BORRACHO BEANS

| Difficulty Level:   | Serves 16  | Prep Time: 5 min  | Cooking Time: 1 Hr |

In this recipe, Borracho Beans are a great side dish to enjoy with friends and family. This recipe pairs perfectly with our Fall Off the Bone Perfectly Smoked Ribs.

   Ingredients:
2 lbs. Pinto Beans (Pre-Soaked for 24 Hours)
1 lbs. Tomatoes (Sliced)
1/2 Cups of Jalapeno (Seeded, Stemmed, and Diced)
1 Cup of Cilantro (Roughly Chopped)
1/2 Cup of Chives (Diced)
1 tbsp. of Garlic (Chopped)
1/2 tsp. Cumin Seed (Ground)
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
8 oz. Raw Bacon Slab (Chopped)
3/4 Cup of Chicken Base
24 oz. Kitchen Beer
Water (As Needed)
How to prepare the Beans:
  1. Soak the beans overnight.
  2. Combine all ingredients except beer in a stock pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to simmer.
  4. Add beer and continue to simmer until the beans are cooked throughout. This might take about 1 hour.
  5. Add water as needed if the beans dry during cooking.
How to assemble the dish:
  1. Transfer the cooked beans into serving bowls.
  2. Top with feta cheese and freshly chopped tomatoes.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro.