My Mashed Sweet Red Kidney Beans

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   Wash the beans and then soak in 4 cups of water for 8 hours.

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   Put the beans and the water they were soaked in into a pot.

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   Bring to a boil on high heat, uncovered.

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   Once boiling, lower the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

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   Put the beans in a colander and drain.

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   Add the beans and the 3 cups of water to a pressure cooker and turn the heat to high.

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   Once pressurized, lower the heat to low and cook for 4 more minutes.

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   Turn off the heat and let it sit until the pressure is released.

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   Mash about 2 ladles of beans through a strainer and then return to the pot.

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    Add sugar and turn the heat to medium.

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    Cook, stirring and mashing the beans, for 10 minutes.

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    Lastly, add the salt and give it a quick stir.

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    All done.

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    Or in a chilled pudding.

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    Or toss the beans into bread dough and bake loaves

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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