Wheat Berries
Recipe Date:
August 22, 2022
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups wheat berries
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
Directions
1. Rinse and drain wheat berries.
2. Place in a large bowl covered with 4 inches cool water and soak overnight on the counter.
3. Drain and add to a 4-quart saucepan. Cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Add 4 teaspoons kosher salt. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and cook until tender about 45-50 minutes until berries are plump and tender inside and a few start to split. Add more water if the water reduces below the top of the wheat berries
4. Drain and add back to hot pan. Cover to allow residual water to absorb while the pan cools. Cool to room temperature before using.
Note: Berries can be cooked up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For longer storage vacuum seal and freeze for up to 3 months.