Source of dried beans

[Alan3413]

Looking for a good source of dried split peas, black eyed peas, and lentils. Any recommendations?

 

[wilcam47]

https://www.anasazibeans.com/shopping/beans.html/

 

[joppaj]

I'm seriously not being a smartass, but aren't 1lb bags from the grocery store easier to store?

 

[outrider58]

I'm seriously not being a smartass, but aren't 1lb bags from the grocery store easier to store?

That's my source. Air tight, easy to pack.

 

[Trigger Time]

I'm seriously not being a smartass, but aren't 1lb bags from the grocery store easier to store?

That was my first thought when I read the OP

 

[Blacksmith101]

Already packed for long term storage.

https://store.churchofjesuschrist.o...gId=-1&catalogId=3074457345616676768&lang=eng

 

[Alan3413]

Was thinking bulk might cost less. 1-2lb bags of rice cost more per lb than a 25lb bag from Costco but I don't see them carrying other dried staples in bulk. Also, I haven't seen any of the local stores carry more than (maybe) a dozen 1lb bags of any particular legume

 

[Squaregrouper]

I'm seriously not being a smartass, but aren't 1lb bags from the grocery store easier to store?

Moisture and oxygen significantly lower the shelf life.
I buy the 5lb bags from the grocery store and bake them at 180f for 2hrs (nothing can live through that)
I then vacuum seal them with desiccant and oxygen absorbers, ensuring the bag is dry and free of oxygen. After that, I seal them in Mylar bags with additional oxygen absorbers.
I do this with: rice, beans, lentils, split peas, pasta, et al. I feel comfortable saying this method will easily preserve them for well over 10yrs.

 

[wilcam47]

Was thinking bulk might cost less. 1-2lb bags of rice cost more per lb than a 25lb bag from Costco but I don't see them carrying other dried staples in bulk. Also, I haven't seen any of the local stores carry more than (maybe) a dozen 1lb bags of any particular legume

Walmart has 8lb pinto bean bags

 

[jmiller320]

Find someone with an account at Jetro / Restaurant Depot they sell 50 lb bags. My access expired and waiting for my contact to reup his account

 

[trickg]

I'd think that the way to go for something like this, if you really wanted to go that route would be Amazon. 50 lb bag of pintos runs roughly $100, give or take, shipped to your door. Order a big box of ziploc storage bags at the same time.

Google is your friend.

 

[willtill]

Walmart has 8lb pinto bean bags

I think I'm going to make me some pinto beans and ham hocks in the crockpot for tonight.

 

[eruby]

I think I'm going to make me some pinto beans and ham hocks in the crockpot for tonight.

Contains no ham.

Kosher to boot.


15 BEAN SOUP® Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Recipe:

https://hurstbeans.com/recipes/15-bean-soup-crock-pot-or-slow-cooker-recipe

 

[ToBeFree]

Walmart has 8lb pinto bean bags

Just packed 16lbs of these. They sell rice also. Without going to a restaurant supply, which you need an account, the best prices.

Rice - Great Value Long Grain Enriched Rice, 320 oz $8.98 today.
Great Value Dried Pinto Beans, 8 lb Bag $5.98 today.

 

[E.Shell]

Find someone with an account at Jetro / Restaurant Depot they sell 50 lb bags. My access expired and waiting for my contact to reup his account

Great place to shop, but like Costco in a way: Hard to get in and out with less than several hundred bucks...

 

[Huckleberry]

I have some very special, almost magical beans.

I'd be willing to barter for them.

Maybe you got something to trade like a goat or maybe a cow? Just no "WTF Goats", they're the Honey Badgers of the barnyard.

 

[pbharvey]

Like everyone dried beans are part of my prepper food stash but they take a lot of energy to prepare. In a grid-down situation you'll be tending a fire for a good while cooking them. No way I'm burning up my propane for an hour or two to boil beans.

 

[mvee]

https://www.therestaurantstore.com/categories/38111/dried-beans

 

[ToBeFree]

Like everyone dried beans are part of my prepper food stash but they take a lot of energy to prepare. In a grid-down situation you'll be tending a fire for a good while cooking them. No way I'm burning up my propane for an hour or two to boil beans.

Pressure cooking is your friend!

 

[pbharvey]

Pressure cooking is your friend!

Absolutely
Unless the power is out