Go Back

Easy White Beans

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb White Beans picked over and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp Oil
  • ½ Onion diced
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 cups Water
  • 4 Tbsp Chicken Drippings or 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt or any Salt

Method
 

  1. Place beans in a bowl and cover with 6 cups of water. Cover and allow to soak overnight or at least 8 hours.
  2. Drain the beans and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, heat oil on medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  4. Add beans, water, chicken drippings, and salt. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Skim the foam of the top and discard.
  5. Allow the beans to simmer covered for 60 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another 30-60 minutes or until cooked through. Smash the garlic and stir.
  6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.