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    Author: Darcy Baldwin • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    How to Dehydrate Canned Black Beans

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    Jar of dehydrated canned beans on dehydrator tray of canned beans

    Dehydrate canned beans and have shelf-stable, instant beans ready for meals in a jar, hiking or camping meals, or emergency meals when cooking is a problem. They are a super-easy dehydrating project perfect for beginners to pros!

    Jar of dehydrated canned beans on dehydrator tray of canned beans

    Why dehydrate canned beans?

    Dehydrating canned beans makes them shelf-stable to add to other meals for easy storage and transportation for:

    • Emergency meals
    • Meals in a jar quick pantry meals
    • Meals in a jar for Christmas gifts or holidays
    • To help build a pantry for someone in need
    • Hiking/backpacking/camping meals
    • House warmning gifts for newlyweds or single adults moving out for the first time
    • Reduce pantry space

    How to Dehydrate Canned Beans

    Use your favorite cooked bean for this process.

    Step One: Rinse Beans

    Rinsing beans helps remove the excess sodium and the starchy bean liquid they are canned in

    Step Two: Place on Dehydrator Trays

    You do not have to line your dehydrator trays as long as your trays have a small grid. If not, you can use mesh or fruit leather trays (there is a possibility of staining depending on the bean). This will also be helpful when the beans are dried as they do have a lot of skins that dry small and can get all over the place.

    Step Three: Dry at 125°F / 35°C

    This may take anywhere from 5-8 hours depending on the:

    • Texture of your beans
    • Humidity in your home
    • Your machine
    • How tightly you pack your trays

    Step Four: Dryness Test

    Your beans will be dry when they are crunchy (you can test one or two with a taste test), have begun to break through, and plink when you drop them on a hard surface

    Dehydrated canned beans on Cosori dehydrator trays

    Step Five: Condition

    Condition your beans by placing them in a large jar, shaking them once or twice a day, and look for signs of moisture build-up. Conditioning is important to equalize the moisture within the jar and to check for signs of sticking or moisture build-up on the jar lid or sides. If you notice that, put them back into the dehydrator to dry more.

    If you see mold buildup, you need to toss out the contents of the jar and start again.

    Step Six: Store in an airtight container

    A canning jar, an airtight plastic storage jar, mylar bags, or plastic vacuum seal bags will work, depending on which is best for your pantry storage. Use an Oxygen Absorber if you'd like for long-term storage, but nothing is needed for short-term.

    Beans will last for two years and more, if properly stored.

    Watch me dehydrate black beans and make a meal in a jar

    Yield of Black Beans

    1 15 ounce can of beans = 8 ounces of beans (drained) = 2.5 ounces of dried beans (1 cup of dried beans)

    6-8 cans of beans will fit into a half gallon jar (depends on the size of beans and the size of the can.

    How to Use Dehydrated Black Beans

    To rehydrate:

    To use beans:

    In a pot or container, cover beans with just enough water to cover them, and simmer until desired consistency.

    For soups, stews, casseroles

    Toss into the soup/stew and allow them to simmer and warm. They are already cooked, so need no extra time other than to rehydrate, which happens fairly quickly.

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    3 different meal in a jar mixes

    Questions and Troubleshooting

    Can I use home-canned beans?

    Yes, just remember that they have a tendency to break, depending on the firmness of the beans

    Can I do these from dried beans?

    Yes, simply cook your beans the way you like, and then dry them

    My beans broke - is that okay?

    Yes, depending on how long they were cooked, the thickness of the skin, and the firmness of the beans, you'll find that between 20-80% will break. That's okay! It's the way it works.

    What kinds of beans can I use?

    Any cooked bean will work!

    LEARN MORE: More ways to use beans, even when you don't like them!

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    Dehydrate Canned Beans

    Dehydrate canned beans to save room in your pantry, create meals in a jar for pantry storage, gift giving or emergency meals, prepare meals for hiking and camping.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Drying Time6 hrs
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Indian, Mediterranean
    Keyword: black beans, canned beans, chick peas, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, red beans

    Equipment

    • Dehydrator

    Ingredients

    • Canned Beans

    Instructions

    • Rinse beans
    • Place on dehdyrator trays
    • Dry at 125F / 35C for 5-8 hours
    • Test for dryness
    • Conditoin
    • Store in an airtight container for 2+ years

    Notes

    Yield:
    1 can = 1 Cup dried (2.5 ounces)
    Use in any meal - this Taco Soup Meal in a Jar is a great place to start!
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    1. K says

      October 16, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      What about dehydrating cooked beans? Dry beans cooked cooked??

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      • Darcy Baldwin says

        October 16, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        That's what these are - so yes, if you cook your beans and want to do extra to dehydrate - do it.

        Reply
    2. Marsha McCarthy says

      October 16, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      I’m new to dehydrating and love that you can dry canned beans! So cool. Thank you Darcy

      Reply
      • Darcy Baldwin says

        October 17, 2021 at 9:31 am

        Glad it's helpful to you.

        Reply
    3. Tami says

      February 19, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      I am learning a lot and thank you for your help! Do you have any recipes for 1-2 servings? I love soup, but my husband is not a big fan of much more than Pasta fagioli soup... I just do not need to eat it every day for a week 😉
      also my sister lives in hurricane territory and wants to do the same as her husband also is not a fan... Thank you, we are both learning from you!

      Reply
      • Darcy Baldwin says

        February 21, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        I do not, just cut the amounts by half.

        Reply
    4. Lisa M says

      May 08, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      can dried beans be ground to powder for capsules? Can capsules be stored in the freezer for longevity? I am worried about mold if I don't dry them or condition them properly, and I am exploring homemade capsules for the non-veggie eaters in my life.

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      • Darcy Baldwin says

        May 08, 2022 at 9:45 pm

        Yes, you can store them in the freezer, but if you follow proper drying and conditioning, mold isn't an issue.

        Reply

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