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Red beans soaking for 2 or 3 days??

Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:15 pm
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
33863 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:15 pm
Still good to go? Got tied up and couldnt make them.

Going to put them in the crock pot tomorrow morning or just get some new beans soaking tonight.
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
20372 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:23 pm to
I'd be a bit concerned that they started some type bacterial or fungal culture soaking that long, especially if at room temperature.

Beans are cheap. Why chance it.
This post was edited on 4/27/20 at 6:24 pm
Posted by OleWarSkuleAlum
Huntsville, AL
Member since Dec 2013
10293 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:28 pm to
quote:

d be a bit concerned that they started some type bacterial or fungal culture soaking that long, especially if at room temperature.


He’s still going to cook them. Baw I’ve left pizza out for three days and eaten it no problems. You’re fine cook the beans.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83165 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:33 pm to
This is purely anecdotal but my friend soaked some for 2 days once and she said the taste was rancid when she cooked them. They had a weird foam on them prior to cooking.

They say if you soak longer than 4 hours, it needs to be done in the fridge. I’ve soaked longer than that without the fridge but definitely nowhere near 2 days.
This post was edited on 4/27/20 at 6:35 pm
Posted by Tangineck
Mandeville
Member since Nov 2017
2958 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:40 pm to
Beans will go sour pretty easily. Wouldn't chance it.
Posted by LSU Tiger Bob
South
Member since Sep 2011
3113 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:40 pm to
I wouldn't waste the time and other resources on them.
Do as you wish..
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
33863 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 6:56 pm to
quote:

They say if you soak longer than 4 hours, it needs to be done in the fridge. I’ve soaked longer than that without the fridge but definitely nowhere near 2 days.


Ya, theyve been in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Just going to toss them.
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14539 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 8:07 pm to
quote:

Just going to toss them.


Smart move.
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
10248 posts
Posted on 4/27/20 at 8:12 pm to
quote:

Still good to go? Got tied up and couldnt make them.

Same thing happened to me. Got back to them after 2 overnights and they were fine. No ill effects. You're gonna rinse the hell out of them and cook for about 3 hours minimum.

ETA: Just thought about this - I usually brine them so maybe that's what saved me. They were not in the fridge, though.

ETA2: Just realized who made the post above me. Welcome back MD!
This post was edited on 4/27/20 at 8:25 pm
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
20386 posts
Posted on 4/28/20 at 7:45 am to
quote:

They say if you soak longer than 4 hours, it needs to be done in the fridge.


What? About nine gazillion New Orleans moms and grandmas say that is horse hockey. They have been soaking the beans overnight in a pot of salted water since I was a kid (and well before my time) with no ill effects.
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
30426 posts
Posted on 4/28/20 at 8:05 am to
quote:

I’ve left pizza out for three days and eaten it no problems. You’re fine cook the beans.


I’d eat the pizza after 3 days too.
Beans are a different t story for me.
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
15464 posts
Posted on 4/28/20 at 8:10 am to
i soaked a batch a few weeks ago on the counter overnight.

I rinsed them off several times. I tried a new method to degas them. I cooked them in plain water for about 1.5 hours. I then strained them and rinsed them off several more times.

Then i finally prepared everything like i normally would... method worked
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
24453 posts
Posted on 4/28/20 at 8:35 pm to
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pot of salted water


Salted water would be different, salt goes a long ways too prevent bacteria. I’d eat them personally OP, as said the main issue would be potential off flavors though.
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