Cranberry Pot Beans
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4.6
18 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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Cuisine
Mexican, Vegetarian
Cranberry Pot Beans
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You can think of these Cranberry Beans as Pinto Beans Lite. They have a similar flavor to pintos but are creamier and slightly less 'beany'. A great option for refried beans.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry beans dried
- 2-3 tablespoons lard or oil
- 1 small onion roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 2-3 quarts water cold
Instructions
- Sort through the beans and discard any rocks or shriveled beans
- Rinse the beans and drain well
- Add beans to a wide saucepan or pot and cover with at least 12 cups of water, or so the water level is 2" above the beans
- Add the roughly chopped onion and 2-3 tablespoons of lard (or oil)
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer for 2-3 hours partially covered. Ensure that the water level is well above the beans by adding more water if you need to (I added an additional 4-6 cups of water to this batch).
- Start biting into them after 1 1/2 hours. If they are hard or grainy they need a little more time.
- Once done add 1 teaspoon of salt and simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Take a final taste for salt. (I added another generous pinch to this batch).
- If you want, portion into 1 cup sized bags (or jars). Include plenty of the broth in the portion bags.
Notes
- Beans are hyper-sensitive to salt amount so be sure to do lots of taste testing towards the end of the simmer and add more if necessary.
- When adding additional water to the cooking beans, using hot/boiling water will reduce cooking time.
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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