Buckaroo Beans

Per serving

284.6kcal
5.3гProteins
23.6гFats
15.3гCarbs

This is a recipe request for pinto beans. It is from an old work cookbook that I have had for about 26 years. It is a treasured book full of wonderful recipes and wonderful memories of some really great people!

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • dry pinto beans1 lb
  • water6 cups
  • large onion1
  • garlic cloves2
  • bay leaf1
  • salt pork1⁄2 lb
  • canned tomatoes2 cups

    diced

  • dry mustard1⁄2 teaspoon
  • green peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper1⁄2 cup

    diced

  • chili powder2 teaspoons
  • brown sugar2 tablespoons
  • oregano1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Add washed beans to water in large heavy pot; bring to boil.

  2. 2

    Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cover.

  3. 3

    Let stand an hour.

  4. 4

    Slice onion thick and garlic thin; add them along with the bay leaf and salt pork and bring to a rapid boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to a simmer; cover tightly and cook until beans are tender.

  6. 6

    Add tomatoes, dry mustard, green pepper, chili powder, brown sugar and oregano.

  7. 7

    Cover and simmer for about 2 hours to get full rich flavor.

  8. 8

    Beans should cook until there is just enough liquid left to resemble thick gravy.

  9. 9

    You may have to remove cover at the last hour of cooking to thicken beans.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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