Cooked Wheat Berries

(from zobird’s recipe box)

Source: Food Network

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 65 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: grains

Ingredients

  • 2 cups hard red winter-wheat berries
  • 7 cups cold water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water. Place in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and salt.

  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse. To serve hot, use immediately. Otherwise, follow the make-ahead instructions.

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