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How Do You Make Refried Black Beans?

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How Do You Make Refried Black Beans?

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This dish is southern Mexico’s answer to the refried pinto beans most commonly found in the United States. Serves 8. Inspect the beans carefully by placing them, 1/2 cup at a time, on a large dinner plate and removing any stones or bad beans. Rinse the beans in a strainer under cool water. Place the beans with 8 cups water in a large pot over high heat. Bring the beans to a rapid boil and let cook for 3 minutes, skimming any gray foam that comes to the surface. Lower the heat to medium and keep at a rapid simmer for 30 minutes. Add the salt, optional epazote or mint, bacon and chilies. Continue to simmer for 1 1/2 more hours or until the beans are very soft. Remove the chilies and epazote or mint and keep beans warm. Heat one tablespoon lard, bacon drippings or canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add a cup of beans and their liquid. Mash the beans in the pan with a potato masher until they are almost smooth. Ther

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