Most of the recipes I see calling for canned beans specify that the beans be drained. Lately, however, I've seen several recipes -in other places- calling for the bean liquid to be used in the recipe instead of the broth or water that might normally be used.
So, I am wondering why the beans are drained in other soup/stew recipes (what is the bean 'juice' actually - water with salt?) and why other times some think it is a better choice. I understand draining it to get rid of liquid when liquid is not needed in the recipe, but wonder if it's actually good to use the canned liquid rather than water or broth?
So, I am wondering why the beans are drained in other soup/stew recipes (what is the bean 'juice' actually - water with salt?) and why other times some think it is a better choice. I understand draining it to get rid of liquid when liquid is not needed in the recipe, but wonder if it's actually good to use the canned liquid rather than water or broth?