Need advice how to thicken pit beans.

[BC Buck]

Love trying different recipes. Added to much liquid and will be a little to thin when rib will be finished. Can I add some corn starch?

 

[TNJAKE]

Mash about a cup of the beans and stir them back in. Will help thicken and add some creaminess. That’s how I do my red beans and rice

 

[SmokinEdge]

All depends on how much to watery they are. Just a bit over you can mash them just a bit with a potato masher and let them cook this will thicken them up. If way more water, I would scoop some out much the same as de-fatting broth, simply remove some liquid, I’d still mash them just a bit though, but TJM.

 

[Hijack73]

Love trying different recipes. Added to much liquid and will be a little to thin when rib will be finished. Can I add some corn starch?

You could but it will definitely change them a bit. Would you happen to have any potato flakes (instant mashed style)?

 

[BC Buck]

You could but it will definitely change them a bit. Would you happen to have any potato flakes (instant mashed style)?

Always try to keep them in house. Thats something will try next time. Thanks

 

[jcam222]

Id likely just drain off some of the extra liquid and save it . That liquid mixed with some ground beef would make a nice sloppy joe like result. I'm all about repurposing food and leftovers lol

 

[chopsaw]

I know this is post cook , but some ideas for next time .
As mentioned the instant potato flakes is a good way .
I like masa harina for certain things . It will add corn flavor to the dish though . I use it in chile if it's to thin .
I keep potato starch around for sausage making , but it's a great thickener . Only takes a small amount .

Can I add some corn starch?

If I were going to use a starch to thicken , I would get some of the liquid out of the pan / pot , and allow it to cool . Then add whichever starch to that , mix it up and add it back to the dish , while mixing or stirring the dish . If you have BBQ sauce in your beans , you could also use that to add the starch in .
Don't get to heavy handed with it .

Also mentioned , just remove some of the liquid .

Mashing the beans works great . If I'm using canned beans , I normally keep some to the side in the beginning . So if I need to mash some up , I have some whole beans to replace them .

How did they come out ?

 

[BC Buck]

I know this is post cook , but some ideas for next time .
As mentioned the instant potato flakes is a good way .
I like masa harina for certain things . It will add corn flavor to the dish though . I use it in chile if it's to thin .
I keep potato starch around for sausage making , but it's a great thickener . Only takes a small amount .

If I were going to use a starch to thicken , I would get some of the liquid out of the pan / pot , and allow it to cool . Then add whichever starch to that , mix it up and add it back to the dish , while mixing or stirring the dish . If you have BBQ sauce in your beans , you could also use that to add the starch in .
Don't get to heavy handed with it .

Also mentioned , just remove some of the liquid .

Mashing the beans works great . If I'm using canned beans , I normally keep some to the side in the beginning . So if I need to mash some up , I have some whole beans to replace them .

How did they come out ?

Ended up mashing beans and kicking up temp while ribs where wrapped in foil. I am going to do like you suggest and next time leave 1/3 can aside incase need mashing. Thanks.

 

[cpaysonc]

I know this is post cook , but some ideas for next time .
As mentioned the instant potato flakes is a good way .
I like masa harina for certain things . It will add corn flavor to the dish though . I use it in chile if it's to thin .
I keep potato starch around for sausage making , but it's a great thickener . Only takes a small amount .

If I were going to use a starch to thicken , I would get some of the liquid out of the pan / pot , and allow it to cool . Then add whichever starch to that , mix it up and add it back to the dish , while mixing or stirring the dish . If you have BBQ sauce in your beans , you could also use that to add the starch in .
Don't get to heavy handed with it .

Also mentioned , just remove some of the liquid .

Mashing the beans works great . If I'm using canned beans , I normally keep some to the side in the beginning . So if I need to mash some up , I have some whole beans to replace them .

How did they come out ?

Thumbs up on the masa harina! I'll use finely ground corn meal as well if I have enough time to simmer.