Holly's Favorite Refried Beans
- Ready In:
- 2hrs
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 1 lb dried pinto bean, soaked overnight
- 3 quarts water
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (Knorrs)
- 1⁄4 cup bacon fat
- cayenne pepper (optional)
directions
- Soak beans in water to cover overnight.
- Drain off soaking water, and cover with the 3 quarts water.
- Bring the beans to a boil. Turn down to a simmer. Cook until beans are soft and tender, at least a couple hours. Longer cooking time may be required depending on the freshness of your dried beans.
- With a potato masher, squish the beans until they become a soupy texture.
- Add the garlic, chicken base stock and the bacon fat. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cayenne if desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
dawnie2u
san diego, 43