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Frijoles Negro Barrachos Aka Drunk Black Beans

Authentic black beans made from scratch and way better than anything that comes out of a can! Not that there is anything wrong with beans that way! just that these are as different as night and day when compared to canned. You could probably save time and use canned beans in place of the dried. Just be sure to rinse very very well. I am finally getting some of my 'secret' (lol) recipes on zaar. Since i tend to measure in my hand or just add a 'pinch' of this or 'enough' of that it is difficult to post the ones that i make here day in and day out. This is a recipe that i can make probably with my eyes closed! Dark beer is too strongly flavored and light beer not strong enough for this so use a regular beer. Dos equis (xx) or even budweiser beer works well here. You could also used dried herbs and spices but your mouth will be rewarded if you use fresh. I learned how to cook lots of different authentic mexican dishes from several different friends over the years. The biggest and best thi

Steps

Sort and rinse beans.
Put beans in a dutch oven and cover with cool water to 3 or 4 inches over the beans.
Soak overnight or bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes , remove from heat , cover and 1 hour.
Drain and rinse beans and return to dutch oven with fresh water about 2 inches over the beans.
Add one onion half with skin , bay leaf and baking soda to the dutch oven containing the beans and water.
No salt yet ! using high heat bring beans to a boil then lower heat to medium high a and cook 20-25 minutes or until beans are al dente.
Remove from the heat completely and season with salt , to taste.
Do not add salt prior to this as beans will stay tough.
Meanwhile , make seasoning paste: with scissors , cut stems from chilies and open them down one side to discard seeds and any large membrane.
Put chilies in a bowl with very hot water to cover well and weigh down with something to keep them submerged.
Soak for at least 15 minutes or until you are ready for them.
Skip if using c.

Ingredients

dried black beans, baking soda, bay leaf, ancho chilies, yellow onions, celery, carrots, garlic cloves, cumin seed, coriander seed, whole cloves, black peppercorns, jalapeno, oregano, olive oil, diced tomatoes, beer, chicken broth, cilantro, limes, juice and zest of, rice