Anonymous
Post 01/10/2015 21:00     Subject: Beans Won't Soften!
Next time, soak them with some baking soda, they'll cook much faster.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2015 11:08     Subject: Re:Beans Won't Soften!
It's most likely the salt and salt in the stock. I never add it until after the beans are cooked.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 08:34     Subject: Beans Won't Soften!
Anonymous wrote:An old batch of dried beans, most likely. Beans have a long shelf life, but they do get too old to soften eventually.


+1
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 08:31     Subject: Beans Won't Soften!
Put them in a pressure cooker for a few minutes.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2015 16:33     Subject: Beans Won't Soften!
Don't salt until already soft
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2015 13:54     Subject: Beans Won't Soften!
An old batch of dried beans, most likely. Beans have a long shelf life, but they do get too old to soften eventually.