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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound dried pinto beans (about 2 cups) |
8 cups water |
2 bay leaves |
1 small onion, peeled |
4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 cup minced onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain. 2. Return beans to pan; add 8 cups water, bay leaves, and small onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Drain beans; discard bay leaves and onion. 3. Cook bacon slices in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon slices from pan, reserving the drippings. Add minced onion and garlic to pan, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add beans, bacon, beer, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. |
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