Categories: sides
Ingredients
- 3 cups Dried Pinto Beans
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 Jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lard
- 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
- 8 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
Directions
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In a 10 inch skillet heat up 2 tablespoons of lard on medium heat. Once hot add the chopped onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Saute for about 8 to 10 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
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Sort through 3 cups of dried pinto beans removing any debris or cracked and grody looking beans. Add the beans and sautéed vegetables to your slow cooker. Cover with 8 cups of water and cook on High for 8 hours, undisturbed.
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After the 8 hours, remove and drain the beans with their liquid into a colander set into a large bowl. Transfer the beans to a clean bowl and add a desired amount of the bean liquids back in { I add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup} into the bowl with the beans. Using an immersion blender blend the beans until just about smooth Season with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt before continuing on. Use a rubber spatula and stir the beans to make sure the salt is throughout.
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Serve right away or let cool before storing them in an airtight container and placing them in the fridge.
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These beans should keep well for just under a week.