Beans About Beans: Cooking Methods

Cooking beans is an art form that's often overlooked, but not by us!

Method 1: Boil 'em Like It's 1999!

For the true retro enthusiast, boiling beans is the way to go! Simply add water, salt, and a dash of nostalgia to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer like you're trying to get your 90s-era Tamagotchi to level up.

Read more on our Boil 'em Like It's 1999 page

Method 2: The Microwave Method (for the lazy)

For those who can't be bothered, microwave beans are a great option! Simply place in a microwave-safe dish, nuke for 3-4 minutes, and voila! You'll have beans that are roughly as edible as a 3-year-old's art project.

Read more on our Microwave Method page

Method 3: The Sous Vide Method (for hipsters) Beans About Beans: Cooking Methods

Beans About Beans: Cooking Methods

Cooking beans is an art form that's often overlooked, but not by us!

Method 1: Boil 'em Like It's 1999!

For the true retro enthusiast, boiling beans is the way to go! Simply add water, salt, and a dash of nostalgia to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer like you're trying to get your 90s-era Tamagotchi to level up.

Read more on our Boil 'em Like It's 1999 page

Method 2: The Microwave Method (for the lazy)

For those who can't be bothered, microwave beans are a great option! Simply place in a microwave-safe dish, nuke for 3-4 minutes, and voila! You'll have beans that are roughly as edible as a 3-year-old's art project.

Read more on our Microwave Method page

Method 3: The Sous Vide Method (for hipsters)

Avoid the mainstream, go with the sous vide! Place beans in a water bath, set to precisely 180°F, and wait. Your beans will be cooked to a perfect, Instagrammable sheen. Bonus points if you use a sous vide machine made from reclaimed, artisanal, small-batch, organic, gluten-free, vegan materials.

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