Boasting a hearty, nutty flavor and chewy texture similar to farro, barley can be a delicious and nutritious addition to a variety of dishes, including soups, stews and salads. The grain comes in two ...

(The hulled barley is at left.) Advertisement. Both usually are prepared by boiling on the stove top. Hulled barley takes an hour or longer to cook, whereas the pearled kind cooks in about 45 minutes.

Hulled barley: This is the whole-grain version of barley that has only the outer, inedible hull removed. It’s chewier and takes longer to cook, compared to other types of barley.

Hulled barley is the traditional variety, with its tough hull removed but bran kept intact. And pearled barley has been polished to remove both the hull and bran layers.

Barley is a whole grain and a rich source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Learn more about barley’s health benefits, and how to prepare and serve it, here.

Easier for farmers to process and healthier than its hulled counterpart, naked barley is being studied at Oregon State University thanks in part to a $3.5 million grant.

North Dakota is one of the nation’s top producers of barley, and one of my favorite grains to cook with and eat. While often used in soups and stews, this flavorful cereal grain is hearty enough ...

Barley and Black Bean Salad With Pickled Vegetables. 2 to 4 servings (makes about 6 cups) Total time: 20 mins. This barley and black bean salad shows that the humble grain can shine in more than soup.