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Dried Beans
On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:42:46 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote:
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> (1) The boil-briefy--drain--cook method, although popular, is
> not a reliable way to cook beans. It might work, but you'll
> have much more consistent results if you soak overnight, drain,
> then cook the beans in fresh water.
Which doesn't work if you decide you want beans for dinner and it's
2PM on the day you want them.
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> (2) First checking beans after 45 minutes is too long. (If you're
> at sea level.) Many common beans (ie. kidneys, pintos) cook within about
> 35 to 45 minutes; some can cook in as little as 20 minutes
> (garbanzos, lentils).
*Now* you tell me.
It really does matter how fresh they are. I've cooked beans for hours
before they were tender.
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