Bacon Pinto Beans Recipes

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.

BACON-SIMMERED PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a large pot. Add enough water to cover by 4". Let soak overnight. Drain beans.
• Heat 1 tablespoons oil in same large heavy pot over medium heat. Add bacon to pot and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add onion, garlic, and 1 minced jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add drained beans to pot. Pour in enough water to cover beans by 2" (about 8 cups). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water by 1/2-cupfuls if dry, until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Stir in remaining jalapeño and reserved bacon. Season to taste with salt. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving, adding additional water as needed if dry.
• Transfer beans to a large bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro and serve with pickled onions.