Frijoles Asina – Perfect New Mexican Pinto Beans

Frijoles -- the Spanish word for "beans". Every New Mexican household has their own technique when it comes to preparing Frijoles, but for those of you who may not have had that exposure, this recipe will show you the many different ways you can prepare a flavorful pot of beans. I know you're gonna love it!
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: New Mexican
Keyword: Frijoles Asina, Los Foodies Magazine, New Mexican Recipes, Pinto Beans
Yield: 4
Calories: 4671kcal
Author: Red or Green?

Materials

  • cups Pinto beans
  • 2 quarts Water
  • tsp Salt
  • 1 Garlic clove, smashed

Meat options:

  • 1 Ham hock
  • 2 or 3 inch-pieces Salt pork
  • 3 or 4 Pork bones
  • 4 slices Bacon cut up into 2 inch pieces

Vegetarian option:

  • Whole onion cut in half with jalapeno, or 1 dried chile pequin

Instructions

  • Clean beans by taking out any rotted, or discolored beans.
  • Rinse beans thoroughly under cold water for a few minutes (beans will have dirt on them, even if you bought from the grocery store.
  • Put beans into an instant pot, crock-pot, or on the stove in a large stock pot.
  • Add your meat option, along with salt and crushed garlic clove.
  • Instant pot cooking directions: Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes; let cool completely by venting. Do not open until silver level goes down, indicating it is safe to open.
  • Crock-pot cooking directions: Cook on high for approximately 1 hour, or until it starts to boil. Once they are boiling, turn heat to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Stove top cooking directions: Cook on high until beans start to boil, turn heat to low and simmer for 6 to 8 hours, or until beans are tender and pink.

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