My green bean are too tough (horrors!)
Tough, or crispy? I don't think I've ever had tough green beans, but I have
had them mushy from overcooking.
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Louis Cohen
Living la vida loca at N37° 43' 7.9" W122° 8' 42.8"
Bah! Humbug!
"Amelia" > wrote in message
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> Why are my fresh green beans tough when I follow the directions that
> include boiling them for 5 minutes at a full boil followed with a ice
> water bath. Is it simply a function of cooking time, or is there
> more?
> Thanks for the help.
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