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The Quiet Joy of Slow Simmering

On beans, bone broth, and the small pleasures of a pot that asks nothing of you.

The Quiet Joy of Slow Simmering

There is a particular kind of Sunday that starts with a heavy pot on the back burner.

Time as an ingredient

A slow simmer transforms tough cuts and dried beans into velvety, deeply-flavored meals. All it requires is patience.

Getting started

Start with a pound of dried beans, an onion, a bay leaf, and salt. Cover with water. Simmer for 90 minutes. That's it.

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