frijoles borrachos (drunken beans)

How To Make frijoles borrachos (drunken beans)

• 1

  Put beans, onion, garlic, and salt pork into at least a 5 1/2 quart heavy pot with a good lid.
• 2

  Add water and bring to a rolling boil.
• 3

  Cover and reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook for about 3 hours or until beans are nearly tender.
• 4

  Add the salt and cook uncovered at a little higher heat to reduce the fluid, stir often.
• 5

  Fry bacon pieces in a skillet until crisp.
• 6

  Add chopped tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro to the skillet.
• 7

  Cook at a good simmer for about 10 minutes or until tomato liquid has reduced some and flavors have blended.
• 8

  Raise the heat to high and add the beer.
• 9

  Let the mixture come to a roiling boil for 2 or 3 minutes and add it to the beans. Stir to mix.
• 10

  Replace the lid and cook at a slow simmer for about another hour or until the beans are very tender.
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