Here’s the trick that separates the frozen lords from the icy peasants: don’t pile your beans into a sad lump. Grab a baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or foil (no need to clean it after, you rebel), and spread your beans in a single layer. They should not be touching each other like they’re at a sad singles’ mixer.
Pop that sheet into the freezer for 2 to 3 hours. This is called “flash freezing” in fancy chef terms, but we’ll call it “the awkward prom pose” because each bean stands alone. Why? Because if you just toss wet beans into a bag, they will freeze into a single, impenetrable bean-brick. You will have to chisel them apart with a butter knife while cursing your ancestors.
