Texas One Eye Jacks Pinto Beans Recipes

TEXAS PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water 2 inches above beans.
• Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute; cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour; drain.
• Bring beans, 4 1/2 cups water, and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomato and jalapeno pepper, and simmer mixture for 30 more minutes.

MRS. CRENSHAW'S PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Bring water and bouillon to boil.
• Add beans, garlic, chili powder, sugar, maple syrup and salt.
• Cover and simmer for 3 hours.
• Add onion and ham.
• Simmer additional 1 hour or until tender.
• Add water as needed (in 1/2 cup increments).
• When done, the broth should thicken and barely cover the beans.
• Serve with garnishes and hot cornbread.

COWBOY BEANS - TEXAS STYLE

Steps:

• Wash beans and pour into large saucepan or dutch oven.
• Add all other ingredients except the salt.
• Bring to a boil while stirring.
• Reduce heat and allow to simmer for two hours, covered.
• Stir occasionally, bringing up the beans from the bottom.
• Add salt after 1 hour.
• Beans are done when soft but still hold their shape.
• Note: If doubling this recipe, do not increase the amount of chili powder.

TEXAS PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a dutch oven,add water 2 inches above beans.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil 1 minute, cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand 1 hour.
• Drain.
• Bring beans and 4 2/3 cups water and next 4 ingredients to a boil in the dutch oven.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomato and jalapeno pepper and simmer mixture for 30 more minutes.