taste the water to make sure it has some flavor to it, at this point i can add more salt and pepper if i want.
stir it up one more time and let it come to a full boil and bubble, about 3-5 minutes. as soon as it reaches a full boil, immediately turn the heat down to the point where it is just at a low simmer, the lowest setting on your stove. cover as soon as you get it to the right heat for a simmer. set your timer for 20 minutes and walk away. do not open it even to peek until the 20 minutes are up. this 