Naa'o[7 (Frijoles, Beans)

This is the basic bean recipe.

3 cups pinto beans
4 quarts water
1 clove garlic
1 cup diced salt pork
salt

Wash beans well, cover with water and soak overnight. Drain. Put beans, water, garlic and salt pork – but not salt - in a large heavy kettle. Cover tightly, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 1 _ hours or until the beans are tender but not mushy. Add boiling water during the cooking if necessary and stir occasionally. When the beans are done, remove lid, turn up heat and cook until all liquid has been absorbed. Add salt to taste.

Frijoles Refritos

Mash leftover beans and fry in bacon fat until hot. Sprinkle with grated cheddar or longhorn cheese. Serve. Use refried beans as a filling for tacos and burritos.

From:
The Best from New Mexico Kitchens by Sheila MacNiven Cameron (New Mexico Magazine, Santa Fe NM, 1978)

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