how do you soak beans before cooking?
['Overnight Soaking. To soak beans the traditional way, cover them with water by 2 inches, add 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon fine salt) per pound of beans, and let them soak for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. ... ', 'Quick Soaking. ... ', "Or, Don't Soak at All."]