Pinto Beans

Boild pinto beans with aromatics

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried pinto bean
•  water
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  yellow onions, minced
• 1⁄3 cup  jalapeno, minced
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup bacon, chopped

Directions

1. Wash beans; put into a large bowl or cooking pot. Pour water over beans to cover them; let stand overnight, drain and discard water.
2. Put beans, garlic, onions, peppers, sugar, cumin and peppers in to a large stock pot. Pour water to cover mixture. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Add salt and bacon; continue to simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes.