DRUNKEN BEANS (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED) RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook's Illustrated notes: You'll get fewer blowouts if you soak the beans overnight, but if you are pressed for time, you can quick-brine your beans. In step 1, combine the salt, water, and beans in a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the beans and proceed with the recipe. Serve with rice. Dissolve 3 tablespoons salt in 4 quarts cold water in large bowl or container. Add beans and soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse well. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 275°F. Pick leaves from 20 cilantro sprigs (reserve stems), chop fine, and refrigerate until needed. Using kitchen twine, tie remaining 10 cilantro sprigs and reserved stems into bundle. Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined bowl and set aside. Add onion, poblanos, and garlic to fat in pot and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tequila and cook until evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Return to heat. Increase heat to high; stir in 3 1/2 cups water, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, beans, and cilantro bundle; and bring to boil. Cover, transfer to oven, and cook until beans are just soft, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove pot from oven. Discard bay leaves and cilantro bundle. Stir in beer and tomato paste and bring to simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer vigorously, stirring frequently, until liquid is thick and beans are fully tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve, passing chopped cilantro, lime wedges, Cotija, and reserved bacon separately. To make ahead: The finished beans can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Before reheating, thin beans slightly with water.
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Red imposter
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Wayve Wehipeihana
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.
Nazie Lucas
[email protected]These drunken beans are a great way to use up leftover ham. They're also a great way to impress your friends and family.
Aamir Mubarak
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always rich and satisfying.
Hakeem Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.
Chlor Casey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
hojaifa islam
[email protected]These drunken beans are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
Susmita Giri
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the beans, and they were gone in no time.
Akintunde Ayomide
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Cristy Colin
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The beans were incredibly flavorful, and the sauce was rich and satisfying.
Orion Hulaj
[email protected]These drunken beans were delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the beans were cooked to perfection.
Chulbul Chulbul
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! My family loves the hearty flavor of the beans, and I love how easy it is to make.
FF shown Islam
[email protected]This drunken beans recipe is a true winner! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I especially loved the hint of smokiness from the bacon.