The Herd wrote:
> On Thu, 18 May 2006 00:14:12 GMT, "Glenn" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Steve Pope" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> What elevation are you at?
> >>
> >> If the beans are too old and you're in the high country,
> >> they might not ever cook.
> >>
> >> Did you pre-soak them?
> >>
> >> Steve
> >
> >Yes, presoaked about 6 or so hours (wife took them out and started them this
> >morning).
> >
> >We're at 2800ft outside of Kingman Az.
> >
> >So they're not going to cook then?
> >
> >Thanks for the help
> >
> They should have soaked a minimum of 8 hours, even better 24 hours.
> So you may end up with bean mush.

But then you can take the mush and fry it in lard or extra light olive
oil, and it'll turn out lovely. I love pintos.

--Bryan