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Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Pinto Beans)

2 cups dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
3 tsp salt, divided
2 pieces bacon
1/4 cup chopped jalapeno chiles
12 oz dark Mexican beer, e.g. Negra Modelo
1 1/2 cups reserved bean stock
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp dried Mexican oregano
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 cup finely-chopped fresh cilantro
1 large onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Soak beans overnight. Drain and simmer, covered, in 6 cups water with 2 tsp salt until soft, about 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Drain beans, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the bean stock liquid.

Cook bacon until browned over medium heat in 8 quart stock pot. Remove bacon, crumble and reserve. Sauté onions in the bacon grease until slightly browned. Add tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add beans, reserved bean stock, bacon, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, then uncover and simmer for 15 more minutes.

This recipe was added: 26 November 2022