How to Cook Pot Barley
Rinse the barley off under lukewarm water.. Combine 1 cup (225 g) of barley with 3 cups (710 mL) of water.. Simmer the barley over medium-low heat for an hour.
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Rinse the barley off under lukewarm water.
Rinse the barley off under lukewarm water.
Combine 1 cup (225 g) of barley with 3 cups (710 mL) of water.
Combine 1 cup (225 g) of barley with 3 cups (710 mL) of water.
Simmer the barley over medium-low heat for an hour.
Simmer the barley over medium-low heat for an hour.
Check for doneness or taste the barley for a soft, chewy texture.
Check for doneness or taste the barley for a soft, chewy texture.
Add more water if the barley isn't done cooking and the pot is dry.
Add more water if the barley isn't done cooking and the pot is dry.
Drain any remaining water from the pot.
Drain any remaining water from the pot.
Fluff the barley with a fork before serving it.
Fluff the barley with a fork before serving it.
Store leftover barley in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Store leftover barley in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Soak the barley for 4 hours if possible.
Soak the barley for 4 hours if possible.
Fill a pressure cooker with about 3 cups (710 mL) of water.
Fill a pressure cooker with about 3 cups (710 mL) of water.
Cook the barley for 20 minutes on high heat.
Cook the barley for 20 minutes on high heat.
Drain and fluff the barley before serving it.
Drain and fluff the barley before serving it.
Serve the barley and store the leftovers for up to 5 days.
Serve the barley and store the leftovers for up to 5 days.
Pour 1 cup (225 g) of pot barley in an oven-safe dish.
Pour 1 cup (225 g) of pot barley in an oven-safe dish.
Add water, butter, and salt to the barley.
Add water, butter, and salt to the barley.
Add vegetables or seasonings to the dish if you desire.
Add vegetables or seasonings to the dish if you desire.
Bake the barley in the oven for 1 hour.
Bake the barley in the oven for 1 hour.
Stir the barley with a fork before serving it.
Stir the barley with a fork before serving it.
Store the barley for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Store the barley for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
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