Central Texan Pinto Beans Recipe
United States · Servings: 10
Texas Cuisine
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) dry pinto beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 ham bone or a rough equivalent of salt bacon
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 5 cups water
- A very small amount (3 oz / ~90 g) of that day's brewed coffee (optional)
Procedure
- Wash beans carefully and soak overnight in 8 cups of water.
- Drain and refill with 5 cups of water.
- Add all the other ingredients.
- Bring to a boil and simmer at least 1 hour, or until tender.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Do not drain prior to serving, the liquid is an important aspect of the dish.
- Can be served using slotted spoon, to allow draining, or with a ladle into small side-dish bowls