Deceitful Beans Recipe

Name: Deceitful Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups beans, preferably pintos; 1/4 lb. salt pork, rinsed and cut in 1-inch squares 1/4 inch thick; 6 cups water,; more, as needed; 1 md. onion, chopped; 2 tbsp. unsulphured dark molasses; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground dried red chile, preferably ancho; New Mexican; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1
Pick through the beans and rinse them, removing any gravel or grit.
2
Soak the beans in water, enough to cover them by several inches, preferably overnight.
3
Place the salt pork in the bottom of a stockpot or a large, heavy saucepan.
4
Drain the beans, add them to the pot, and cover them with 6 cups water.
5
Add all the other ingredients except the salt, cover the pot, and bring the beans to a simmer.
6
Simmer them over low heat for 1 hour.
7
Stir the beans up from the bottom, and check the liquid level.
8
If there is not at least an inch more water than beans, add enough hot water to bring it to that level.
9
Continue simmering the beans, checking every 30 minutes for the next two hours, and then every 15 minutes until they are finished, and adding water as needed to keep the level just above the beans.
10
Add the salt near the end of the cooking time.
11
The beans are done when they are soft and creamy but not mushy, with each beat retaining its shape.
12
This should take a total cooking time of about 4 hours (the hardness of the water, the altitude, and particular beans obstinacy can all affect the timing).
13
There should be extra liquid at the completion of the cooking, although the beans should not be soupy.
14
Cowboys always ate their beans with a spoon, and had sourdough biscuits and coffee on the side.
15
Texas Home Cooking

163

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups beans, preferably pintos, 1/4 lb. salt pork, rinsed and cut in 1-inch squares 1/4 inch thick, 6 cups water,, more, as needed, and more.

Yes, Deceitful Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Deceitful Beans

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