Black Turtle Beans

Black turtle beans are an excellent choice for beans and are a favorite in many different mexican dishes and meals, as well, they can also be used for sprouting too. Great with rice and meat and also found soups, casseroles and many different kinds of bean dishes.

Black turtle beans are fat and cholesterol free and low in sodium, and high in fiber and magnesium, with an excellent shelf life. 

They can be prepared quickly with a pressure cooker or soaked overnight and then boiled.

Shelf Life

• Properly stored this product may last up to 25 years.
• Store in cool dark place to maximize shelf life.
• Bulk products (bags & boxes) should be repackaged for long term storage.
• Estimates are based on industry studies from sources deemed reputable. Since Food Assets and Rainy Day Foods has no control over individual storage practices, we disclaim any liability or warranty for particular results.

Ingredients: Black Turtle beans.

Directions: For overnight soaking, cover each cup of beans with 3 cups water and let stand overnight or 12 hours. For quicker results, add dry beans to boiling water boiling 2 minutes and let stand for 1 hour. In cooking, use same water. Cover and simmer slowly in water until beans are tender, about 2 hours.  Add more water if necessary. Season with salt, pepper, onion, or garlic.

Cooking tips: to keep the bean skins from bursting, simmer gently and stir the beans as little as possible. Add 1/8 tsp. baking soda per cup of beans to shorten cooking time in hard water. Do not add tomatoes, lemon juice, wine, or vinegar until beans are almost tender as they delay softening.

** We prepare our beans (and grains and everything else that needs cooking) using an "Instant Pot" (electric pressure cooker), which drastically reduces preparation time for any type of food, including beans, grains, meat or vegetables. They are incredibly convienent and quick to use. Simply add in the chosen ingredients and set the electronic timer, the Instant Pot does the rest and will automatically depressurize, keeping the food warm for hours. For us, this wonderful device is used near-daily for our breakfast, lunch and dinner foods we eat. These modern pressure cookers will also dramatically tenderize and flavor the food (with seasoning) and can significantly increase the different type and variety of meals anyone can prepare at home.

Processed in a plant that handles milk, wheat, egg, soy, and tree nut products

Servings per containers:

#10 can: 85 oz. (2410g) 27 servings

#10 case: 157 servings

Bulk: 25 lbs (11.34kg) 123 servings

Bulk: 50 lbs (22.68kg) 247 servings

5 Gallon Super Pail Bucket: 35 lbs (15.87kg) 172 servings

Notes on buckets: Barometric pressure (elevation) can cause buckets to dent (concave or convex). Normally this is not a problem, buckets can be reshaped by removing the lid and pushing out any dents. Product remains sealed in the inner mylar bag until opened. See Packaging Details for more information.