Bacon N Pinto Beans Recipes

RED WINE PINTO BEANS WITH SMOKY BACON

Steps:

• In the bottom of a large pot over medium-high heat, brown bacon until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Drain beans and add to pot along with 1 tablespoon salt. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans (about 7 to 8 cups). Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until beans are just tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, simmer wine until it is reduced to 2/3 cup, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Remove rosemary branches from bean pot and discard them. Pour wine into beans and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes longer to meld flavors and thicken broth to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired; add more salt and black or red pepper to taste.

PINTO BEANS AND BACON

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in saucepan.
• Stir in onions and garlic; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is softened.
• Add remaining ingredients except bacon; mix well. Reduce heat to medium; cook 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in all but 1/4 cup bacon. Crumble remaining bacon and sprinkle on top of beans. Serve immediately.

PINTO BEANS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Soak the pinto beans in water overnight in a large mixing bowl.
• Drain the beans and set aside.
• In a dutch oven or other large vessel put the oil, onions, bacon, garlic and green chilies and cook over medium or medium-high heat until the onions are transparent and the edges of the onion have very lightly browned. Stir in the cumin powder.
• Add the beans and 6 cups water. Increase heat to high, bring liquid to a boil, decrease heat to medium or medium-low and cook until the beans are very tender, adding more water as needed. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
• I like to serve these beans in ramekins. They make a nice side dish to any Mexican meal.

BACON 'N PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Cover the beans with water in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, drain.
• Cover with water again, about 2" above the beans.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, except salt.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the beans are very soft.
• add more water if necessary.
• Keep the beans submerged, takes approximately 3 1/2 hours.
• Season with salt to taste.
• If the beans are too liquid cool and sit overnight.
• Reheat to serve, stir frequently so the beans do not stick.

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS

Steps:

• Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
• Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.