Receta Frijoles Borrachos
...or Drunken Beans. Why just simmer plain ol' pinto beans when you can add a few ingredients and have MUY Delish Drunken Beans?? I prefer a dark beer for this recipe but any you have on hand should be fine. I used some heirloom Good Mother Stallard beans from Rancho Gordo growers here in Cali. They are available online along with a bunch of other fabulous varieties. I was skeptical that the varietal would make much of a difference in this recipe but guess what, it really does. These beans soak up so plump and cook up with fabulous texture and flavor all by themselves. Surprise. WARNING- do NOT salt until beans have simmered at least an hour or you'll end up with gritty beans!
Tiempo de Prep: | Californian |
Tiempo para Cocinar: | Raciónes: 8 |
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Soak 2 c. dry beans overnight.
- Drain, rinse and sort for any pebbles or beans that didn't soften.
- Place olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a large dutch oven and bring up to med high heat slowly without burning garlic.
- Add bacon pieces and saute until fat begins to render and bacon pieces start to brown.
- De-glaze pan with beer.
- Add pre-soaked beans, stock, water and ham bone.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer beans at least one hour, longer is better.
- Add salt ,pepper, jalapeno, onion, celery, carrot and tomatoes and simmer 30-45 minutes longer. Add water as needed to keep beans covered.
- Add cilantro and taste to adjust seasoning.
- Remove ham bones. Meat should be shredding easily and beans should be very tender.
- Flavor is even better on day two.