Old Fashioned Pinto Beans

Directions

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   1.) In a dry pot, poor in the beans and inspect them for stones.
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   2.) Fill the pot with water until the beans are covered by at least 2 inches of water
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   3.) Set aside to soak for 24 hours. - Do not season the beans in any way! - No salt!
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   4.) Drain and rinse the beans. - Do not reuse the water from soaking!
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   5.) Ready the beans for cooking by putting the beans into a deep pot, and cover them with 2 inches inches of chicken stock. This is about 64 ounces for me.
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   6.) Bring to pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
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   7.) Stir about every half hour.
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   8.) Simmer for between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
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   9.) Remove a bean and press it with a fork to see if it mashes well. If it does, the beans are ready.
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    10.) Once cooking is complete, drain the beans (no rinse.)
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    Now the beans are ready for use in any other recipes.