Classic Texas Pinto Beans Food

PERFECT PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

CLASSIC TEXAS PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• The pinto beans need to be inspected and picked over to check for small bits of dirt before cooking. Afterwards, place the sorted beans in a colander, and rinse thoroughly.
• Place all of the ingredients in a 4 qt. (4lt.) clay pot, stock pot or saucepan and cover with approximately 3 qt. (3lt.) Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the beans boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cover, leaving the cover slightly tilted to allow the steam and pressure to escape. Check the water level and stir the beans every 15-20 minutes, adding water 2 cups at a time if the water level seems low.
• After boiling for 2 hours, test the beans by making sure they are tender and soft by tasting one. Continue to cook for 30 more minutes if the beans taste undercooked. Adjust the salt if needed. Simmer the beans for 2½-3 hours. Once the beans are completely cooked, remove the beans from the heat, and allow them to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

CLASSIC SOUTHERN PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse, drain and pick through beans for stones or debris. Soak overnight covered with 8 cups of water, or use the quick cook method below. Drain, rinse and return to the pot.
• Cover with 8 cups of fresh water. Add the salt pork, onion and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until thickened and creamy. Do not allow to boil.
• Stir in the bacon fat or butter, taste and season as needed with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.
• Serve as is, with raw or pickled onions and cornbread, corn muffins or cornmeal hoecakes on the side. Great served with fried potatoes and greens, and some folks enjoy these served over rice.

TEXAS PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water 2 inches above beans.
• Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute; cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour; drain.
• Bring beans, 4 1/2 cups water, and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomato and jalapeno pepper, and simmer mixture for 30 more minutes.

TERRY'S TEXAS PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place the pinto beans in a large pot, and pour in the chicken broth. Stir in onion, jalapeno, garlic, salsa, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 2 hours, stirring often, until beans are tender. Add water as needed to keep the beans moist.

TEXAS STYLE BEANS RECIPE WITH PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a 2-quart bean pot or casserole, cover pinto beans with 6 cups of water; soak overnight.
• Drain the water from the beans. Cover the beans with 6 cups of fresh water; add salt pork, onion, and garlic to the beans.
• Bring the beans to a simmer and cover. Cook on medium-low heat, covered, for 2 hours.
• Stir in salt, pepper, tomatoes, green pepper, sugar, and hot pepper sauce.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 hours more.
• Serve beans with cornbread wedges or hot cooked rice.
• Enjoy.

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR

Steps:

• Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
• To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.