ISO pinto bean question

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elaine l

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I would like to cook some dried pinto beans today. Usually I soak them and then boil them but I didn't soak them (forgot) Is it still possible to make them? Can I just boil them now and for how long? Thanks
 
Thanks for the quick response. I guess I will just wait and do it another day.
 
You can definitely & easily cook them today! Just do what's called "quick cook" (also known as "quick soak").

Rinse your beans, put them in a pot, & add water to cover them by several inches. Bring to a boil & boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, & allow to sit for an hour. At the end of the hour, drain the beans, & continue as if you had soaked them overnight.

I use this method successfully all the time with all sorts of different bean varieties.
 
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