Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> In article >,
> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> I don't think a 5 minute WB would help cook the beana sufficiently.
>
> Cooking them isn't in the plan, Steve. Think pickle--like a pickled
> cucumber. You don't want them "cooked."

And I'm telling you they don't suck up any brine unless you par-cook
them - for at least 4 minutes - first.

-sw