Black Beans.

Basic Cooking: 1 lb/453.6g Beans; 12 c. water; 2 tsp. salt. Wash and sort. Use a heavy kettle with a capacity of at least 3 times the amount of water and beans. Boil 2 minutes, cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand 1 hour, return to heat, add variation(s) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Variations: 1. Meaty ham hock or 6-8 slices of bacon diced or 1/2 lb. smoked skinless sausages (sliced thin). 2. Bay leaf, 1/2 c. chopped onion and 1/4 tsp. liquid smoke. 3. Substitute plain salt with 2 tsp. onion salt and 1/4 tsp. garlic salt. 4. Season with 6 cups chicken broth instead of water. 5. Add chicken bouillon cubes to the soup. At Kelley Bean, we take great care to always select, process and package the freshest beans available. This package may contain beans from previous harvests. Please Note: To be assured of satisfactory results from these quality products of nature and your favorite recipe, always wash and hand sort before cooking.