Refried Beans Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. ick over Beans to remove rocks and bad Beans.
2. Wash and put in large ot with Sugar.
3. Add enough cold Water to cover* and heat to bOiling. over and simmer for 3 hours or until Beans are soft, adding addition- l Water when necessary* during cooking.
4. Add 1/2 cup bacon drippings, alt and Garlic.
5. Cook at least 1 hour more, stirring occasionally. n be cooked for more than 4 hours or overnight if there is enough ater.
6. Heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings or lard in a large skillet and add eans.
7. Stir frequently, until Beans are reheated.
8. Mash with a fork r potato masher.
9. Brown Beans until dry and a little crusty, stirring requently.
10. Add Salt, if needed, to taste. ote 1: *Begin with Water at least twice as deep as Beans.
11. When eans have finished swelling, add liquid as needed to keep level a ittle above the top of the Beans. ote 2: Bacon drippings or lard give the best flavor, but for those oncerned with cholesterol levels, vegetable Oil may be substituted. ote 3: If desired, one or more of the following may be added to eans during frying.
12. Grated Cheese to taste Chopped Chilis Diced Onion Crisp, crumbled bacon Note 4: If Beans become to thick, thin with a little milk.