Refried Beans

On one of my many cookbook /recipe searches , I found a cookbook called Americana Cookery. I liked the name , but I loved some of the recipes in it even more. Thought I might place some of them here for safe keeping and to share

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 cups?

Ingredients

• 2  cups pinto beans, dry
• 6  cups water
• 1⁄4 lb salt pork, dry
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  oil

Directions

1. Wash beans and place in water, Soak for several hours.
2. Add Sliced salt pork.
3. Place on stove top and bring to a boil.
4. Lower heat and simmer until beans are tender.
5. Mash beans until smooth.
6. Add salt, garlic, chili powder, and cooking oil.
7. Fry in a heavy frying pan over med heat until mixture is a smooth, thick mass.
8. Serve with chips.
9. For a zesty dip add 1 jalapeno ,not seeded, chopped fine, and added to the spice mixture.