Again, you may use leftover ham instead of the ham hocks.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Drunk Pinto Beans (Frijoles Borracho)

Recipe By :Carol Peterson
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans/Legumes Side Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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--- Soak ---
1 pound dried pinto beans -- (450 grams)
4 cups water -- for soaking
--- Beans ---
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
2 medium yellow onions -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 smoked ham hocks -- or 1/2 pound diced ham
12 ounces beer -- up to 16 ounces, plus...
water -- to total 8 cups liquid
--- Seasonings ---
granulated onion
granulated garlic
salt
coarsely ground pepper
--- Optional Toppings ---
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped yellow onions
salsa
chopped cilantro -- (coriander leaves)

Pick over beans, removing small stones and clods of dirt. Soak beans
in 4 cups of water overnight, or for 6-8 hours. Drain and rinse
soaked beans.

Sauté chopped onions in hot bacon drippings until onions are
translucent; add minced garlic and heat briefly. Add ham hocks,
onions, garlic, beer and water to beans. Heat to boiling, then reduce
heat. Boil gently, with lid ajar, for 60-90 minutes, until soft but
not mushy. Add liquid as needed. Remove ham hocks, separate and chop
meat, and add back to the pot. Season to taste.


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NOTES : Best if eaten one or more days after cooking.

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