How to Rehydrate Kidney Beans

Preparing for the Soak, All Methods

• 1

  Pick through the dried beans, removing shriveled beans or foreign matter, such as small rocks.

• 2

  Add 10 cups of water to a stockpot.

• 3

  Measure out 1 pound of dried kidney beans.

Slow Soak

• 4

  Add the beans to the stockpot with water.

• 5

  Cover the pot.

• 6

  Place in the pot in the refrigerator, and let it set overnight, or for 6 to 8 hours.

• 7

  Pour out the water, and rinse beans with fresh water.

Hot Soak

• 8

  Place the stockpot on the stove, and bring the water to a boil.

• 9

  Add the beans to the boiling water.

• 10

  Bring the water to a boil for a second time, and then remove the pot from the heat.

• 11

  Cover the stockpot tightly, and set at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.

• 12

  Pour out the water, and rinse the beans with fresh water.

Quick Soak

• 13

  Place the stockpot on the stove, and bring the water to a boil.

• 14

  Add the beans to the boiling water.

• 15

  Bring the water to a boil again, and boil for 3 more minutes.

• 16

  Cover the stockpot tightly, and set at room temperature for 1 hour.

• 17

  Pour out the water, and rinse the beans with fresh water.

Gas-Free Soak

• 18

  Place the stockpot on the stove, and bring the water to a boil.

• 19

  Add the beans to the boiling water.

• 20

  Bring the water to a boil again, and boil for 3 more minutes.

• 21

  Cover the stockpot tightly, and set at room temperature overnight. According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 90 percent of the gas causing indigestible sugars will dissolve into the water.

• 22

  Pour out the water, and rinse the beans with fresh water.