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Classic Refried Beans

8 ingredients · 6 steps · from ArnieTex

Classic Refried Beans

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Canned Pinto Beans (casserole)
  • 2 strips Thick-cut Hickory and Mosquet Smoked Bacon
  • about half of a J&B Salt Pork
  • 2 teaspoons APC OG (Salt, Pepper, Garlic)
  • 6 cups Water
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon (for Stage 2) Lard or Butter
  • As needed (for Stage 3) Additional Lard/Bacon Grease
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Steps

  1. Place the pinto beans, water, and garlic cloves into a crock pot.
  2. Cut the bacon into small pieces and add it to the crock pot.
  3. Add about half of the J&B salt pork (cut up) to the crock pot.
  4. Stir in 2 teaspoons of APC OG (salt, pepper, garlic).
  5. Cover the crock pot and set it to high. Cook for approximately 4 to 5 hours, stirring every hour or so.
  6. Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the beans rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Recipe extracted by Foodle from “The Refried Bean Secrets Mexican Restaurants Use – 3 Stages for Tacos, Tostadas & More” by ArnieTex. Quantities follow the video and may be approximate — watch the original for technique.