Julie Bove wrote:
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> You don't want to cook them for an hour like that. You need to boil for a
> minute then soak for an hour, then cook. If you cook them for an hour
> first, they could lose their shape.

i have some small firm beans that won't blink at being
cooked for 2-3hrs. i use them in chili most of the time
because them being firm like that can stretch the meat
further - they taste just fine.


songbird