I used to think dried beans were a waste of time until my power got cut for two days

My fridge died, so I had to cook a bag of pinto beans I'd bought for 79 cents. Just boiled them with some onion and a ham hock from the freezer. They were so much better than canned, and the whole pot cost maybe $3. I've been making a big batch every Sunday now. Anyone have good ideas for using the leftover bean water?

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jenniferb531mo ago

Wait, a ham hock from the freezer? How long was that thing in there? I'm always scared to eat mystery meat from my freezer after a few months. Your beans do sound amazing though. I've heard you can use the leftover bean water, the pot liquor, to thicken up soups or stews instead of broth.

phoenix_singh1mo ago

But is bean water really that big of a deal? It just sounds like dirty broth to me.

graym4913d ago

Man I used to think the same way until I tried making stock from leftover ham bones and veggie scraps. That bean water is surprisingly good if you season it right, I'll add a splash of vinegar and some herbs to brighten it up. Your mileage may vary but it beats plain water every time in my book.