Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups dried pinto beans
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • A splash of Worcestershire sauce

Instruction

  • Place beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water
  • Soak at least 6 hours and up to 12 hours or overnight
  • Drain and transfer the beans to a saucepan
  • Add enough cold water to the pan to cover the beans by 1 to 2 inches and bring to a boil over high heat
  • Reduce the heat, skim any foam that rises to the surface and simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours; adjust the heat up or down to maintain the simmer and add more water only as needed to keep the beans covered
  • To the pot of beans and their cooking liquid, add the molasses, ketchup, mustard and paprika and stir to mix
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring, until then ingredients are well mixed and heated through, 10-15 minutes
  • (Alternatively, mix the cooked beans with your favorite barbecue sauce
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