On a related note to the reheating pork questions. Doing pulled pork as well as beans for a 100. No problem with the pork as I will vac-seal as discussed. However, will have to do beans ahead of time as well. Not sure about freezing as I fear beans will turn into mush. Any thoughts?
Reheating Beans
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Larry Wolfe
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dan N.:
On a related note to the reheating pork questions. Doing pulled pork as well as beans for a 100. No problem with the pork as I will vac-seal as discussed. However, will have to do beans ahead of time as well. Not sure about freezing as I fear beans will turn into mush. Any thoughts? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You're correct if you freeze the beans they will turn to mush! You can also reheat beans in a vacuum bag, just get as much air out as you can with your hands and use the 'seal only' option. Reheat as you would the pork.
Or if you have access to a slow cooker, that is my preferred method. I will cook and reduce the beans a bit and concentrates the flavors a little better.
On a related note to the reheating pork questions. Doing pulled pork as well as beans for a 100. No problem with the pork as I will vac-seal as discussed. However, will have to do beans ahead of time as well. Not sure about freezing as I fear beans will turn into mush. Any thoughts? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You're correct if you freeze the beans they will turn to mush! You can also reheat beans in a vacuum bag, just get as much air out as you can with your hands and use the 'seal only' option. Reheat as you would the pork.
Or if you have access to a slow cooker, that is my preferred method. I will cook and reduce the beans a bit and concentrates the flavors a little better.
K Kruger
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You can also reheat beans in pans in the oven, stirring occasionally, once they start getting hot.
Remember that it is important to cool beans (or any other hot food) quickly too. A pot of beans can hold heat for a long time. Not only is this not good food safety-wise, it can lead to souring of the pot. To cool more quickly, transfer the beans into smaller containers, put them on racks or otherwise prop them up so there is air circulation underneath and stir periodically to release the heat that can build up in beans (and thick soups, etc.). Alternatively, place the bean pot in the sink and surround with cold water and lots of ice. Stir periodically, replacing the ice as it melts and draining excess water as needed so it doesn't overflow the pot. (If doing very large pots of beans, separate into two or three pots for cooling and stick in the bathtub with water and ice. Remember to stir periodically to release heat.)
Remember that it is important to cool beans (or any other hot food) quickly too. A pot of beans can hold heat for a long time. Not only is this not good food safety-wise, it can lead to souring of the pot. To cool more quickly, transfer the beans into smaller containers, put them on racks or otherwise prop them up so there is air circulation underneath and stir periodically to release the heat that can build up in beans (and thick soups, etc.). Alternatively, place the bean pot in the sink and surround with cold water and lots of ice. Stir periodically, replacing the ice as it melts and draining excess water as needed so it doesn't overflow the pot. (If doing very large pots of beans, separate into two or three pots for cooling and stick in the bathtub with water and ice. Remember to stir periodically to release heat.)