Sunday, July 24, 2011

Refried Beans

 
Nothing tastes as good as making it yourself !!!
 
1 1/4 cup dried pink or pinto beans - 1/2 lb rinsed and picked over
2 cups water
 
1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup lard or oil

In a two quart saucepan, bring the beans and water to a boil.  Cover and simmer over low heat for two hours or until beans are very tender, adding more water if necessary.  Stir in salt. 
In a medium skillet, heat a little lard over low heat.  Add some beans and a large spoonful of bean liquid, mashing beans and fat into a thick, smooth paste.  Repeat working in more lard, beans, and liquid until all are used up and beans are smooth.  If necessary, add more liquid for good spreading consistency.
Makes about 3 cups.  Keeps in the refrigerator about 2 weeks.

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