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I've never had a problem, but read this FDA report before you cook beans in your crockpot. Raw and undercooked kidney beans are not good for you. You need to make sure your crockpot brings the beans to a boil on the high setting and that it stays at a boil for at least 10 minutes. Since I cook mine on high for an entire evening, I've had no problems at all. I knew how to cook dried beans; I didn't know all of the why behind the proper method.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups dried beans
water, to cover

METHOD:
Early in the morning, before going to work, rinse dried beans and place in glass container large enough for beans to double in size. Cover beans with enough water to cover and then some, about three inches of water above the beans. Soak all day, at least 8 hours.

When home from work in the evening, place beans and water in crockpot, add additional water to cover well. Turn crockpot to high for evening, check to make sure there is enough water to cover well, then on low overnight.

In the morning before going to work, test beans to make sure they are done. If not leave on low for the day. If they are done, drain and refridgerate.

Use in place of canned beans in recipes, such as Refried Beans and Canny Canadian Chili.

They freeze well for use in recipes.



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