Bill Miller Pinto Bean Recipe

Problem: Beans are still hard after 3 hours.

Problem: Broth is too thin.

Problem: Not salty enough.

Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, but leave it cracked about half an inch to allow steam to escape (this prevents the broth from becoming cloudy). bill miller pinto bean recipe

Simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours. Check the beans every 45 minutes. If the liquid level drops below the beans, add a half cup of hot water. Problem: Beans are still hard after 3 hours

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add the diced salt pork or bacon. Cook until crispy and the fat has rendered out, about 5–7 minutes. Do not drain the fat. Add the 2 tablespoons of lard and let it melt. Problem: Broth is too thin