How long to soak beans?

| Bean Type | Soaking Time |

|---|---|

| Black beans | 6-8 hours |

| Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) | 8-12 hours |

| Great Northern beans | 8-12 hours |

| Kidney beans | 8-12 hours |

| Lima beans | 8-12 hours |

| Navy beans | 6-8 hours |

| Pinto beans | 6-8 hours |

| Red beans | 8-12 hours |

| Small white beans | 6-8 hours |

Tips for Soaking Beans

* Use a large pot or container that can hold the beans and plenty of water.

* Cover the beans with cold water by 2 inches.

* Add 1 tablespoon of salt per pound of beans.

* Soak the beans at room temperature for the specified time.

* Drain the beans and rinse them before cooking.

Why Soak Beans?

Soaking beans before cooking has a number of benefits, including:

* It helps to reduce the cooking time of the beans.

* It helps to make the beans more digestible.

* It helps to remove some of the gas-producing compounds from the beans.

* It helps to improve the flavor of the beans.