Iberia Small Red Beans, 4 lb, Long Shelf Life Small Red Beans with Easy Storage, Rich in Fiber & Potassium, Low Calorie, Low Fat Food

Prior to buying these beans, I was not familiar with red beans. In my research, I found out they are smaller, rounder, and milder than kidney beans. I needed them for a stuffing recipe, and also found out they are not readily available. When I found these beans on Amazon, I decided to buy them. I cooked 3 cups of them in the pressure cooker today, and I love them. To pressure cook them, use one cup of beans to 3 cups of water. When I rinsed the beans, I didn't see any dirt or debris wash out, and picked out 2 beans that looked shriveled and about 6 that were broken. For 3 cups of rinsed beans, I added 9 cups of water, 2 tbsp. sea salt, 3 small bay leaves, 9 large garlic cloves (minced), and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme. I stirred everything in the pot, pressure cooked on high for 30 minutes, and used a natural release of steam for 20 minutes. I planned to use some of these beans in a stuffing recipe, and freeze the rest for use instead of canned beans. I found out that a 15 ounce can of any bean contains only 9 ounces of beans. So I strained the broth from the beans, weighed out 9 ounces of beans for each package, and added 3-4 tbsp. of the broth to each package for vacuum sealing and freezing. After the beans were cooked, I tasted both the beans and the broth. The beans were perfect (not too soft or hard), and the broth was so flavorful, I couldn't throw it out. Although the broth can be used in soups, stews, or chili, I decided to make a gravy with it for the recipe I was making. So, I poured the broth into a pot, and added a mixture of corn starch and water. I heated it to a boil and then turned down the heat to simmer it until it had the consistency of gravy. I poured this over the stuffed collard leaves I had made. This gravy was honestly as good as any gravy I have made using meat broth. My husband even commented on how good it was. I love these beans, but the only complaint I have is that the 2 bags I have received so far have been broken. The first was not in another bag, so I taped the seam in the package where the beans were coming out. The second package came in another bag that held the escaping beans. I do recommend these beans, but it would be nice if they were packaged so the beans weren't coming out of the bag. I hope this review was helpful for you.

These are great and make the best red beans and rice

I love to cook and bake, all of our meals are eaten at home with food I prepare. Dried beans are a staple in my meal rotation, both in main dishes and side dishes. These Iberia Small Red Beans are a must have staple in my pantry. - A breeze to make. Soak overnight and prepare to your liking the next day. I slow cook them in a crock-pot, or in the oven in a traditional bean pot. They always turn out delicious, soft, and creamy. - So versatile. Makes a great vegetarian side for any meal including breakfast, or add your desired protein and any other ingredients for a hearty main dish. This 4-pound package is a great value, too. I highly recommend this product.

Great squared beans. Perfect for many recipes. 4 lbs. make a big pot full to feed big families

Not much you can say about beans if you like them. They were very delicious and will buy them again.

Best hamhocks and beans ever

Well packed and looks good

Beans at a good price. Fast delivery