Pooja Kumar Pooja Kumar Asked 9 months ago

How long to cook kidney beans in crock pot?

I just got a crock pot and want to try making rajma in it. After soaking, how long should I cook kidney beans in a crock pot on low or high settings?

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Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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I just cooked kidney beans in my crock pot last week! You absolutely have to pre-boil them first for at least 10 minutes (after soaking overnight) to remove toxins. After that, in the crock pot, on low, it took me about 6-8 hours until they were super tender. On high, maybe 3-4 hours. Don't skip the pre-boil, it's important!

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Cooking kidney beans in a crock pot requires special care, especially for dried ones. They contain a toxin that must be destroyed by high heat. So, first boil them vigorously for at least 10 minutes on the stove, then you can transfer them to the crock pot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, ensuring they are very tender. Always prioritize thorough cooking to avoid digestive issues.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

For kidney beans in a crock pot, make sure you soak them overnight. Then, it's important to boil them on the stovetop for about 10-15 minutes *before* putting them in the crock pot. This helps neutralize a natural toxin. After that, in the crock pot, they'll need 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. It's a long process, but worth it. If you have any unusual stomach discomfort, always see a doctor.

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Kiran Kaur Kiran Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Don't stress, but seriously, with kidney beans and crock pots, you HAVE to boil them on the stove first for 10-15 mins after soaking. Otherwise, they can be a bit nasty. After that quick boil, throw 'em in the crock pot! Low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. Totally worth the wait for that tender goodness!

Meera Sharma Meera Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Crock pot mein kidney beans banana hai toh pehle achhe se bhigona zaroori hai, ho na? Aur ek important baat, unko pehle stove pe 10 minute tak ubaalna chahiye, toh hi safe rehta hai. Uske baad, slow pe 6-8 ghante ya high pe 3-4 ghante rakh sakte ho. Bahut soft bante hain phir.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Crock pot for kidney beans is awesome for tender results! 😊 Just remember to soak them overnight and then do a quick 10-minute boil on the stove first. After that, pop them in the crock pot for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. Patience is key! ✨

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