New Mexico Pinto Beans Recipes

NEW MEXICAN STYLE PINTO BEANS RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• *Soak beans in water overnight. With a sharp knife, make several slashes into, but not all the way through, the salt pork. Pour off soaking water and add fresh water to cover by at least one inch. Add the salt pork, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Simmer on low heat at least 4 hours or until water is absorbed and mixture is thick. *Dried beans cook faster if they are soaked. Cover beans with 2 inches of water, soak them overnight, drain, and then cook according to your recipe. A shortcut to overnight soaking is to cover the beans with plenty of water, bring them to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Then, turn off the heat, cover tightly, and let them sit for 1 hour. Then, drain and cook as usual.

NEW MEXICO PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Wash and pick over the beans, removing loose skins or shriveled beans.
• Put in a large covered pot and cover with hot water.
• Soak over night if you want to cut down on cooking time.
• When beans start to simmer add ham bone, salt pork or bacon.
• Add more water as needed but only hot or boiling water.
• Never add cold water the beans will turn dark.
• If you cook without a lid the beans will also turn a dark color.
• When the skins are almost as tender as the inside of the beans, they are done.
• They should not be broken.
• Add salt and allow to stand before serving.