DRUNK BEANS

Pat Lipinski

½ Tbs. sugar

½ lb. dried pinto beans

1 onion, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 small can chopped green chilies

¼ c. cilantro chopped

1 tsp. ground cumin

¼ lb. salt pork or bacon (better with salt pork)

1 to 2 cans of beer

Cover beans with water and let sit overnight. Rinse in a colander and put in a stockpot. Cover with fresh water, cover, bring to a boil, lower the flame and simmer for 1 hour. Add ½ tablespoon sugar, onion, tomatoes, chili peppers, cilantro, cumin, and salt pork. Simmer another 2 hours. Stir occasionally and add water, if needed; you do not want them to dry out. Add the beer and cook until tender, 2 to 3 hours. You may need to cook them a bit longer, but since the beans were soaked overnight, they should be done in 2-3 hours after you have added the beer.

RANCH PINTO BEANS

16 oz. dried pinto bean...