"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 9/14/2017 12:24 AM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2017-09-13, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>> Well, I hope they cook in half the time. Takes me 5-6 hrs to
>>> thoroughly cook Great Northern's, here at 8K ft elev. I've got ham,
>>> onions, and chkn broth to help 'em along.
>>
>> Tough damn bean!!
>>
>> Took every minute of 6 hrs to get the damn things to give up their
>> gravy. Even then.....
>>
>> nb
>>
> Dried beans require soaking, I don't care what anyone says. I'm guessing
> you're using your pressure cooker but still think they'd need at least a
> quick soak (about 1 hour with boiling water poured over) first.
>
> Jill

I have done without soaking. Takes forever. I prefer the quick soak. Takes
one hour. Jacques Pepin prefers it too, particularly for black beans. He
said they can ferment if you don't.