No Drunken Pinto Beans Tonight

Damsel said:

For those who were waiting for a recipe, it'll be another day. The batch I
made today turned out okay, but weren't anything special. I can't taste
the beer, and the only onion flavor came from granulated onion that I added
to the finished product.

Okay, to follow up on my own post ...

Crash has always maintained that he doesn't like food cooked with beer.
After I had him blind taste-test the two pots of beans, he declared the one
with beer to be more flavorful than the plain stuff. Turns out (and how
many people willingly admit this?) that he had never tried beans cooked
with beer before.

In consultation with Crash, I combined the two batches of beans, added a
ham shank and a bunch of water, and boiled the hell out of it for an hour
or so. It's finally tasting right. The recipe (following) is based on
what we're going to do next time. I'm basically doubling everything and
adding smoked pork.

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Damsel's Drunken Pinto Beans

Recipe By 😄amsel in dis Dress
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : beans/legumes side dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound dried pinto beans -- (450 grams)
4 cups water -- for soaking
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
2 medium yellow onions -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 ham hocks -- or diced ham
24 ounces beer -- up to 32 ounces, plus...
water -- to total 8 cups liquid
granulated onion -- to taste
granulated garlic -- to taste
salt -- to taste
coarsely ground pepper -- to taste
shredded cheddar cheese -- for topping
chopped yellow onions -- for topping

Pick over beans, removing small stones and clods of dirt. Soak beans in 4
cups of water overnight, or for 6-8 hours. Drain and rinse soaked beans.

Sauté chopped onions in hot bacon drippings until onions are translucent;
add minced garlic and heat briefly. Add ham hocks, onions, garlic, beer
and water to beans. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat. Boil gently, with
lid ajar, for 60-90 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Add liquid as
needed. Remove ham hock, separate and chop meat, and add back to the pot.
Season to taste.

Serve topped with chopped onions and/or shredded cheddar cheese.

Source:
"My Own Little Brain"

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NOTES : Light beer results in a very poor batch of drunken beans.

The beans can be used to make refried beans (mash and fry), but I prefer
them when they retain their beanliness. Just nice, tender beans in their
own gravy.

Damsel said:

I'm basically doubling everything and adding smoked pork.

That usually works out well with any recipe ;-)

Bob

Damsel said:

For those who were waiting for a recipe, it'll be another day. The batch I
made today turned out okay, but weren't anything special. I can't taste
the beer, and the only onion flavor came from granulated onion that I added
to the finished product.

Back to the drawing board. I didn't use cilantro because Crash was very
ambivalent about adding it. It will definitely make an appearance in the
next batch. I'm also thinking of doubling the beer - and I *hate* beer.

Pintos definately need cilantro AND garlic. Are you starting with a
pound of beans?

sf
suddenly in the mood for pinto beans

Damsel said:

Okay, to follow up on my own post ...

Crash has always maintained that he doesn't like food cooked with beer.
After I had him blind taste-test the two pots of beans, he declared the one
with beer to be more flavorful than the plain stuff. Turns out (and how
many people willingly admit this?) that he had never tried beans cooked
with beer before.

I know my husband hates it when I add beer to chili... so it stood to
reason for me that Crash "didn't like" beans with booze.

Damsel said:

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound dried pinto beans -- (450 grams)
4 cups water -- for soaking
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
2 medium yellow onions -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 ham hocks -- or diced ham
24 ounces beer -- up to 32 ounces, plus...
water -- to total 8 cups liquid
granulated onion -- to taste
granulated garlic -- to taste
salt -- to taste
coarsely ground pepper -- to taste
shredded cheddar cheese -- for topping
chopped yellow onions -- for topping

Don't forget the salsa and chopped cilantro for toppings too.

sf said:

Damsel said:

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound dried pinto beans -- (450 grams)
4 cups water -- for soaking
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
2 medium yellow onions -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 ham hocks -- or diced ham
24 ounces beer -- up to 32 ounces, plus...
water -- to total 8 cups liquid
granulated onion -- to taste
granulated garlic -- to taste
salt -- to taste
coarsely ground pepper -- to taste
shredded cheddar cheese -- for topping
chopped yellow onions -- for topping

Don't forget the salsa and chopped cilantro for toppings too.

Thanks! I had thought it over and decided that cilantro should be
optional, given that so many people hate the stuff. Sprinkling it on top
is a splendid idea!

Carol

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Damsel said:

Back to the drawing board. I didn't use cilantro because Crash was very
ambivalent about adding it. It will definitely make an appearance in the
next batch. I'm also thinking of doubling the beer - and I *hate* beer.

Try it with tequila and lime next time. 🙂

Regards,
Ranee

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Ranee Mueller said:

Try it with tequila and lime next time. 🙂

in a large glass

😉

sf said:

Don't forget the salsa and chopped cilantro for toppings too.

Added, per your request. Salsa would never have crossed my mind.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Damsel's Drunken Pinto Beans

Recipe By 😄amsel in dis Dress
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : beans/legumes side dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
--- Soak ---
1 pound dried pinto beans -- (450 grams)
4 cups water -- for soaking
--- Beans ---
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
2 medium yellow onions -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 ham hocks -- or diced ham
12 ounces beer -- up to 32 ounces, plus...
water -- to total 8 cups liquid
--- Seasonings ---
granulated onion
granulated garlic
salt
coarsely ground pepper
--- Optional Toppings ---
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped yellow onions
salsa
chopped cilantro -- (coriander leaves)

Pick over beans, removing small stones and clods of dirt. Soak beans in 4
cups of water overnight, or for 6-8 hours. Drain and rinse soaked beans.

Sauté chopped onions in hot bacon drippings until onions are translucent;
add minced garlic and heat briefly. Add ham hocks, onions, garlic, beer
and water to beans. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat. Boil gently, with
lid ajar, for 60-90 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Add liquid as
needed. Remove ham hock, separate and chop meat, and add back to the pot.
Season to taste.

Source:
"My Own Little Brain"

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NOTES :
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Damsel said:

Quoted message said:

Don't forget the salsa and chopped cilantro for toppings too.

Added, per your request. Salsa would never have crossed my mind.

You won't be sorry!

What we do is serve up the soup is add a spoonful of salsa, sprinkle
with chopped green onion, cilantro and cheese to taste (of course it's
all artfully arranged )... then stir and eat.

🙂

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sf said:

Ranee Mueller said:

Try it with tequila and lime next time. 🙂

in a large glass

😉

That too! I use the Drunken Pinto recipe from Rick Bayless with
success.

Regards,
Ranee

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