Place the beans in a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for just a minute or two. You aren't cooking the beans at this stage—just bringing them up to temperature.

With the right preparation and cooking, beans can be a regular part of your diet without worrying about bloating and other ...

Beans are a hugely important part of our culinary world, serving as a staple ingredient for a wealth of cuisines. However, buying a bag of dried beans can be intimidating and lead to a tedious task in ...

Quick-Soak Method: This is a slightly more aggressive approach which can put the tender outer skin of some beans at risk. Place the beans in a saucepan, add water to cover by 2 inches, and heat to ...

We love our Instant Pot for its ability to quickly and easily cook dried beans with no pre-soaking! We all know dried beans ...

The following excerpt is from Angi Schneider’s new book Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond (Page Street Publishing, October 2021) and is reprinted with permission from the publisher. To Soak or ...