Pinto Beans
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 lb pinto beans, make sure they are light in color not old and dark beans
- 1 large onion
- 2 -4 large garlic cloves
- 1⁄2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 cups water
- 1 - 1 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
directions
- Using a 5 quart pot bring water to a full boil.
- Meanwhile, sort out rocks and old beans from bag. Throughly wash beans in cold water until water comes out clear.
- When water has come to a full boil add beans, onion, garlic and oil. Cover and allow to cook for 30 minutes.
- Check water level (you always want to have enough water just to cover the beans) if it looks like it needs it then add more. Reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to cook for an 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remember to check water level every 30 minutes.
- Once beans are fully cooked add salt and allow to simmer 5 minutes.
- These beans can easily be mashed to make refried beans.
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