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Frijoles




Source of Recipe


Source: Ladies' Home Journal


List of Ingredients




2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 pound dry pinto beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 pound salt pork, rind removed, or sliced bacon, finely chopped
1 cup chopped onions
1 serrano or jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
6 cups water
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed


Recipe



1. Soak beans according to package directions; drain.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add salt pork; cook 2 minutes, until browned. Reduce heat to medium; add onions and chile and cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add drained beans, water and cumin seed. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to cook 25 to 35 minutes more, until tender. (Can be made ahead. Cool. Transfer to large microwaveproof container. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To reheat: Microwave on High 10 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes, until heated through.) Makes 7 cups. For Refried Beans, continue to step 3.
3. Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos): Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or lard in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Add 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add 2 cups cooked beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid to skillet. (Or, microwave 2 cups refrigerated beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid on High, 2 to 3 minutes, until room temperature, and add to skillet.) Mash beans and liquid coarsely with back of wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until heated through, adding more bean liquid or water if needed. Transfer beans to a food processor. Process just until smooth. Makes 2 cups (4 servings).