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Haricots secs en sécurité dans une mijoteuse

Réponse courte

Soak dried kidney beans, discard the water, then hard-boil in fresh water for at least 10 minutes before slow-cooking. Otherwise use canned, fully cooked beans.

Valable quand

  • The slow cooker is stable and used according to its manual.
  • The lid stays closed for most of the cooking time.
  • Times are guides; texture and a safe core temperature determine doneness.

Ce qu'il te faut

  • Dried beans
  • Large saucepan
  • Fresh water
  • Colander
  • Slow cooker

Étape par étape

  1. 1

    Soak as the package directs, discard the water and rinse.

    • Matériel: Slow cooker, measuring cup and spoon.
    • Chaleur: No heat.
    • Temps: 2–5 minutes.
    • Aspect: Soaking water has been discarded.
    • Si ça tourne mal: LOW alone does not reliably destroy the toxin.
    • Prêt quand: Soaking water has been discarded.
  2. 2

    Hard-boil kidney beans in fresh water for at least 10 minutes.

    • Matériel: Slow cooker with lid and timer.
    • Chaleur: LOW or HIGH as directed.
    • Temps: Follow the dish's cooking time.
    • Aspect: The entire pot is at a vigorous rolling boil.
    • Si ça tourne mal: Reusing soaking water.
    • Prêt quand: The entire pot is at a vigorous rolling boil.
  3. 3

    Transfer to the slow cooker and cook until completely tender.

    • Matériel: Spoon, tongs or thermometer as needed.
    • Chaleur: Off.
    • Temps: 5–15 minutes.
    • Aspect: Beans are creamy throughout with no hard center.
    • Si ça tourne mal: Tasting partly cooked beans.
    • Prêt quand: Beans are creamy throughout with no hard center.

Si ce n'est pas comme prévu

  • LOW alone does not reliably destroy the toxin.
  • Reusing soaking water.
  • Tasting partly cooked beans.

Sécurité alimentaire

Never taste raw or partly cooked kidney beans. Seek medical advice for nausea and vomiting after eating beans.

C'est prêt quand: Beans have been safely pre-boiled and are then completely tender.