30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Copycat Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans
Copycat Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans
Copycat Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans
⏱4h
👥6
🔥220 cal
Easy
🍽️Southern
A classic, comforting side dish replicating the beloved Cracker Barrel pinto beans. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward cooking process.
A classic, comforting side dish replicating the beloved Cracker Barrel pinto beans. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward cooking process.
Rinse Pinto Beans thoroughly and pick out any debris.
Place Beans in a large pot and cover with Water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until Beans are tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
In the same pot, heat Bacon Grease over medium heat. Add Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add cooked Beans, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, and Red Pepper Flakes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Add reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing flavors to meld.
Serve hot.
Ingredients
6
1450 gPinto Beans-dried
81920 mLWater
115 mLBacon Grease
1/27.5 mLOnion-chopped
15 mLGarlic-minced
15 mLBrown Sugar
1/27.5 mLMolasses
1/27.5 mLApple Cider Vinegar
15 mLSalt
1/42.5 mLBlack Pepper
1/42.5 mLRed Pepper Flakes
Equipment
Large pot
Colander
Wooden spoon
Instructions
Rinse Pinto Beans thoroughly and pick out any debris.
Place Beans in a large pot and cover with Water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until Beans are tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
In the same pot, heat Bacon Grease over medium heat. Add Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add cooked Beans, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, and Red Pepper Flakes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Add reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing flavors to meld.
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