Bring on the barley. The best soups, stews and meals begin when you blend in the bold, hearty goodness. Pearled barley is a delicious source of fiber too. Medium barley cooks in just 45-50 minutes – and delivers full flavor fast. Ingredients: Pearled Barley. Directions: Safe Handling Instructions: This product is not ready-to-eat and must be thoroughly cooked before eating to prevent illness from potential bacteria in the product. Do not eat or play with raw products; wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling. Preparation directions. Stove top. No. Of 1-Cup Servings: 3 – 9 (Full box); 4 cups water – 12 cups; 3/4 cup barley – 2-1/3 cups; salt (optional) dash – 1/2 tsp. 1. Stir barley and salt into briskly boiling water. 2. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. 3. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Soups: Add 1/4 cup of Quaker Barley to each quart of soup. Cook 1 hour longer. Freeze & Microwave Reheat Directions: To Freeze Barley: Portion 1-1/2 cups cooked, cooled barley into a freezer bag. Freeze and use within 1 month. To Reheat Barley: Empty barley into a medium microwavable bowl; cover loosely. Microwave on high for 3.5 to 4 minutes or until broken apart. Fluff with a fork. Use in place of rice or pasta in soups, stews, pilaf, cold or hot salads, casseroles, or lightly season with herbs for a satisfying side dish. To open press & pull back. Warnings: Safety handling instuctions: This product is not ready-to-eat and mist be thoroughly cooked before eating to prevent illness from potential bacteria in the product. Do not eat or play with raw product; was hands utensils, and surfaces after handling.
