber and low in fat. They are great for soups, casseroles, side dishes and salads. Natural small red beans are your organic bean. These are a must have for your long term food storage supplies.

Shelf Life: Should be stored in cool dark place optimum condition is 60 degrees or less for longer storage. Storing properly in our enameled cans and Super pail buckets, product may store 25 years. Bulk products need to be repackaged for long term storage.

Directions: For overnight soaking, cover each cup of beans with 3 cups water and let stand overnight or 12 hours. For quicker results, add dry beans to boiling water boiling 2 minutes and let stand for 1 hour. In cooking, use same water. Cover and simmer slowly in water until beans are tender, about 2 hours.  Add more water if necessary. Season with salt, pepper, onion, or garlic. Cooking tips: to keep skin from bursting, simmer gently and stir as little as possible. Add 1/8 tsp. baking soda per cup of beans to shorten cooking time in hard water. Do not add tomatoes, lemon juice, wine, or vinegar until beans are almost tender as they delay softening.