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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Christy Knotts Nevels
Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Dried pinto, white, or red beans (can mix or cook one at a time)
Water
Salt
Directions:
Directions:
If not purchasing beans from the store, sort through beans removing rocks or dirt. Rinse under running water until clean. Add beans to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, turn off heat and leave covered for 1 hour. Remove water and rinse beans. Add double the amount of water to beans in a large pot. A 1 tsp. salt to each 1 cup of dry beans. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer. Cook for 3 to 4 hours. Add water as needed to keep beans covered.

Can also use a crock pot to cook beans. Just cook on High until water comes to a boil then turn to Low for the next 6 to 8 hours.

Beans are done when soft. Never add tomatoes or other acid until beans are completely cooked.

For refried beans: Drain liquid from cooked pinto beans. Save liquid. Mash beans with a potato masher, fork or immersion blender. Add just enough liquid to help make a smooth consistency.

 

 

 

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