DRUNKEN PINTOS WITH CILANTRO AND BACON (RICK BAYLESS)

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These beans are wonderful. If you're short on time, you can even use canned pinto beans. But try making from scratch, as it makes a HUGE difference! This is Rick Bayless' version of Frijoles Charros.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Grains

Time 3h

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups dried pinto beans
5 cups water
1/2 cup pork shoulder, cubed (or extra bacon)
4 slices bacon, thick, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small white onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 serrano chilies or 1 jalapeno chile
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons tequila, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • BEANS:.
  • Sort and rinse the beans thoroughly. Scoop into a 4 quart saucepan.
  • Add 5 cups water; remove any beans that float.
  • Add the cubed pork (or extra chopped bacon) and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and gently simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 2 hours.
  • Stir gently occasionally, and keep water level a good 1/2 inch above the level of the beans.
  • FLAVORINGS:.
  • In a medium skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon but leave behind the drippings.
  • Pour off all the drippings except 2 Tablespoons.
  • Return pan to medium heat.
  • Add the onions and chiles and fry until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Scrape the onion mixture into the beans; taste and season with salt.
  • Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • If the beans seem soupy, boil over medium heat until they are the consistency of a nice brothy bean soup.
  • You can also take 1/4 of the beans and run them through the blender with a bit of broth, then return to pan.
  • Just before serving, stir in the tequila and cilantro.
  • Serve in warm bowls topped with the crumbled bacon.

ronald williams
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my taste. It took me over two hours to make, and I had to babysit the pot the whole time. The end result was good, but I don't think it was worth the effort.


Muslim Said
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my drunken beans, but they turned out really soupy. The flavor was good, but the texture was off. I think I might have added too much liquid. Next time I'll be more careful to follow the recipe more closely.


Rajab Memon
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This recipe was a disaster! The beans were hard and undercooked, and the sauce was way too salty. I had to throw the whole thing away. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


V- TV
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This recipe was okay. The beans were a bit too mushy for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too tangy. I think I would have liked it better if the beans were cooked for a shorter amount of time and if the sauce had less lime juice.


Js Ashik
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was tasty. I would definitely make this again if I had a craving for beans.


suumaan gamer
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning. Other than that, the recipe was easy to follow and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Tiffany Miles
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a spicy beer. Next time I'll use a milder beer and see if that helps. Overall, the recipe was easy to follow and the beans were delicious.


Namuddu Shakirah
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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 delicious. I love the combination of the beer and lime. It really gives the beans a unique flavor. I will definitely be


Sameen Nadeem
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This recipe is amazing! The beans are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I love the combination of the beer and lime. It really gives the beans a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Samara Gobin
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I loved the combination of the beer and lime. It gave the beans a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mucha Sheikh
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. The beans are perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexa Cruz
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I'm not usually a big fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the beer, lime, and bacon is just perfect. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Adnan adilshah
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This recipe was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavors of the beans. I especially liked the hint of smokiness from the bacon. Will definitely be making this again.


Skrillex More
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Amazing recipe! I've never had drunken beans before, but the combination of flavors in this dish is incredible. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor, while the beer and lime give it a bright and tangy kick. Will definitely be making this again soon!