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DRY BEANS AND PEAS TIMETABLE
Soak beans and peas, except lentils and black-eyed peas, according to information on page 29. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking
liquid. DO NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS.
FOR DRY BEANS AND PEAS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE CANNER OVER ½ FULL!
BEANS AND PEAS
COOKING TIME
(MINUTES) BEANS AND PEAS
COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
Adzuki 1–3 +Lima Beans (large) 0–1
Anasazi 1–3 +Lima Beans (baby) 1–3
Black Beans 2–4 Navy Beans (pea) 1–3
Black-Eyed Peas 2–4* Peas (whole yellow, green) 6–9
+Chickpeas (garbanzo) 7–10 Pinto Beans 3–6
Great Northern Beans 2–5 Red Beans 3–6
Kidney Beans 1–3 Soy Beans (beige) 8–11
Lentils (brown, green) 3–5*
*Cooking time is for unsoaked beans.
+Add
1
⁄
2
to 1 teaspoon salt to soaking and cooking water to keep bean skins intact.
These recipes are intended for pressure cooking and should not be canned.
BOSTON BAKED BEANS
6 cups dried beans
1 pound salt pork or bacon, diced
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 cup molasses
1 cup ketchup
4 onions, diced
Water
* * * * * *
Salt, as desired
Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Drain and discard liquid. Heat canner and sear salt pork or bacon. Remove excess drip-
pings. Add beans, remaining ingredients, and enough water to well cover beans. Do not ll canner over ½ full. Close cover securely.
Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 35 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Season to
taste with salt. 12-15 servings.
SAVORY WHITE BEANS
4 cups navy beans
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups sliced carrots
1½ tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small bay leaves
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt, as desired
Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Drain and discard liquid. Add all ingredients except salt to canner. Close cover securely.
Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 2 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Season to
taste with salt. 12-15 servings.
LIMA BEANS WITH BACON
6 cups dried lima beans
1 pound bacon, diced
Water
* * * * * *
Salt, as desired
Soak beans according to instructions on page 29. Drain and discard liquid. Heat canner and brown bacon. Add beans and enough water
to well cover beans. Do not ll canner over ½ full. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 3 MINUTES
at 15 pounds pressure. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Season to taste with salt. 12-15 servings.