Refried Beans

• tempo totale: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredienti

8 cups chicken stock or water

Salt

1 tablespoon salt

1 yellow onion

3 garlic cloves

2 cups pinto beans

2 bay leaves

Istruzioni

Place your beans in a bowl and rinse with water. Make sure to remove any dirt or debris.

Transfer the beans to a large pot and add 8 cups of chicken stock or water.

Toss in 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, salt, 1 yellow onion, 3 peeled garlic cloves, and 2 bay leaves. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until the beans are tender and creamy, which will take roughly 1.5 to 3 hours . Keep adding more if necessary. When the beans are tender, mash with a potato masher or blend y until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to finish. Serve and Devour!