Beans In The Pot Master Recipe

• 1 lb Pinto beans, cranberry beans, or possibly Anasazi beans
• 2 med onions, minced
• 5 whl garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 x Bay leaves or possibly sprigs cilantro

1. Place beans in large pot; add in water to cover by at least 2 inches.
2. Soak overnight or possibly use quick-cook method: Bring to a boil, cook 2 min, then remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
3. Drain beans, then return to pot and add in wataer to cover by 1 inch.
4. Add in onions and garlic.
5. For a Mexican flavor, add in cilantro and mint; for an Italian flavor, add in a bay leaf or possibly two.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered, stirring once or possibly twice, for 1 1/2 - 2 hrs, or possibly till the beans are tender.
7. Add in water as needed, sufficient to cover beans with a little extra on top, but do not add in too much or possibly the beans "drown" and their flavor is compromised.
8. Season to taste with salt.
9. Yields about 6 c. of cooked beans.

pinto beans, onions, garlic, bay leaves

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beans-in-the-pot-master-recipe-81158 (may not work)