Master Dried Beans
Use this recipe as a template and the chart below for suggested simmering times. You can change up the aromatics (try adding a dried chile or piece of smoked bacon). Remember to cool and store the beans in their cooking liquid so they retain their flavor and texture.This recipe goes with: Red Beans and Rice, Tuscan White Bean Salad with Shrimp, Maple-Bacon Baked Beans, Black Bean Dip, Texas Caviar