I have found that the crockpot works quite well cooking beans if I first
bring them to a boil on the stove. Then I drain the water(helps with the
gas problem) and put the beans in the crockpot and add fresh boiling
water or veggie broth. I cook on low all day and they come out quite
soft. I too had problems with them not cooking when I put them straight
in the pot without bringing to a boil first.
Kathryn --
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