Iberia Small Red Beans, 4 lb, Long Shelf Life Small Red Beans with Easy Storage, Rich in Fiber & Potassium, Low Calorie, Low Fat Food

Prior to buying these beans, I was not familiar with red beans. In my research, I found out they are smaller, rounder, and milder than kidney beans. I needed them for a stuffing recipe, and also found out they are not readily available. When I found these beans on Amazon, I decided to buy them. I cooked 3 cups of them in the pressure cooker today, and I love them. To pressure cook them, use one cup of beans to 3 cups of water. When I rinsed the beans, I didn't see any dirt or debris wash out, and picked out 2 beans that looked shriveled and about 6 that were broken. For 3 cups of rinsed beans, I added 9 cups of water, 2 tbsp. sea salt, 3 small bay leaves, 9 large garlic cloves (minced), and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme. I stirred everything in the pot, pressure cooked on high for 30 minutes, and used a natural release of steam for 20 minutes. I planned to use some of these beans in a stuffing recipe, and freeze the rest for use instead of canned beans. I found out that a 15 ounce can of any bean contains only 9 ounces of beans. So I strained the broth from the beans, weighed out 9 ounces of beans for each package, and added 3-4 tbsp. of the broth to each package for vacuum sealing and freezing. After the beans were cooked, I tasted both the beans and the broth. The beans were perfect (not too soft or hard), and the broth was so flavorful, I couldn't throw it out. Although the broth can be used in soups, stews, or chili, I decided to make a gravy with it for the recipe I was making. So, I poured the broth into a pot, and added a mixture of corn starch and water. I heated it to a boil and then turned down the heat to simmer it until it had the consistency of gravy. I poured this over the stuffed collard leaves I had made. This gravy was honestly as good as any gravy I have made using meat broth. My husband even commented on how good it was. I love these beans, but the only complaint I have is that the 2 bags I have received so far have been broken. The first was not in another bag, so I taped the seam in the package where the beans were coming out. The second package came in another bag that held the escaping beans. I do recommend these beans, but it would be nice if they were packaged so the beans weren't coming out of the bag. I hope this review was helpful for you.

This is better than the smaller bags you get at the grocery store—more cost-effective too. They taste great, hold up well, and taste just exactly the way they should. 5 stars!

These are great quality beans, and they arrived in perfect condition. What I realized, however, is that I am a horrible maker of beans. Not the product's fault, of course, as they were still incredibly enjoyable. Can't beat the value you get with these beans.

I love to cook and bake, all of our meals are eaten at home with food I prepare. Dried beans are a staple in my meal rotation, both in main dishes and side dishes. These Iberia Small Red Beans are a must have staple in my pantry. - A breeze to make. Soak overnight and prepare to your liking the next day. I slow cook them in a crock-pot, or in the oven in a traditional bean pot. They always turn out delicious, soft, and creamy. - So versatile. Makes a great vegetarian side for any meal including breakfast, or add your desired protein and any other ingredients for a hearty main dish. This 4-pound package is a great value, too. I highly recommend this product.

great beans

Liked prefer small red beans

I haven't used any of these beans yet but the bag arrived intact and the beans look delicious and very clean. There are a few broken ones but very few. I think these little red beans are by far the most flavorful and good for most recipes. Tiny white navy beans are the best for ham-and-bean soup since they absorb the flavors of the ham without having a distracting flavor of their own but these little red beans are super for pretty much everything else. I am looking forward to using these quality beans. I would order again.

Beans beans, the more you eat. We all know a song. These are the most flavorful beans for your pot. And a great value and size.