# Let's cook up a Pot of Beans **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [January 28, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766 "2024-01-28T12:10:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/41 "2024-01-29T23:01:29Z")
👍 You’ll like it. I one that insists that chili must have beans, but a lot of people of course say not to do that, that you are turning it into stew. I don’t care. It’s good. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/42 "2024-01-29T23:12:25Z")
FWIW I’ve become a fan of [Better Than Bouillon](https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/our-products/) rather the using bouillon cubes. Just my $0.02. (I do not work for them or own stock in them.) ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/43 "2024-01-30T00:01:34Z")
Ooh, yes, I have about five different jars of Better than Bouillon in my fridge right now. I like the roasted vegetable base best as it goes with just about anything. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/44 "2024-01-30T03:07:05Z")
> [@Why can't I buy pork broth at the grocery store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-buy-pork-broth-at-the-grocery-store/991027/1): > > I can’t find it, and I’ve looked. Neither canned pork stock broth nor pork boullion cubes are anywhere in sight. It is indeed annoying AF. Ham bouillon cubes do exist, they just don’t end up on American grocery shelves. I use these: > **[Amazon.com : Knorr Stock Cubes Ham (8x10g) - Pack of 2 : Everything Else](https://www.amazon.com/Knorr-Stock-Cubes-Ham-8x10g/dp/B00Y2ZZ162)** > > Amazon.com : Knorr Stock Cubes Ham (8x10g) - Pack of 2 : Everything Else Goya makes a substantially inferior Jamon cube (or powder, it may be a powder). ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/45 "2024-01-30T03:15:31Z")
> [@AHunter3](#): > > Ham bouillon cubes do exist, they just don’t end up on American grocery shelves. Better Than Bouillon also has a ham based bouillon. I have not tried that one but I like their other products. > **[Ham Base - Better Than Bouillon](https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/products/ham-base/)** > > Looking to add something special to your freshly cooked vegetables or lentil soup? Our Ham Base gives you that smoky ham flavor you crave. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/46 "2024-01-30T03:20:04Z")
> [@AHunter3](#): > > Goya makes a substantially inferior Jamon cube (or powder, it may be a powder). It’s a powder. It’s really strong too. [![](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Goya-Ham-Flavored-Concentrate-1-41-oz_08a66286-0497-4389-b65f-c3131a24c179_2.ba66441cfe5d0605daaf669cc5101ae1.jpeg) ](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Goya-Ham-Flavored-Concentrate-1-41-oz_08a66286-0497-4389-b65f-c3131a24c179_2.ba66441cfe5d0605daaf669cc5101ae1.jpeg) Penzey’s makes some pretty good soup bases - they have ham, pork, seafood and turkey, which are all hard to find otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/47 "2024-01-30T05:31:04Z")
I used to really like the Better Than Bouillon vegetable mix. Unfortunately, all their products are, like all commercial bouillons and stocks I’ve seen, insanely high in sodium. I saw that they have a lower sodium formulation, but even that has 500 mg per teaspoon! ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/48 "2024-01-30T13:08:39Z")
What seasonings do you add? ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/49 "2024-01-30T14:43:56Z")
Sorry, I kind of wing it. The Rotel Tomatoes adds quite a bit of flavor and color so I don’t add any salt pepper or the like. After the ham is cubed, a quick fry up/browning is nice. Not necessary though. The celery, carrots and onion also of course adds flavor. I think ground pepper would be good, but I add pepper and salt to taste when served. I do that with most dishes. Got the recipe out of [Athletes cookbook](https://www.ebay.com/itm/274979343977?epid=74710300&hash=item40060bce69:g:7FsAAOSwrdlhcZXr&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4MUc6Nv%2B957hFhLaR140hlTClsdjlw%2BB52ZC7y6MOmmWzGuD6mMusya0gMGDmwkUN2A4ReTp8yuLZMoShjfUNbW0x1aHRaR%2BN6sQCNuQqGCFyi42ARDSo8Z6rg72a6cB00x9DErBQA4Cf1ZaBSoaSIDAm28EPjK%2BkWP%2F5u0hW2PGHewyvrbC0ceQ%2F3du%2BL%2B8boFQ2FYOIJvCnOKiMKfomYWKETjrKVlI8IYQw%2FZPh5d27vOqL6UJdCEoXTPV1JFv7Sv8%2BRXItOYnkBICQK1TmJEcBfqnWpvrDhHi%2Fjj7RmVH%7Ctkp%3ABFBM5LP4rKtj). I chose to add the cabbage. That’s an ebay link. It may be out of print. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/50 "2024-01-30T14:54:45Z")
Opps. No, it’s still out there on Amazon. it’s the Athlete’s Palate, not Athlete’s cookbook. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/51 "2024-01-30T15:53:24Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > FWIW I’ve become a fan of [Better Than Bouillon](https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/our-products/) rather the using bouillon cubes. Just my $0.02. (I do not work for them or own stock in them.) Me too. I use a lot of the beef and chicken, and their vegetable version is an easy way to improve flavor without a lot prep work. ---
**Author:** ![Common\_Tater](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/common_tater/32/13846_2.png) [@Common\_Tater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Common_Tater)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/52 "2024-01-30T19:38:53Z")
The grocery store order last week through a series of highly improbable events I’m sure, included two (2) jars of BtB and they only charged me for the one I ordered. We’re just gonna keep this our little secret. I have 2.5 jars on hand, a relatively safe level. I hate to run out. Bouillon cubes work pretty well for that diner gravy flavah but can end up with too much salt in a recipe ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/53 "2024-01-31T11:54:08Z")
Made a very satisfying pot of escarole and beans to go with lasagnas (one with chicken sausage one with zucchini and spinach) and sautéed mixed mushrooms for a rotating dinner club that it was our turn to host last Saturday. Used cranberry beans instead of cannellini. Anyone else do the bit of soaking with a bit of baking soda to … ease digestion for the sensitive? ---
**Author:** ![Dogginit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogginit/32/16920_2.png) [@Dogginit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dogginit)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/54 "2024-01-31T23:10:11Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > Better Than Bouillon also has a ham based bouillon. I have not tried that one but I like their other products. I keep that one, along with the beef, chicken, vegetable, and roasted garlic. Just love that stuff. ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/55 "2024-02-22T00:29:23Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > and Garbanzo Beans. I recently discovered Garbanzo beans. Initially, via cans, then progressing to the straight stuff. What I have cooking right now: Garbanzo beans Pork & Beans Haberero Rotel Onion Green pepper Pinneaple Acorn Squash Cooked ground pork ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/56 "2024-02-22T07:34:12Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > I’ve become a fan of [Better Than Bouillon](https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/our-products/) rather the using bouillon cubes. Just my $0.02. (I do not work for them or own **stock** in them.) _Snerk._ ISWYDT. ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2024, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/57 "2024-02-24T04:07:43Z")
English (and Irish?) breakfasts contain beans, so eat up if you can find restaurant/bar that does it ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/58 "2024-02-24T04:22:08Z")
My grandmother’s recipe Dried Pinto beans check for any rocks and remove soak over night to soften. Rinse and add water to pot Ham hoc 4 slices bacon 2 to 3 tablespoons of jarred minced onion Salt & pepper Bring to boil Cover and Cook 2 to 3 hours at a strong simmer and add water as needed. The juice is important. Serve beans and juice in bowl with crumbled cornbread. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766/59 "2024-02-26T02:58:18Z")
I’m starting to edit thread titles as they’re scrolling by. This one became: Let’s cook up a Pot of Bears. I think I’m entering a less accurate but more amusing stage of life. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-cook-up-a-pot-of-beans/996766.md?page=2)