Freeze Dried Refried Beans

[7SFCW4]

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[Certaindeaf]

Are you talking WINCO loose bulk? or do they have it canned like that

 

[7SFCW4]

WINCO loose bulk

 

[Certaindeaf]

Cool, thanks..

 

[coop44]

I always keep beans and rice around, Usually buy it in 20, and 25 pound sacks. Canned refried beans have a "best by" date of 2-3 years, If I remember correctly. Honestly, don't see the advantage of freeze dried.

 

[Jamie6.5]

Hmmm,...
Take dried beans and soak 6-8 hrs.
Cook 2-4 hours, depending on bean type and age.
Mash, add spices, fat/oil, salt etc.
Dehydrate.

Wait-a-damn-minute!!!!!

Why not just store the dried beans?

 

[Certaindeaf]

I always keep beans and rice around, Usually buy it in 20, and 25 pound sacks. Canned refried beans have a "best by" date of 2-3 years, If I remember correctly. Honestly, don't see the advantage of freeze dried.

Perhaps weight, space and shelf life.. it's not real hard to add water.

 

[coop44]

dried beans if stored properly (sealed container, in a cool and dry place) last a very long time. 25 pounds last me 6 months at least, then I rotate in new ones, store them in gallon freezer bags, about 4-5 pounds per bag. Don't usually use them to make refritos. cook them up with a bit of garlic and salt, maybe some Lawrys taco seasoning. make up some nice sticky white rice, serve up the beans over the rice topped with grated cheese and a little salsa. Good eating!

 

[erudne]

I have seen dehydrated refried beans, in #10? cans at Cash and Carry grocers, it is sold to Mexican restaurants. Saves lots of effort and fuel to prepare. I did not buy it as I am bugging in and see no need for it.
BTW a pressure cooker will cut cook times for beans down to 30-40 minutes, it will also tenderize tough meat, a must have item!