Refried beans
Refried beans recipe in the mexican category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup bacon drippings
- 1/4 cup bacon drippings
Recipe method:
- Pick over beans to remove rocks and bad beans. Wash and put in large with sugar. Add enough cold water to cover and heat to boiling.
- Cover simmer for 3 hours or until beans are soft, adding additional water when necessary during cooking.
- Add 1/2 cup bacon drippings, salt and garlic. Cook at least 1 hour more, stirring occasionally. Can be cooked for more than 4 hours or overnight if there is enough water.
- Heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings or lard in a large skillet and add beans. Stir frequently, until beans are reheated. Mash with a fork or potato masher.
- Brown beans until and a little crusty, stirring frequently. Add salt to taste.
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