Shelly's Recipe

WINE COUNTRY STYLE BEANS

Category: Beans

2 cups pinquito (small pink) beans
1 strip bacon, diced
1 / 2 cup ham, diced
1 cup red wine
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic
3 / 4 cup tomato puree
1 / 4 cup salsa
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano, crushed
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt (or to taste)

Pick through the beans and remove any small stones. Place in pot, cover with water and soak overnight. Drain beans, place in a large pot, cover with a generous amount of fresh water, and simmer for two hours, or until tender.

Saute bacon and ham until slightly browned. Add garlic; saute 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add red wine, tomato puree, salsa, sugar, mustard, oregano, cumin and salt.

Drain most liquid from beans and save. Stir in sauce and simmer for 1 to 2 hour. Add some of the saved liquid if beans get too dry. Serves 6-8