Cooking Dried Beans

Instructions

1. Place 1 lb. dried pinto beans in a large, heavy pot. Cover with water about 2" above top of beans. Cover pot, bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
2. Let rest 1 hour.
3. Stir in 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender and creamy, checking after 1 hour and adding more water as necessary to keep beans submerged, 1-1 1/2 hours total.