Refried Beans

Description

While in Spain, I had the hankering for Mexican food, so Lyn McKittrick sent me this simple and delicious recipe for refried beans. I would make 3-5 pounds at a time to serve up to my fellow missionaries.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :24 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 4 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 28 Hr 0 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 12

1 pinto beans
1 onion
1⁄2 cup lard

Directions

Soak pinto beans in 6 cups of water overnight.
Drain and rinse beans.
Replace 6 cups of water, add chopped onion.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3 hours, stirring a few times.
When done, mash beans with potato masher or hand blender.
Add lard (or bacon fat).
Salt to taste.
Continue cooking until thick and grease is absorbed.