If time is of the essence, try the quick soak. For a faster soak, put the beans and water in a saucepan and bring them to a boil. Allow them to boil for about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover it with a lid and let the beans soak for at least 1 hour.
Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon. Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon is located in southern Illinois off I-64. The area is known for its rich history, local wineries, golf and outdoor recreation at nearby Rend Lake.
Mount Vernon, Illinois. Mount Vernon known as The King City is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,277 at the 2010 census. Mount Vernon is the principal city of the Mount Vernon Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Jefferson and Hamilton counties.