BUCKAROO BEANS

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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!

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Beans

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry pinto beans
6 cups water
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 lb salt pork
2 cups canned tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup green peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Add washed beans to water in large heavy pot; bring to boil.
  • Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cover.
  • Let stand an hour.
  • Slice onion thick and garlic thin; add them along with the bay leaf and salt pork and bring to a rapid boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer; cover tightly and cook until beans are tender.
  • Add tomatoes, dry mustard, green pepper, chili powder, brown sugar and oregano.
  • Cover and simmer for about 2 hours to get full rich flavor.
  • Beans should cook until there is just enough liquid left to resemble thick gravy.
  • You may have to remove cover at the last hour of cooking to thicken beans.

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