On Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:12:19 -0400, songbird >
wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>...
>> That's what I did too. I don't know if soaking them really makes them
>> easier to digest, but all help is welcome I think we're also
>> getting used to them after 2 weeks of having them for breakfast.
>
> if you gradually add them to your diet your
>body will get used to them. i don't bother to
>soak them or pre-soften. just bring them to a
>boil and then turn them down to a slight simmer.
>stir once in a while to keep them from sticking
>and add some water if needed.
>
> the problem a lot of people have with smelly
>gas involves what else you cook with them.
>add onions, meat and garlic and you're asking
>for it... we cook them plain in water, i simmer
>them until done. that is all. no added salt or
>other things until after they are cooked (other-
>wise they can get tough skins or not seem cooked
>enough).
>
> i usually make a few gallons at a time and then
>we will drain them and freeze them in quart jars
>and eat them for the next month or two.
>
> i'm not sure how many we have left from the
>last batch so i will probably make some this next
>week. i also will make a small batch of fresh
>beans of one type instead of a blend of many
>kinds that i have for the large batches. just
>for something different. like we like lima
>beans or yellow eye beans.

I cook them your way, except I presoak. I read conflicting opinions on
whether that does anything useful, but I guess it won't hurt. I'll try
another type next time.