Posted 12/27/2011 02:39 (#2126225 - in reply to #2125284) Subject: Tough beans....
NW Washington
I agree about the old beans, but I also think some slow cookers don't get the beans hot enough to cook them right. IMO, they need to boil and then come down to a good simmer. Also, if you salt the beans before they are cooked they will stay firmer.
Ham and bean soup
