Threadgills 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.

THREADGILL'S PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Clean and rinse beans, and pick through carefully.
• Soak overnight in cold water to cover well.
• Drain beans and place all ingredients, except salt into a 4 quart pot and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer.
• Cover and cook about 90 minutes, or until beans are tender.
• Add salt to taste and garnish with sliced onion.

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 .

PAULA DEEN'S PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans and soak overnight in cold water.
• Drain the beans and dump into a slow cooker.
• Stir in chili powder and oregano. If using ham hock: Pre-soak ham in a seperate pot, for a least 2 hours, or refrigerate up to 24 hours. Cook ham hock on top of oven for about 30 minutes, save the liquid and add to your beans.
• Add the ham hock beans and more liquid to cover beans.
• Add the onion (whole) to your beans then season with salt, pepper and garlic salt.
• Cook on high for at least 5 hours or until beans are tender.
• Serve up beans with some of the ham hock in them and cornbread.

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.