Pinto Beans
(from Cera82v’s recipe box)
Lighter Version: Omit the lard and the salt. Increase the oregano by 1 teaspoon and the garlic by 2 cloves. Add 2 teaspoons vinegar.
Source: The Bean Book
Categories: Beans, Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pinto Beans, soaked
- 8 cups water
- 2 Tbsp lard, bacon drippings, olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 dried chile
Directions
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Boil the beans in the water for 1 hour, until they begin to become tender.
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Heat the drippings or lard in a saute pan and saute the chopped onion and garlic. Add the beans along with remaining ingredients.
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Simmer for another 1/2 hour, until the beans are at your desired tenderness.