red chili nightmare

Directions

1. 1

   Red Chili Nightmare Yield: 4 servings 1 cup dried pinto beans 5 cups water 2 tablespoons lard 1 tablespoon bacon drippings 1 onion 12 ounces

2. 2

   Check the beans occasionally and add water as necessary to keep them moist

3. 3

   Pour the beans and the water in which they were soaked into a heavy saucepan and add 2 to 3 more cups of water

4. 4

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes, until the beans are cooked but s

5. 5

   Check occasionally and add water if necessary

6. 6

   Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid

7. 7

   Melt the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat

8. 8

   Add the beans and lightly fry them in the lard