Cooked Dried Beans - Cooks Illustrated

1. 1

   Bring peas or bean, bay leaf, garlic, and water to simmer in large saucepan. Simmer, partially covered, until beans are just tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, stir in salt, cover, and let beans stand until completely tender, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain, reserve cooking liquid, and discard bay leaf and garlic.

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