How to Cook Pinto Beans

Beans beans the magical fruit... There is no magic involved in cooking these wonderful pinto beans.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups pinto beans
• 4 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2-3 sliced jalapeno (may be omitted)
• 2-3 slices of bacon
• salt
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. Pour your pinto beans on a towel on the counter. Pick out any that don't look quite right.

2. Put beans in a strainer and rinse.

3. Put beans in a large pot and fill with water. Put enough water to fill about 2 inches above beans and soak for 8 hours, or let sit over night. this will help soften beans and reduce cook time. You can also heat to boiling then simmer for 2 hours instead of letting the beans soak.

4. Pour out water rinse beans again, then put back in pot. Add 4 cups water.

5. Heat water to medium high. Add bacon, chopped garlic and onion, jalapeno, and garlic powder to taste.

6. Once water begins to boil, reduce to low. Cover stirring occasionally.

7. Cook 1 1/2-2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add salt just before beans are done.

8. Garnish with cheese and pico if desired and serve!

Resources

• cooking 101