Best 3 Drunken Pintos With Cilantro And Bacon Rick Bayless Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with "Drunken Pintos with Cilantro and Bacon," a recipe inspired by the renowned chef Rick Bayless. This flavorful dish combines the rustic charm of pinto beans with the savory smokiness of bacon, the refreshing brightness of cilantro, and the delightful kick of tequila. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of crafting this mouthwatering dish that's perfect for a casual gathering or a special occasion.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
DRUNKEN PERUANO BEANS WITH CILANTRO AND BACON
This recipe is adapted from Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen. I purchased some peruano beans (also called mayocoba beans) and wasn't sure what to do with them and found this recipe online. Peruano beans can be used any time navy beans are used and are from Mexico. This is a nice and spicy pot of beans that you can throw inside of a burrito or just eat plain. I added extra jalapenos and used red onion instead of yellow (I did not change the recipe--only how I made it). I also used rum in place of tequila because it's what I had. Very tasty! Thank you Rick Bayless!
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse the beans thoroughly and bring to a boil along with the salt pork in generously salted water.
- Simmer until done.
- Drain, reserving 1 cup of the water and remove salt pork.
- In the meantime, saute the bacon until done but not crispy.
- Drain and set aside.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings and saute the onion and chilies until soft.
- Add the garlic and saute until the raw garlic smell is gone.
- Add the beans to the onion mixture with the reserved bacon.
- Add some of the reserved bean cooking liquid to get the desired texture (just loose but not soupy).
- Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the tequila and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the cilantro, stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 135.7, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.1
DRUNKEN PINTOS WITH CILANTRO AND BACON (RICK BAYLESS)
These beans are wonderful. If you're short on time, you can even use canned pinto beans. But try making from scratch, as it makes a HUGE difference! This is Rick Bayless' version of Frijoles Charros.
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Grains
Time 3h
Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- BEANS:.
- Sort and rinse the beans thoroughly. Scoop into a 4 quart saucepan.
- Add 5 cups water; remove any beans that float.
- Add the cubed pork (or extra chopped bacon) and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and gently simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 2 hours.
- Stir gently occasionally, and keep water level a good 1/2 inch above the level of the beans.
- FLAVORINGS:.
- In a medium skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon but leave behind the drippings.
- Pour off all the drippings except 2 Tablespoons.
- Return pan to medium heat.
- Add the onions and chiles and fry until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Scrape the onion mixture into the beans; taste and season with salt.
- Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
- If the beans seem soupy, boil over medium heat until they are the consistency of a nice brothy bean soup.
- You can also take 1/4 of the beans and run them through the blender with a bit of broth, then return to pan.
- Just before serving, stir in the tequila and cilantro.
- Serve in warm bowls topped with the crumbled bacon.
FRIJOLES BORRACHOS: DRUNKEN BEANS
Provided by Aarón Sánchez
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash the beans thoroughly in cold water, discarding any stones or rotten beans.
- Place the beans in a wide, short saucepot (rondeau), and cover with water by 2 inches. Cook for 30 minutes, and then, add the tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and beer. Cook until the beans are tender, about another 30 minutes.
- With a potato masher, crush the beans, to thicken the bean liquid. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Use dry pinto beans: Soaking and cooking dry beans is more economical and gives you better control over the flavor and texture of your dish.
- Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape: Overcooked beans will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use good-quality lager: The beer adds a subtle flavor to the beans, so choose a beer that you enjoy drinking.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: Crispy bacon adds a smoky, savory flavor to the beans.
- Add the cilantro and lime juice just before serving: This will help to brighten the flavors of the dish.
Conclusion:
Drunken pintos with cilantro and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of bold flavors from the beer, bacon, and cilantro makes this dish a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pinto beans, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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