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From: steph@graffiti.UUCP (stephanie da silva)
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Subject: Re: dried beans
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Date: Tue, 15-Oct-85 23:42:50 EDT
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> I recently decided to start making chili from dried beans (instead of store-
> bought canned beans).  I soaked the beans overnight (3:1   water:beans).
> In the morning the beans looked fine.  If I'd followed directions, I would
> have then simmered the beans (+ liquid) for 2 hours.  I decided that I
> would combine the simmering time with the chili cooking time.  3-4 hours
> later the beans were still hard.  Did I do something wrong?

When I make beans (usually pintos), I first soak them overnight, then set
them up the next morning because I know they'll take all day to cook.

Also, when I'm trying a new recipe, I'll usually check at least 3 or 4
different sources and usually end up combining recipes. I vary rarely
rely on just one.