Sweet And Spicy Barbecued Pinto Beans Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Place beans in a dutch oven with enough water to cover the beans by 3 inches and let soak overnight.
• 2. Drain beans and return them to the pot. Add 5 cups of water, chopped onion, garlic, and the bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally - approx. 1 hour.
• 3. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer until beans are very tender and flavors have blended well - approx. 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Top with green onions if desired.

Steps:

• Place pinto beans in a 7-quart slow cooker and add enough water to cover. Allow to soak for 3 to 4 hours.
• Combine jalapeno peppers and garlic in a food processor; puree into a paste.
• Drain beans and return to the slow cooker. Stir in jalapeno-garlic paste. Nestle ham hocks among the beans. Sprinkle onion chunks, salt, cayenne, pepper, and paprika over the beans. Place bacon and green chiles on top.
• Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours. Remove ham hocks. Cool slightly; shred the meat.
• Return meat and fat to the slow cooker. Stir for a few minutes to incorporate fat into the beans and give liquid a creamy consistency. Turn off or keep warm until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
• Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Chop bacon; reserve. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons drippings from skillet.
• Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, sugar, molasses, vinegar and mustard and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in all beans and bacon and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Uncover and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.