For Betty T. in Ga. I am partial to Pinto Beans especially with Mexican, Tex-Mex or Bar B Q foods. Not bad just with some cornbread and a fruit salad. This is one of my favorite recipes.

Great Pinto Beans

1 pound dried pintos, washed and sorted
About 6 cups water
1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 small can tomato sauce
1 cove chopped garlic
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon pure chili powder
4 slices coarse chopped bacon
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Cover beans with water and soda and let stand over night. Add a few drops oil and simmer on low about 2 hours. Meanwhile , fry and saute the onion until partially cooked. Add bacon, onion and all the rest and water if necessary, cover and cook until tender. You can thicken the beans by using a potato masher to mash some of the beans or use instant mashed potatoes. ENJOY
Jim in Texas

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