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Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 10
- dry pinto beans, dry (450 g)1 lb
- water8 cup
- ground black pepper1 tsp
- salt1 tbsp
- ham bone or a rough equivalent of salt bacon1
- bay leaves1–2
- water5 cup
- brewed coffee, a very small amount, that day's, ~90 g, optional3 oz
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Wash beans carefully and soak overnight in 8 cups of water.
Drain and refill with 5 cups of water.
Add all the other ingredients.
Bring to a boil and simmer at least 1 hour, or until tender.
Remove bay leaves.
Do not drain prior to serving, the liquid is an important aspect of the dish.
Can be served using slotted spoon, to allow draining, or with a ladle into small side-dish bowls
