La Preferida Dried Pinto Beans (Frijoles Pintos Secas)

Details

US No. 1 grade. www.lapreferida.com. Product of USA.

Directions

To Prepare: [1 lb dry beans (2 cups) = 5-6 cups cooked beans] 1. Sort and rinse beans. 2. Soak to reduce cooking time (use 6 cups water for every 1 lb dry beans; oversoaking may cause beans to split. Quick Soak: Boil beans and water for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Long Soak: Let beans and water stand overnight (6-8 hours). 3. Cook: Simmer until beans are tender (approx 1 hour). To Serve: Use the cooked pinto beans to make chili, add your favorite spices to serve as a traditional Mexican side dish or mash to make refried beans.