Beans

Here are simple instructions on how to use dry beans.

1. Rinse Dry Beans.
Measure out the amount of dry beans you want to use. 1 pound of beans is about 2 1/2 cups of dry beans. Place in colander and rinse under running water.

2. Soak Beans.
Place beans in pot and cover with water (2-inches above top of beans). Bring the water to boiling and let boil for 2 minutes. Turn off heat, place lid on pot, and let beans sit for at least 2 hours.

3. Cook Beans.
Drain soak water off beans. Cover with clean water, drain off. Cover with more water (2-inches above top of beans) and place on stove. Bring to boiling. Allow to simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender but not mushy. Be sure to check on your beans periodically so they don't dry out and burn. If the water is below the top of the beans, just add more water and continue cook until done.

You are done with your beans. See, that wasn't too hard.