Refried Beans

Frijoles Refritos

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Preparation info
  • Makes:

    1 quart

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
My South Texas Kitchen: Traditional Recipes And Modern Tips

By Yvette Zuniga Jemison

Published 2022

  • About

For as long as I can remember my mother has kept a jar of rendered bacon fat on her stove top. This flavorful fat is used for making refried beans which continues to be a staple dish in my own home. Refried beans are made with leftover pinto beans that are mashed and cooked in fat, hence refried. The bacon drippings add a distinct smoky flavor which makes a tasty side dish, but vegetable oil can be used allowing the pure flavor of the beans to shine. The whole beans are mashed to your prefe