I have a pot of white beans that I have been cooking for 3 days. It's like the Twilight Zone. Any help, explanations?
I used, for the first time, the bring to a boil and let sit method. Then I started cooking them. That was in 2011.
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With old beans and hard water---baking soda breaks the magic bond on the bean that allows the beans to cook and soften.
Careful tho; just a pinch as baking soda can 'level' any flavor the beans have into a rather bland mush, so start with 1/4 tsp.
with it.
Took me a long time to learn that btw. My first pot of beans in salt water dates back to the first episode of the original twilight zone. They've been boiling ever since and my children and grandchildren will inherit them :D
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For your current batch, try adding a teaspoon or so of baking soda.
Make sure you soak in water overnight in the fridge, or quick soak by boiling for a few minutes and then take off heat, cover, and let sit for an hour.
I hope the next batch turns out well!!! Good Luck!