Dried Lima Beans

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China Doll Beans - Baby Lima DriedDried Baby Lima BeansCooking Tips: Traditional Method: In a large pot, add 6 cups cold water to each pound of drained and rinsed soaked beans. Add 2 tsp. shortening or oil and 2 tsp. salt. Boil gently with lid tilted until desired tenderness is reached, adding water to keep beans covered. Savory Method: Follow traditional method above, but substitute 2 tsp. onion salt and 1/4 tsp. garlic salt for the plain salt. Add 1 tsp. chicken stock base or 3 or 4 chicken bouillon cubes and 1/4 tsp. white pepper. Cooking Dry Beans in the Microwave: Wash and sort beans. For each pound of beans, add 8 cups of water in a 5-qt. casserole along with any seasonings called for in the recipe. Microwave at full power for 8-10 minutes or until boiling. Cover with plastic wrap and/or casserole lid. Let stand 1 hour. Stir several times and add hot water as needed to keep beans covered. Cook at full power for 8-10 minutes or until boiling; reduce power level 50% and cook another 15-20 minutes or until tender. Beans may also be soaked overnight and then cooked at full power for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Wattage and cooking temperature of microwaves vary. Always consult the recipes and temperature developed for your microwave by the manufacturer. Finest quality. Warnings Note: This product is grown in nature's earth and handled by some mechanical methods. Check to remove any foreign materials before preparing.

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