Pinto Beans Food

PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Clean beans and wash well with water.
• Put beans in large pot, add water.
• Bring beans to boil and let boil for 1 hour.
• Check closely, as beans cook, you will probably need to add more water.
• Run tap water until very hot before adding to beans.
• Add bacon pieces and cook another 45 minutes.
• Add spices and reduce heat to low and cook another 20 to 25 minutes.

THE SECRET TO PERFECT OLD FASHIONED PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the bag of beans well and remove any that look like they are past their prime. If unsure - chuck it.
• Pour the beans into a large bowl and cover with at least 2 inches of water and allow to soak overnight. Alternately, you can boil the beans at a steady boil for about 10 minutes before you begin to cook them. Whether you soak or parboil, pour the water off from this step.
• In a six quart stock pot on medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until they smell really good and the pieces become translucent.
• Remove the pot from the heat and add the beans, bacon, salt, chicken broth concentrate, one bay leaf and sugar and enough cool clean water to cover the beans by 2 inches. (If you are sensitive to salt, then you can always decrease the amount)
• Heat the beans on medium until they come to a light boil then reduce the heat to low.
• Stir the beans occasionally and don't let them get to a strong boil. Cook until done. I tell doneness by tasting - you could also spoon some out and smash it in your fingers. If it is smashy- through and through - they are done.

SIMPLE PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Pick over the beans for small rocks or debris. Rinse well, then cover with cold water and soak for 6 hours or overnight.
• Transfer beans to a soup pot and add water to cover by 1 inch. Add onion, bay leaf and bacon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a bare simmer, partly cover pot with lid, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in salt, paprika and cayenne, then continue simmering until beans are soft and creamy and the broth is well seasoned and lightly thickened, about 1 hour more. Remove bacon and chop roughly, then return to pot. (Dish may be prepared up to 2 days ahead.)

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.

EASY PINTO BEANS FROM SCRATCH (1 POT)

Steps:

• Add pinto beans to a large pot and cover with cool water (at least a few inches above the beans as they will expand). Soak for at least 6 hours or overnight* uncovered at room temperature.
• Once beans are soaked, drain and set aside.
• Heat your large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil, diced onion and garlic, and season with a healthy pinch each sea salt and black pepper (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Stir to coat and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until onion is soft and translucent.
• Next add drained beans and bouillon cube and cover with water about 2 inches over the top, as the beans will expand while cooking. If using vegetable broth in place of a bouillon cube, add vegetable broth first, and then water so you don't add too much liquid.
• Add chipotle pepper and diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a low boil. Then reduce heat to low or medium-low and simmer for 40-50 minutes (time as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), or until beans are tender.
• Once the beans are tender and cooked through add remaining seasonings: adobo sauce, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon (optional). Stir to coat and cook on low for 10 more minutes to let the flavors meld.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt to taste, cumin for smokiness, chili for depth of flavor, cinnamon for warmth, or adobo sauce (and minced adobo peppers) for heat. You want them very well seasoned, so don't be shy!
• Your beans are now ready to enjoy! These make a delicious addition to burrito bowls, burritos, tacos, nachos, taco salads, veggie burgers, and more. You could also add them to chili!
• Store beans well covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Will keep in the freezer for 1 month (oftentimes longer).

PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Drain the beans, discarding the water, and place them in a large pot.
• Pour the stock over the beans and bring to a boil. Add half the butter and boil about 5 to 7 minutes, covered. Add the water and shallot and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 60 minutes. Add the remaining butter and salt and pepper. Cook another hour until the beans are tender.
• Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place them in a saucepan, cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer until tender (about 45 minutes). Drain and cool.
• In a food processor, chop garlic and the jalapeno. Add beans and with the motor running, process while slowly adding the water and oil through a feed tube. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Serve with pita triangles or tortilla chips.
• TIP: REFRIED RED BEANS .

MS SALLY'S SOUTHERN PINTO BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place dry beans in a large dish or on your countertop.
• Sort through the dry beans, removing any stones, twigs, hard beans or other foreign objects.
• Place dry beans in a colander and rinse well under cold running water.
• Pour rinsed beans in a pot and cover with about 6 inches of cold water. Let soak overnight.
• Pour beans back in colander, drain, rinse again, stirring until water runs clear.
• Place a large pot, filled about half full of water on your stovetop. Set to medium-high heat.
• Add rinsed and drained beans to pot. Bring to a slight boil.
• Add the whole, peeled Onion.
• Add the three slices of Fatback
• Add 1 - teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper and stir all ingredients well.
• Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low or to a low simmer.
• Let beans simmer 1 to 2 hours until tender. Stir about every 30 minutes and watch liquid levels.
• Don't allow the liquid to drop below the top of the beans while cooking. Add hot water as needed.
• When beans are tender, taste and add salt if needed.
• If you add salt, stir and simmer about 10-15 more minutes.
• Serve warm and Enjoy!

PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pinto beans as directed on package.
• Add celery, carrots, onion and add chicken or beef boulion to taste.