Beans 101 (Return of Bean Friday!)
...o taste. I add quite a bit. At this point I also add a big splash of olive oil. And pepper! The salt and the olive oil really punch up the flavor, turning the cooking water into tasty broth. I let everything cook a little longer after this, so these flavors meld. It should smell good. Cloudy cooked goodness But how long do I cook them? There’s no solid answer. Older beans take longer than fresher beans. Smaller beans cook faster than larger beans....