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Default Pressure cooking dried pinto beans

In article >,
notbob > wrote:

> On 2010-12-04, Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > How long do you cook them at 15 psi?

>
> My Kuhn Rikon recipe book, which is bean variety specific, advises,
> 10-12 min @ 15psi, unsoaked, and with water level 2" above beans.
>
> I originally bought my PC to quick cook beans, but have since
> discovered I don't like how they turn out. Even without pre-soaking,
> which I prefer, I don't like the results. PC beans seem to have
> a slightly gummy texture which I dislike, but that's jes me. YMMV.
>
> nb


I did 'em for 10 minutes, nb. Good enough except for the incredibly
bland "taste" - or lack of. Chili's on the stove and probably ready to
eat now

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