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if you can wait til tomorrow... I'll ask grandma ;P
I want to learn how to make pinto beans, preferably the kind that would go with Mexican food. I have a crock pot, but no recipes.
Anybody?
if you can wait til tomorrow... I'll ask grandma ;P
start by washing the beans. then remove any rock looking beans. most bags of beans nowadays gets rid of most of them.
put your beans in a pot and fill the pot with water. almost to the top but leave a little room that it doesnt spill over. any floating beans i would remove.
turn pot on meduim heat and add your Pork fat. it could be bacon, or those salted pork things. i just add bacon because i have it in my fridge. maybe about 3-4 slices. Ive never really measured the amount of salt and pepper i put in but if i had to guess it would be a 2 tablespoons(depends how much salty pork u put in.) and 1 tablespoon pepper. and 2 Teaspoons of garlic powder.
just cook over the medium heat for a couple of hours until beans are nice in soft. Stir occasionally. always add water when needed until beans are ready. make sure you keep them covered in water. they'll be oh so good when ready
throw in a can of beer as well and some cilantro adn chopped onions.
I always throw in the untrimmed ham bone from my last ham dinner…Cilantro, onions, a can of beer or a cup of brandy…
I thought everybody knew how to make pinto beans?
I would but then I'd have to kill you.
Don't pre-soak or use a crockpot unless you like mushy beans. I hate mushy beans so I cook them on top of the stove, in about twice as much water as beans. Bring to a boil, then down to a simmer. If you have to add water during cooking, only add hot water or the beans will get that blackish color to them. After a couple of hours when they start to soften I add salt and a little in. I know a lot of people add everything but the kitchen sink, but I keep them plain so I can use them for many different things. When they are cooked but firm I divide them up and put some away for future use in chili, frying or whatever. Then for what's left in the pot I'll saute up whatever fat with onions, garlic, chiles (or anything I have on hand) and add to cook a bit longer.
I also soak my beans before I cook them.
I pre-soak mine and mine never come out mushy but it is really a personal preference. Yes, always add hot water when cooking and I do add bacon, onions, salt, chopped garlic and cilantro. You'll find what seasonings work best for you because people do add different things. I know some who add tomato sauce.
Put beans in water. Boil water until beans are done. Add more water if needed. That's the basic premise. Feel free to customize to your taste. That's about all you really need to know.
Tomatoes and chile. Good stuff.
I'll be making a pot this week for sure.
Hmmmmmmmm, I did not know that!!! Thanks!!!
Place pinto beans in water in pot. Place pot on sidewalk. Let boil until done. Add seasoning to taste.
Works best during daylight hours.
Hmm. Mine never get black. Unless I use black beans. Mine always come out creamed coffee looking. Maybe it's the amount of water you add. Who knows but bean color has never been an issue with me.Hmmmmmmmm, I did not know that!!! Thanks!!!
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sounds pretty damn tasty.....when does the microwave version come out?
CosmicCowboy kickass beans
Fry 1 pound of chopped bacon ends with 1 large yellow onion (diced)
Meanwhile, pick/clean 2# of beans. Put in bottom of pot.
Add 2 cans medium rotel with liquid.
Add 8 tablespoons Fiesta e bean seasoning
Pour undrained crisp fried bacon/onions over beans
Add hot water to cover + 2"
Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer
simmer covered about 3 hours. Check occasionally to see if you still have enough water. Add hot water if needed.
add salt to taste right at end.
Last edited by CosmicCowboy; 08-02-2010 at 01:13 PM.
Adding a yellow onion whole is something i do also but forgot to type. never had mushy beans and i've cook many giant pots for restaurants. i just add water. good luck on your beans. they taste so much better when you make them yourself. i always eat a bowl when they are right out the pot with some hot sauce. yummmms
I always had hot water to my rice if it needs more
Very good recipe. To make them even better:
ADD a couple cloves of fresh garlic in the first few steps
- in the last 40 minutes to hour - add 1 bunch chopped cilantro, 1 chopped and diced onion, and one diced tomato.
Mmmmmm
Sound very similar to how I make them, except for Rotel I use a jar of picante sauce.
But since no one in my house likes beans besides me, I never get to make them.
im like mrsmaalox, i try to keep em plain that way i can make boracho beans or any other way i want at a later time. plus they dont last as long in the fridge when you add more things to them
spurswoman i feel your pain. my wife doesnt like chili so i hardly ever get to eat it
I've used picante sauce too. Either way, it makes a kick ass pot of beans. I'm always being told by guests my beans are "the best they have ever had" and they are just too damn easy to make. the Fiesta bean seasoning is good stuff...just saves having to buy/add 10 different es individually...I'm not too proud to take shortcuts like that if the result is still good...Sound very similar to how I make them, except for Rotel I use a jar of picante sauce.
But since no one in my house likes beans besides me, I never get to make them.
They make AWESOME refried beans...
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Last edited by CosmicCowboy; 08-02-2010 at 03:18 PM.
I must be blond, because I thought you had to grow them.
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