Pinto Beans

1-16 ounce package of dried Pinto Beans

4 strips of Turkey bacon, chopped

1/2 white onion, chopped

salt and pepper

With the pinto beans I used the "quick soak" method...which is - in a large pot bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the dried pinto beans, boil at a rapid boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand in the pot for 1 hour. Then drain and rinse the beans.

Then in the same large pot over medium-high heat add the bacon and onion and let that cook for about 10 minutes. Then add about 8 cups of water and then the rinsed pinto beans. Simmer that with the lid tilted until desired tenderness (usually about 2 hours...but can cook longer).

Then taste and add the salt and pepper to your liking.

Enjoy!!!!