Beans, Beans, Beans -- Frijoles de Olla
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4.7
32 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
12 (6 cups)
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican, Vegetarian
Beans, Beans, Beans -- Frijoles de Olla
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A pot of homemade beans not only tastes better than canned beans, but they can also be stored in the freezer for months at a time.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans
- 1 onion small
- 2-3 tablespoons lard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 2-3 quarts water
Instructions
- Sort through the beans and discard any rocks or shriveled beans. Rinse the beans and drain well.
- Add beans to a pot and cover with 2-3 quarts of water, or so the water level is 2" above the beans. Add the roughly chopped onion and 2-3 tablespoons of lard.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and partially cover. Let simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
- Ensure that the water level is well above the beans by adding more water if you need to.
- Start tasting them after 1 1/2 hours. If they are hard or grainy they need a little more time.
- Once they are close add 1 teaspoon of salt and simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Salt to taste and add more if necessary. (I probably used a heaping 2 teaspoons total for this batch.)
- If you want, portion into 1 cup sized bags (or jars). Include plenty of the broth in the portion bags. They will keep in the fridge for a few days, or in the freezer for months at a time.
Notes
- Beans are hyper-sensitive to salt amount so be sure to do lots of taste testing towards the end of the simmer -- I used a heaping 2 teaspoons of salt total for this batch.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(6 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
32 reviews
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