**Pinto Beans with Burnt Ends: A Unique and Flavorful Dish**
Pinto beans, a staple of Latin American cuisine, are transformed into a smoky, tender, and utterly delicious dish in this recipe. The beans are slow-cooked in a flavorful broth infused with spices, vegetables, and a touch of liquid smoke for a rich and complex flavor. The highlight of the dish is the burnt ends, crispy and caramelized pieces of beans that add a delightful textural contrast. Accompanying the pinto beans are three equally enticing recipes: creamy and tangy coleslaw, a refreshing pico de gallo salsa, and fluffy cornbread muffins. Together, these recipes create a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures, making this dish a perfect choice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
PINTO BEANS WITH BURNT ENDS
Steps:
- Put the canola oil and bacon in a medium cast-iron or enamel coated cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook until crisp. Add the carrots and onions to the pan and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, about 1 minute. Add the beans, barbecue sauce, 1 cup stock, honey and brown sugar and mix gently to combine; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, about 20 minutes. Check to see if the mixture is dry, and if it is, add a little more stock. Continue simmering until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the burnt ends. Garnish the top with the parsley and let sit 10 minutes before serving.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sweat the onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
- Puree the mixture in a food processor, pour into a bowl, and let cool at room temperature. May be refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen.
- Mix together all the spices in a bowl. Liberally rub the entire brisket with the spices, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Remove the brisket from the refrigerator 1 hour before beginning the smoking process to take the chill off, and remove the plastic wrap.
- Get your smoker running at 225 degrees F with hardwood charcoal and a few handfuls of soaked wood chips. This temperature should be maintained throughout the entire smoke. (If you are using a grill: Set up the grill for indirect heat, banking the coals on one side of the grill and scattering the wood chips on top. Maintain the temperature at 225 degrees throughout the smoking process, adding chips as necessary until you wrap the brisket in foil.)
- Place the brisket fat-side up on your smoker grate and close it up for the long smoke.
- Open your barbecue smoker every hour or 2 and spray the brisket liberally with apple juice to help keep the meat from drying out. Also keep apple juice in the water pan if you are using a water smoker.
- When the internal temperature reaches 165 to 170 degrees, after about 4 hours, wrap the brisket in aluminum foil and continue to cook for another 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. This little trick is a big help in getting the meat tender, especially for beginners. Figure that a brisket smoked at around 200 degrees will take about 1 1/2 hours per pound. The brisket is done when the internal temperature reaches 185 degrees F. Remove and let rest 20 minutes before slicing. Remove the foil from the brisket over a large pan or disposable pan and reserve the liquid. Cut off the brisket points and reserve for another use.
PERFECT PINTO BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 11h40m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.
KANSAS CITY-STYLE BURNT ENDS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10h50m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper into a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Trim all the hard fat from the brisket. Trim all the soft fat to 1/4 inch. Prepare a smoker or a grill, following the manufacturer's directions. Stabilize the temperature at 220 degrees F. Use a mild wood such as hickory or cherry for the smoke flavor. Generously cover all sides of the brisket with the rub and gently massage it in. Reserve the leftover rub. Smoke the meat until an instant-read thermometer registers 170 to 185 degrees F when inserted into the flat part of the brisket, about 1 hour per pound. For example, a 10-pound brisket may need to smoke for about 10 or more hours. Monitor the internal temperature.
- Separate the point of the meat from the flat. At this time you can slice the flat part off the brisket and eat. Trim the visible fat from the brisket point and coat it with the reserved rub. Return the meat to the smoker and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the brisket point reaches 200 degrees F. Remove the brisket from the smoker to a cutting board and let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes. Cut into chunks and transfer them to a serving platter. Serve it hot with your favorite sauce on the side.
BAKED BEANS WITH BURNT ENDS
Top as a garnish with fineIy chopped onions. I found this recipe in Everyday With Rachael Ray magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping. I plan to use Splenda brown sugar.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Beans
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, 5-6 minutes.
- Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, pickle juice and dry mustard and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the pork and beans, pinto beans and burnt ends; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Soak the Beans: Soaking the beans overnight helps reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible.
- Use a Variety of Beans: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of beans for a more complex flavor and texture.
- Add Aromatics: Aromatics like onions, garlic, and celery add depth of flavor to the beans.
- Don't Overcook the Beans: Overcooked beans can become mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a Slow Cooker: A slow cooker is a great way to cook beans. It allows you to set it and forget it, and the beans will be ready when you are.
- Add a Splash of Acid: A little bit of acid, like lemon juice or vinegar, can help to brighten up the flavor of the beans.
- Serve with a Variety of Toppings: Pinto beans are delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
Pinto beans are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and minerals, and they are also relatively inexpensive. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious pinto bean dishes at home.
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