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Beans!

>>4058369
No problem!
First a quick 'bean 101'

While I have many different types of beans, you only really need a few- kidney, black/turtle, pinto, navy. I'm in the process of using up most of the different types of beans I have. In the future I will only keep the 4 types I mentioned before, plus Rio Zape and Goat's Eye. Both are similar to pintos- the Zape is denser with an earthy flavor, the Goat's are larger and hold their shape better.

Beans need to soak before you use them. This can be done two ways. I prefer a long soak. Cover the beans with at least an inch of water and soak overnight. Change the water frequently, and use cold water. Don't forget to stirr them regularly. To quick soak bring a pot of water to a boil and pour over the beans. Let soak at least an hour.