TIL a lot of people are overcooking their dry beans and making them mushy

I kept ending up with split, grainy beans until I read a tip from a chef in Austin. The key is to simmer them super gently, just below a boil, for about 90 minutes instead of a hard boil for hours. It saves energy and gives you a way better texture for things like chili or salads. Anyone else have a specific bean cooking method that works for them?

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jones.brooke1mo ago

My grandma always added a pinch of baking soda to the soaking water.

charlie_allen1mo ago

Works great for tough stains.

drew_patel574d ago

Yeah so I tried this hack when I was dealing with an old coffee stain on a white shirt I really like. Added a pinch of baking soda to some cold water and let it soak for about 20 minutes before washing. Worked like a charm honestly, the stain came out way better than I expected. I usually just use a regular detergent for most stuff but this little trick is definitely getting added to my routine lol.

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