What if you soak pinto beans long enough?

If you soak pinto beans long enough, they will eventually become soft and ready to cook. However, there is a point of diminishing returns. Soaking pinto beans for more than 12 hours does not significantly reduce the cooking time. In fact, it can actually make the beans more difficult to cook. This is because the beans will absorb too much water and become mushy.

If you are using a slow cooker, you can soak pinto beans for up to 24 hours. This is because the slow cooker will cook the beans at a lower temperature, which will prevent them from becoming mushy.

Here are some tips for soaking pinto beans:

* Use filtered water to soak the beans.

* Soak the beans in a cool, dark place.

* Change the water at least once during the soaking process.

* If you are using a slow cooker, you do not need to change the water.

* After soaking the beans, rinse them thoroughly before cooking.