Sort and Soak:
1 b. medium-sized thick-skinned dried beans
Drain, Rinse, and Cook:
Soaked beans
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Sort beans to remove pebbles or dirt. |
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Sort beans to remove pebbles or dirt. Rinse well. Soak in a large pot with cold water to cover by 2". Cover and chill 4 - 12 hours.
Drain and rinse soaked beans. Place beans in pot, add 6 cups cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours, partially covered. Add more water during cooking if needed. Test a few beans for tenderness after1 hour. Drain and chill up to 3 days.
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Medium-sized thick-skinned beans include black, pinto, red, cannellini, great Northern, navy, black-eyed pea, and many heirloom varieties.
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