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Default 4yr old Pinto Beans..cooking time?

On 26 May 2006 06:40:24 -0700, "Sheldon" > wrote:

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>Glenn wrote:
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>> I have some Pinto beans that are about 4yrs old. I looked up and saw that
>> people state that they will keep for 10+ (to indefinitely) if stored in dry
>> area.
>>
>> I also found that cooking times will increase for beans over a year old.
>>
>> Well, I've been cooking these beans for a few hours now and they're still a
>> bit crunchy.
>>
>> I have been pretty much simmering on low w/ cover. Should it be higher?
>>
>> How long should I be looking to cook these suckers?

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>Simmering in what?
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>Sheldon


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