On 4/30/2011 1:42 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> Are these beans left over from baked beans?

Nope, they can be but are normally cooked just for making refritos, ie.
refried beans. In Texas we usually do them with pinto beans but I've
seen black beans, and many other varieties used.

Soak them and cook them in the normal way until tender, then drain, mash
up good, add garlic and onion and whatever spices you like, mix
together, and fry. At least that's the way we made them. Probably more
ways to make refried beans then there are people reading this post.