Master Recipe: Wheat Berries

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   Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones.

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   Rinse well under cool running water.

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   Place in a large heavy saucepan.

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   Add water and salt.

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   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hours, stirring occasionally.

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   Drain and rinse.

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   To serve hot, use immediately.

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   Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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   To store for future use, drain and spread the grains out on a baking sheet to speed cooling.

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    You can then scoop 1- or 2-cup servings of the cooked wheat berries into seal able plastic bags and freeze them.

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    They can be heated and served as a side dish, or you can even add frozen cooked wheat berries (without defrosting them) to soups and stews.

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