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Ingredients
- Black beans
- Water
Preparation
Step 1
Quick Soak: Rinse and sort beans in a large pot. To 1 pound of beans (2 cups), add 6 to 8 cups hot water. Bring to rapid boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain soak water and rinse beans.
Overnight Soak: Rinse and sort beans in a large pot. To 1 pound of beans (2 cups), add 6 yo 8 cups cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 6 to 8 hours. Drain soak water and rinse beans.
Cooking directions: Add 6 cups of hot water to soaked, rinsed and drained beans. Simmer gently with lid tilted until desired tenderness is reached, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.