FRIJOLES BORRACHOS (DRUNKEN BEANS)

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans) image

Provided by Ginger Amiro

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 lb pinto beans
1 small onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 lb salt pork, cubed
6 c water
1 1/4 tsp salt
4 slice bacon, cut into small pieces
1 14 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
2 - 3 serrano peppers, seeded, deveined, and minced
2 tsp dried cilantro or 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 bottle bottle carta blanca beer

Steps:

1. Put beans, onion, garlic, and salt pork into at least a 5 1/2 quart heavy pot with a good lid.
2. Add water and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook for about 3 hours or until beans are nearly tender.
4. Add the salt and cook uncovered at a little higher heat to reduce the fluid, stir often.
5. Fry bacon pieces in a skillet until crisp.
6. Add chopped tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro to the skillet.
7. Cook at a good simmer for about 10 minutes or until tomato liquid has reduced some and flavors have blended.
8. Raise the heat to high and add the beer.
9. Let the mixture come to a roiling boil for 2 or 3 minutes and add it to the beans. Stir to mix.
10. Replace the lid and cook at a slow simmer for about another hour or until the beans are very tender.