Prairiedogpintobeans Recipes

PRALINES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• In large saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.

CLASSIC BEAN SPROUT STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a very hot wok, coat well with oil and add scallions, ginger and garlic. Season and stir. Quickly add the bean sprouts and stir-fry, flipping the sprouts around quickly. Check for seasoning. Serve immediately. May serve with rice.

SOUTHERN LIVING PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a large Dutch oven, and add water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes.
• Drain.
• Add ham hock, tomatoes, broth, and next 10 ingredients to Dutch oven with beans; cook 55 minutes or until beans are tender.
• Serve over rice with Southwestern Cornbread(no sugar)in a cast iron skillet.
• *Dried pinto beans may be substituted for fresh; however, wash and sort beans; then soak overnight in water to cover.

PRAIRIELAND POT ROAST

Steps:

• Season meat with salt and pepper; cook in 1/4 cup dressing in Dutch oven on high heat 6 to 8 min. or until browned on both sides. Add onions; cook 5 to 6 min. or until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
• Add remaining dressing, potatoes, carrots and enough water to come 3/4 the way up side of meat. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
• Remove meat from pan; cut across the grain into thin slices. Serve meat and vegetables topped with pan drippings and parsley.

PRAIRIE DOG PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans. Place beans in large pot cover with cold water and soak overnight.
• When ready to cook bring beans to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
• Stir in remaining ingredients cover and simmer 3 hours or till beans are tender.
• Add more water if necessary.

COWPOKE BEANS

Steps:

• Soak pinto beans overnight with plenty of water to cover. Drain, remove to a large cooking pot, and cover with fresh water. Add the bacon, red chile flakes, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 3 hours.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, parsley, cumin, marjoram, and salt. Simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes to blend the flavors.
• When beans are tender, drain off any remaining water. Pour in the tomato mixture, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.