How to Sort Beans and Why You Sort Them

Dried Beans are inexpensive and great for recipes and meals but take a little prep work. Today, I’m going to show you How to Sort Beans and go over Why You Sort Them. Why You Must Sort Beans During the harvesting and packaging process of dried beans, pieces of debris sometimes end up in the final packaging. Small rocks and pebbles, dirt, twigs, and even a bug or two may end up in the package you bought. In addition to the natural things found in dried beans that shouldn’t be, you also need to sort beans to get out the “bad beans”. The meal you worked so hard on doesn’t need any of these unsavory things in it so they must be removed. What Do Bad Beans Look Like? Good Beans are plump and smooth. They should look like the majority of the other beans in the same package. Now that you know what to look for, here are the beans that need discarding. When you sort beans, remove the following types of beans and discard them. • Shriveled Beans • Beans with insect holes in them • Split and broken beans • Beans that are unnaturally dark or look burned. • Beans that have mold on them • Any beans that have loose skins How to Sort Beans: 1. Remove the beans from their packaging. 2. Place the beans on a large rimmed baking sheet or clean kitchen towel in a single layer 3. Roll the beans around and sift through them with your fingers, removing any debris and beans that do not belong. 4. Once the beans are sorted, rinse well under cold water and proceed with the recipe you are using them in. 0:00 | Intro 0:57 | How to Sort Beans and Why You Sort Them 4:58 | Thank you and Outro Connect With Me: Website: https://savorysaver.com/ Pinterest:   / savorysaver   Instagram:   / savorysaver   Facebook:   / savorysaver1   Music: Illuminations by Michael Lockwood SavorySaver participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost for you.