Borracho Beans

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse 2 pounds of pinto beans.
  2. 2Add the beans to a large pot.
  3. 3Add 3 cups unsalted homemade chicken broth and 5 cups of water.
  4. 4Season with salt, pepper, and garlic to the pot.
  5. 5Stir it around a little bit to dissolve the salt.
  6. 6Bring to a boil real slow.
  7. 7Add pork feet to the pot.
  8. 8Cook and crisp bacon in a large pan at medium heat.
  9. 9In a separate pan, sautee diced onions and garlic, then add diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
  10. 10Once bacon is crisped, add to the onions, then add the chili and cumin powders.
  11. 11Add a little water to lift the fond then to the sausage and bacon.
  12. 12Add 1 beer to the pan.
  13. 13Add seasonings to the beans
  14. 14Add fresh cilantro and cracklings, then stir.

Ingredients

  • 2 pound pinto beans
  • 3 cups unsalted homemade chicken broth
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon OG salt pepper garlic seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • a few pata pork feet
  • 6 ounces bacon
  • 6 ounces sausage
  • a little onion
  • a little garlic
  • a little tomato
  • a little cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon comino
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • some cracklins
  • 1 can beer

Equipment

spoonstock potknifecutting boardwooden spoonpanfork

Tips

  • Get the heat up real slow.
  • Dissolve the salt in water before adding beans for more flavor.
  • Don't stir your beans too much while cooking.