Vegetales
Vegetables

2 cups dried pinto beans
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
9 cups water
2 tablespoons lard or shortening
1 teaspoon salt

         


1. Sort pinto beans and 
rinse in cold water.

2. Place beans and water 
in a large stewing pot. 
Bring mixture to a 
boil over high heat.

3. Reduce heat to 
medium and cook 
until beans are tender.

4. Add seasonings and shortening 
to beans and simmer at low heat 
for an additional 30 minutes.

Variations: 
Salt pork, tomatoes, 
tomato sauce, catsup, 
or onions may be added 
for additional flavor.

* Frijoles Pintos may be 
cooked in a pressure cooker 
for 45 minutes at 15 pounds 
pressure, seasoned, 
and simmered at low heat 
for an additional 
30 minutes.

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