Frijoles de Olla Beans from the Pot Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Hobert Keller   Frijoles de Olla Beans from the Pot Recipe brings dry pinto beans in water and lard or oil to a boil and then simmers before adding salt toward the end of cooking to create a delicious and tasty pinto bean dish. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Mexican    Servings:4 Calories per Serving:395 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   12 Minutes Cook Time:   3 Hours 15 Minutes Total Time:   3 Hours 27 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups dry pinto beans
• 8 to 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard or oil
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Pick through and wash the beans. Do not soak.
• Place beans, water, and lard in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the skins have begun to split (2 to 2 1/2 hours). Add the salt and continue to cook until the beans are very tender (about 30 minutes longer).

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