Threadgill's Pinto Beans

• pinto beans↗1 lb
• cold water3 quarts
• yellow onion, diced↗1 cup
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• chili sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• chili powder↗1 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1 teaspoon
• ground cumin↗1 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1 teaspoon
• Tabasco sauce↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sliced onion, for garnish

  for garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Clean and rinse beans, and pick through carefully.

2. 2

   Soak overnight in cold water to cover well.

3. 3

   Drain beans and place all ingredients, except salt into a 4 quart pot and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to simmer.

5. 5

   Cover and cook about 90 minutes, or until beans are tender.

6. 6

   Add salt to taste and garnish with sliced onion.