Refried Black Beans
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Sort through the black beans, picking out any that have gone bad. Place the rest in a large stockpot with the quart and a half of water. Add in the oregano, the quartered half onion and garlic cloves.
  2. Bring water mixture to a boil over high heat. Lower temperature to low and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans have softened. Remove sprigs from fresh oregano
  3. Once beans have become tender start this step: In a large skillet melt lard over medium heat. Add diced 1/2 onion and stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat until onions have become transparent (about 7-10 minutes). *Note if lard is not available and you still want that hint of pork flavor, use 2 Tbsp. of bacon grease and the rest as vegetable oil.*
  4. Add onion mixture to the stockpot of beans. Mix in salt, ground ancho pepper and cumin. Cook for 15 minutes over medium heat while mashing the beans. For a smoother puree place beans in a blender to “mash”.
  5. Depending on the desired consistency of your refried black beans you may want to cook them longer or add more water. If you want a runnier refried bean dish then add more water. If you want dry refried beans then cook them uncovered on low heat until they are ready.