Frijoles a la charra (savory beans)

Main Ingredient: Peppers Various herbs and spices Various Vegetables
Course: Various soups and stews
Cuisine: Various North American Various South American
Yield:

Frijoles a la charra (savory beans) ingredients

1 c Pink beans, dried, or pinto
1⁄4 lb Pork rind, fresh, cut into
Small squares
1⁄4 Onion, sliced
2 clv garlic, finely chopped
1 1⁄4 t Salt
1⁄4 lb Bacon, cut into small pieces
2 T Lard, or pork drippings
2 med Tomato, peeled, seeded and
Chopped, juice strained and
RESERVED
3 Serrano chilies, stemmed and
Finely chopped
2 large Coriander sprigs

Cooking Frijoles a la charra (savory beans)

1. Put the beans, pork-rind squares, onion and garlic into a bean pot or large saucepan.
2. Add 6 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
3. Reducei the heat, cover the pot, and let the beans cook gently until they are tender, about 1 ½ hours.
4. Add the salt and cook the beans, uncovered, for another 15 minutes.
5. In a separate pan, cook the bacon gently in the lard or drippings until it is slightly browned.
6. Add the tomatoes with their juice, and stir in the chilies and coriander.
7. Cook the tomato mixture over a fairly high heat for about 10 minutes, until it is well seasoned and thick.
8. Add the tomato mixture to the beans and let everything cook, uncovered, over low heat for about 15 minutes.
9. Serve in small individual bowls with grilled meat, or add some more liquid and serve as a soup.
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