Beans
1lb Dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
8C Water
1T Fine sea salt (or 2 teaspoons table salt)
Other
4oz Diced bacon
1 Medium onion, minced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced
1T Ground Ancho chili pepper (or a chili powder blend)q
1/2t Fine sea salt
2C Water
2C Chicken stock
12oz Beer
15oz Fire roasted diced tomatoes
1/2t Fine sea salt
Minced cilantro for garnish
Process
Add 8C water to the pot
Add the beans
Add 1T Salt
Pressure cook
High for 1 minute and natural release for 30 minutes
Drain the beans and discard the liquid
Wipe the pot clean
Saute
Add the diced bacon and cook until the edges start to crisp stirring often
Add the onions, garlic, jalapeno, ground Ancho chile powder, and 1/2t salt
Stir until the onions start to soften
Add the beer and deglaze the pot with a wooden spoon
Add the beans
Add 2C water, 2C chicken stock, diced tomatoes, and 1/2t salt
Pressure cook
High for 18 minutes and quick release
Serve with minced cilantro
Mad Dog and Celeste's Recipes 