You can also trim off the tapered ends on the beans if you’d like, though this will not affect the taste or flavor of the beans.
You may cut a portion of the beans and leave the other portion whole so you have some variety.
Let small beans boil for 2 minutes. Medium beans can be boiled for 3 minutes, and large beans can be boiled for 4 minutes.
Cool the beans for the same amount of time that you boiled them. For example, if you boiled small beans for 2 minutes, cool them for 2 minutes. You may need to add more ice to the ice water to keep it cold. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the beans from the hot water to the ice bath.
Another option is to use a vacuum sealer to remove air in the bags.
