The Greatest Pinto Beans

1. 1

   sort out any dark, oddly shaped or broken beans and rinse beans well.

2. 2

   cover beans in water in a stock pot and bring to a boil, drain.

3. 3

   cover with water again, about 2 above beans.

4. 4

   add all remaining ingredients except salt.

5. 5

   (you can use less bacon if prefered).

6. 6

   bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered until beans are soft.

7. 7

   add more water only if necessary; boil for approximately 2.5 - 3 hours.

8. 8

   the last half hour check often, the beans will start to stick to the bottom of the pot when theyre done.

9. 9

   season with sea salt to taste.

10. 10

    to make refried beans take 4 cups beans and strain out excess juice.

11. 11

    heat 2 tbs vegetable oil in a skillet.

12. 12

    add beans and start mashing & stirring rapidly until beans are almost smooth.

13. 13

    try with my steak picado recipe for a fantastic burrito!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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