How to Cook Dry Beans (Without Mushy Results)

Dry beans get a bad reputation - usually because they’re cooked incorrectly.

Why Fresh Beans Matter

Fresh, properly dried beans:

* Cook faster
* Hold their shape
* Taste cleaner and richer

Step-by-Step Bean Cooking

1. Soak for 8 - 12 hours (or overnight)
2. Rinse and cover with fresh water
3. Bring to a boil then simmer gently 
4. Salt after beans soften

Pro Tip

Old beans never soften properly. Fresh, farm-direct beans cook more evenly and digest more easily.

Dry beans are one of the most affordable, nutritious foods when they are cooked with care.

Some of our favourite beans and how to use them:

Red Kidney Beans for chili

Black Beans for chili tacos and burritos

Navy Beans for bean dips and everyday cooking

Cranberry Beans for bean salads

White Kidney Beans for bean purées and spreads