Stewed Pinto Beans

Name: Stewed Pinto Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry pinto beans; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 5 c. water; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 2 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 (14 oz.) can ready-cut tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. dry pinto beans
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 c. water
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14 oz.) can ready-cut tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

1

Inspect beans for rocks; rinse and soak in 5 cups of water and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt overnight.
2

Add beans and the water they soaked in to Dutch oven.
3

Add remaining ingredients.
4

If using fresh tomatoes, add 1/2 cup of water.
5

Cook over low heat.
6

Simmer beans until tender, may be 3 to 5 hours.