Cooking the Best Pot of Beans |
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Derek Sarno
Derek Sarno
SERVES 6-7PREP 24h •COOK 1h
Credit: Derek Sarno
| 1 | lb | white beans, soaked overnight with water 2" higher than the beans, rinsed, and drained | ||
| 1 | bay leaf | |||
water | ||||
| 1 | large | onion, diced | ||
| 1 | tablespoon | garlic, chopped | ||
| ½ | teaspoon | salt | ||
| ½ | teaspoon | black pepper, freshly ground |
Boil all ingredients over medium-high heat. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the beans are tender yet still firm (1h).
Test a bean by checking whether it can be mashed easily and remove the pot from the stove-top.