Two Southern chefs shared their expert insight into whether or not you should drain canned vegetables before cooking them.
“We had beautifulvegetable gardens, but many canned foods were still used.”
What Is The Liquid In Canned Vegetables?
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Canning, a method forpreserving fresh ingredients, dates back to the early 1800s.
So what exactly is the liquid in canned vegetables?
Should You Drain Canned Vegetables?
The reason has everything to do with the salt and preservative content in the brine.
French green beans are a good example of an ingredient that should be drained delicately.
Should You Rinse Canned Vegetables?
If canned vegetables contain added sodium and preservatives, should you rinse them after draining?
Bolus says there’s no needthe residual liquid left will not be enough to affect your recipe.
Can You Use The Canning Liquid?
However, one particular canned vegetable’s liquid can be handy for baking.
“Effect of draining and rinsing on the sodium and water soluble vitamin content of canned vegetables.”
