from Justin: September 2022

 just soak for a few hours or not), then simmer with some aromatics (thyme, bay, half an onion or carrot…) until done. Add salt when the pot starts to smell like beans - careful not to oversalt, you can always add more. Then you can use the beans for anything. What I made - just cook some garlic in a bunch of butter, then heat up the beans with some of their liquid, add whatever fresh herbs you like, and cook until it’s as thick as you like.