Simple Boiled Great Northern Beans/Pinto Beans

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   Wash and soak beans overnight if possible.

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   Pick out any shriveled beans and throw away.

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   Use a large stockpot.

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   Put bay leaves,salt and soda with the beans.

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   Cover and cook on low heat until tender.

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   Stir once in a while and add water if necessary.

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   Don't worry about any bean hulls floating.

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   It depends on altitude how long to cook.

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   I cook them four hours, on low to be nice and tender.

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    Drain the beans.

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    Save the water.

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    Remove the bay leaves.

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    Mash and add some of the water back into the beans.

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    You do not want them dry, but moist.

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    Add dried cilantro flakes.

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    Note: Add hot pepper flakes if you want spicy.

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    Add to raw ground beef, ground pork before freezing or cooking or other raw ground meats.

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    Sack in two cup amounts in zip lock bags.

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    This is a starter recipe in refried beans,just add lard, bacon grease and spices.

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    This is a quick starter for vegetable soup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.