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:

1 tbsp

Chili Powder

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

Photograph by Con Poulos