How to make Pinto Beans

I Just love the refried beans that I order when I'm out. Here is an easy recipe to make these wonderful beans at home.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 pound Pinto Beans
• Salt to taste
• Optional - Bacon
• Water
• EXTRA large pot

1. Wash the beans and pick out the bad beans. Place them in the large pot with a pinch of salt. Cover beans with water and simmer on stove for 3-4 hours.

2. At two hours in sliced two pieces of bacon and place in beans.

3. Continue to check on beans adding water to cover beans.

4. Take a Masher or any other utensil that can be used to mash beans a bit.

5. Done!

Tips & Warnings

• Diced onion and garlic works great with this recipe
• Pot may boil over so take the time to check on them.