How to Soak Beans

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Check the beans for rocks.. Rinse the beans.. Place the beans in a large pot or bowl and add water.

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1

Check the beans for rocks.

Step 1

Check the beans for rocks.

2

Rinse the beans.

Step 2

Rinse the beans.

3

Place the beans in a large pot or bowl and add water.

Step 3

Place the beans in a large pot or bowl and add water.

4

Soak the beans overnight.

Step 4

Soak the beans overnight.

5

Drain and rinse the beans.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the beans.

6

Place the beans in a large pot.

Step 6

Place the beans in a large pot.

7

Add enough water to cover the beans.

Step 7

Add enough water to cover the beans.

8

Bring the beans to a boil for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Bring the beans to a boil for 1-2 minutes.

9

Allow the beans to soak for one hour.

Step 9

Allow the beans to soak for one hour.

10

Refill the pot with fresh water.

Step 10

Refill the pot with fresh water.

11

Pour the beans into a pot.

Step 11

Pour the beans into a pot.

12

Fill the pot with water.

Step 12

Fill the pot with water.

13

Boil the beans for 2-3 minutes.

Step 13

Boil the beans for 2-3 minutes.

14

Let the beans soak for 2-4 hours.

Step 14

Let the beans soak for 2-4 hours.

15

Prepare the beans for cooking.

Step 15

Prepare the beans for cooking.

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