Knife & Can Trick

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Jan 30

Quick Summary

This video reveals a simple trick to quickly empty cans of frijoles (beans), making your "Taco Tuesday" preparation much faster. You will learn an alternative to the usual "long slow scrape" with a spoon. The technique involves opening the can, flipping the beans into a pan, and using a knife to create a quick "pop" that releases the contents instantly. This information is vital because it significantly speeds up meal preparation, preventing the common problem of slow serving when everyone is already starving.

What you'll need and what to do

To try what's taught in the video, here's what you'll need and the exact steps to follow.

What You Will Need

• Can of frijoles (beans)

• Can opener

• Knife

• Pan

Action Steps

1. Start with opening the can.

2. Take a knife.

3. Flip the beans over into the pan.

4. Give it a pop.

5. Heat up the frijoles.

Word for word video transcript

Hey everyone, Brandon Nelson. And in one minute, I'm going to show you how to get faster free holidays when it's Taco Tuesday. Now, Taco Tuesday is supposed to be the fastest, easiest meal of the week. You've got all your fixings and taco shells laid out. All you've got to do is get the free holis out of the can. So, obviously, you start with opening the can. And then, usually, you start the long slow scrape with a spoon, digging the beans out. It takes forever, and everyone's starving while they're waiting for you. But there's a better way. Let me show you. All you gotta do is take a knife, flip the beans over in the pan, give it a pop. Bam! There's your frijoles, ready to heat up. This has been Brandon Nelson for one minute. I'll see you next time.

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Learn the simple “pop-and-drop” trick I use to empty a can of frijoles in seconds—no more slow scraping with a spoon while everyone’s starving on Taco Tuesday. This quick kitchen hack shows you how to get beans from can to pan instantly so dinner comes together fast and stress-free.