“Pinto Beans with Bacon” | Grandma’s Stories

Feb 7th “Pinto Beans with Bacon”

Black beans, white beans, or light kidney beans can be used instead of pinto beans if you like.

Makes about 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Garnish: chopped green onion

Instructions

Soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches for 8 hours or overnight. Drain.
In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in pot. Add onion and garlic in hot drippings; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add beans to pot along with water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 hours, adding just enough water as needed to keep beans just covered. Stir in bacon, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Garnish with green onion, if desired.

NOTE:

“Begin better health programs with a “Better Bean Meal” – – Beans have the same nutrition as steak – – and just so much better from the lean and trim body!”

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