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Borrachos
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38 Reviews
JudyH
March 24, 2019
This dish is delicious. My great regret is that it took me 10 years to try it! For every bean eater out there, don’t delay!
Racr M.
May 8, 2013
I love beans- but no matter which soak method I use they are always tough. I've been cooking all my life, but am new to beans from scratch (Polish/Czech heritage). What am I doing wrong or not doing?
TheWimpyVegetarian
March 10, 2013
I'm just seeing this! I'm def making this. Soon. It looks like a perfect dinner for me!
susan G.
August 10, 2012
Thanks for the link to the veg version on your blog. Soon!
Have you ever found Jacob Cattle Beans? They're another old Maine bean. I used to order 10# about once a year, for a woman who told me they were the only bean she used to make her baked beans.
Poor Bart, in the comments on your blog -- Incendiary pot of beans he made!
Have you ever found Jacob Cattle Beans? They're another old Maine bean. I used to order 10# about once a year, for a woman who told me they were the only bean she used to make her baked beans.
Poor Bart, in the comments on your blog -- Incendiary pot of beans he made!
cassiel66
July 1, 2012
Made this last weekend. I almost ate the whole pot in 3 days. I topped each serving with pico de gallo. I froze half to enjoy later. If anyone has a suggestion on how to get the smoky flavor without bacon so I can make it for my vegetarian friends, let me know.
MrsWheelbarrow
July 1, 2012
This is the best recipe in the world for dried beans. My husband is a vegetarian, so I substitute smoked paprika for the bacon - up to two teaspoons, depending on your preference for smoky/spicy.
lastnightsdinner
July 1, 2012
Oh, MrsW, you're so sweet - thank you :)
cassiel66, I actually have another version of this which I believe is vegan, and just as tasty as the porky version. You can find that here: http://lastnightsdinner.net/2010/03/16/borrachos-remixed/
Good luck and enjoy!
cassiel66, I actually have another version of this which I believe is vegan, and just as tasty as the porky version. You can find that here: http://lastnightsdinner.net/2010/03/16/borrachos-remixed/
Good luck and enjoy!
Nomnomnom
March 9, 2013
Just ordered some beans from RG and cannot wait to try this recipe. It's going to be great, I know! Cheers!
PVDcook
December 9, 2011
I already soaked my beans overnight for another recipe but have decided to switch to this after all the good reviews! Do i still need to boil them or can I skip that step? Can't wait to have this for dinner!
Midge
November 15, 2011
Made these last night to serve with cornbread and wow, my husband and I nearly polished off the entire pot. So delicious and will surely be made again!
galsmu
October 17, 2011
Great flavor! Served these along with no-bean chili to give people options. I did soak the beans for a couple hours while I ran errands plus cooked everything a bit longer. Will definitely make these again.
AntoniaJames
September 11, 2011
Served this tonight with an herb and fresh corn baked polenta, and Crook's Corner's Green Peach Salad on the side. Sensational! I did not have any dark beer, so I used a Bavarian Weissbier, adding a splash of Worcestershire and a scant tablespoon of molasses, for color and because it seemed a bit bland. I don't eat chilies, but I did add a couple of bay leaves. I used heirloom cranberry beans, which must have been very fresh because I soaked them overnight, and it took about 15 minutes to get them nice and tender when I cooked them the next day. I have to confess that I'm not terribly fond of most beers (fresh Oktoberfest beer in Munich in late September being a notable exception), and I'm not terribly fond of bean dishes like this. But I really like this one, a lot. ;o)
SKK
April 3, 2011
I have made this at least 6 times since January, and the response has been overhwlemingly positive. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Deaners82
September 14, 2010
Spicy, hearty, delicious. Served with tacos when we had guests over and everyone took seconds. The marjoram is a nice touch (couldn't find Mexican oregano). A very underused spice, IMO.
MrsWheelbarrow
March 11, 2010
Must chime in yet again. What a fantastic recipe- now my go-to choice when making a pot of beans for the week. In our mostly vegetarian household, I've replaced the beans w/ a little chipotle (thanks SavoryKitchen!) and add my pickled jalapenos when serving, as the husband doesn't like spicy. The Mexican oregano is so different than Italian-style, and really makes the dish.
lastnightsdinner
March 11, 2010
Aw, thank you. You're too kind :) (And by replacing the beans, you meant replacing the bacon, correct? I also really love using chipotle and/or smoked paprika as a smokey substitute for bacon. I think I see a pot of beans in my near future...
Savorykitchen
March 7, 2010
Making these again tonight. Going vegetarian with chipotle to replace the bacon.
lastnightsdinner
March 7, 2010
Yay! I'm so glad you like these! I'll probably be making them again soon for a potluck, and likely going with a bacon-free version as well.
Jennifer A.
January 1, 2010
I made these last night, substituting andouille for the bacon, and used fire roasted tomatoes. Finishing with lime juice added the perfect touch of sour to the spicy/salty/malty beans. Yum!
lastnightsdinner
January 1, 2010
I'm so glad you liked them! I have yet to try it myself, but I bet you could make a satisfying meatless version with a bit of smoked paprika in place of the bacon.
MrsWheelbarrow
January 1, 2010
smoked paprika - that's my go-to trick for turning bacon-y tastes vegetarian.
editrix
December 31, 2009
Looks like I've found our good-luck New Year's Day dinner (perhaps with some sauteed kale)!
lastnightsdinner
December 31, 2009
Thanks, and I hope you like it! It would be great with a side of greens and a hunk of cornbread, too :)
Maria T.
December 30, 2009
Yummy, this sounds delicious. Ready for my winter days. Thanks for sharing the recipe
Elycooks
December 29, 2009
Jennifer, do you drain the beans after that initial boiling? This looks lovely, BTW. Bring on the cilantro and a cold beer
lastnightsdinner
December 29, 2009
Thank you! I do not drain them - they go into the pot with the bacon and aromatics along with their cooking liquid.
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