Bacon Pinto Beans
Serves: 5
Irwin Berge
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
42
Spice
39
Sweetness
64
Sourness
47
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
450 g
Bacon (chopped)1 tbsp
Chili Powder1 tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce4 cups
Chicken Broth (low-sodium)1 tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar2 tbsps
Chives (chopped fresh optional)Directions:
1
Put the beans in a large wide pot or Dutch oven and cover with cold water by 1 inch
2
Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let soak 30 minutes; drain and rinse
3
Return the beans to the pot and add the bacon, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth and 4 cups water
4
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer 30 minutes
5
Add 1 teaspoon salt and reduce the heat to medium low
6
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 more hours
7
Partially uncover the pot and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy and the liquid is thick, about 30 more minutes
8
Add the vinegar and chives and season with salt
9
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