The article highlights the convenience and simplicity of canned beans, especially when a quick meal is needed. However, for hearty dishes, dried beans are often preferable due to their rich flavor developed over a long cooking process. Despite common struggles with preparing dried beans, the author learns a technique from a colleague: simmering canned beans with broth and aromatics to achieve deep flavor and tenderness in less time. This method proves to be a forgiving option for busy cooks.
Simmer canned beans in some broth with a few aromatics, and they'll taste just as good as dried ones that you babied for hours.
Dried beans become plump and buttery after hours of cooking, creating a savory stock that's one of life's great joys.
Collection
[
|
...
]