Volkman's Soak and Simmer

[f3ath3rs2]

How long does it take everybody (on average) for the "simmer" part? It says until beans are tender, I didn't time right the first time and I didn't cook long enough, then last night I did it for too long and now I have bean mash lol. Tips? suggestions? the fids seem to like it either way.

 

[Babybreau]

well as long as the fids like it...lol

 

[saroj12]

How long does it take everybody (on average) for the "simmer" part? It says until beans are tender, I didn't time right the first time and I didn't cook long enough, then last night I did it for too long and now I have bean mash lol. Tips? suggestions? the fids seem to like it either way.

35 -40 mins here....mine won't eat mushy beans

 

[ThatDarnBird]

I don't know about the Volkman's stuff but I have a "Soak 'N Cook" mix, with beans, peas and corn, that I simmer for 15-20 minutes.

 

[BraveheartDogs]

I ordered this and it just arrived but I haven't made it yet. I think it says 45 minutes on the bag..... will know more once I actually try making it

 

[sugarbeth]

I've been following Saroj's advice and simmering for 40 minutes.

 

[PerfectlyParrot]

I just got some in yesterday also! Didn't read the label, if it takes that long guess I better go get lunch started

 

[saroj12]

i need to make some and freeze it and it's 12 o'clock and I haven't done a thing yet today!!!

 

[jmfleish]

I have some in my kitchen that I've had for a few weeks now and haven't made yet...I think that beats your not doing anything all day Saroj! I've never tried this stuff but my birds are all garbage disposals so I'm sure it will go over well even if it's overcooked! LOL!

 

[MommyBird]

Audra,
I don't know if you live at elevation like I do (7500) but it does take beans a bit longer to get soft when I make them here. Basically anymore I just keep cooking and testing till it's like I want it. If I go by time beans, pasta, etc is always still crunchy.

 

[f3ath3rs2]

Audra,
I don't know if you live at elevation like I do (7500) but it does take beans a bit longer to get soft when I make them here. Basically anymore I just keep cooking and testing till it's like I want it. If I go by time beans, pasta, etc is always still crunchy.

Thanks for the heads up, I'm not quite that high (thankfully!) but I have noticed things can take longer. I'm the taste-test it kind of person and it usually works, but as I haven't eaten volkman's in the past, I have nothing to compare to lol