Small White Beans (Navy)

The "white pea bean" was such a popular food on early naval vessels it became known as the navy bean. They are most often used when making pork and beans or baked beans and most always found in minestrone soup. They can be substituted well for great northern beans or baby limas. They are also good in salads. Soak them overnight to achieve tenderness. A versatile bean that is great for long-term food storage.

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.

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Ingredients: Natural Small white 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 skin from bursting, simmer gently and stir 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.

Servings per Container:

#10 can: 90 oz. (2551g) 24 servings

#10 case: 144 servings

Bulk: 25 lbs (11.34kg) 106 servings

Bulk: 50 lbs (22.68kg) 212 servings

5 Gallon Super Pail Bucket: 36 lbs (16.32kg) 152 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.