Being from the south, we like our beans. One of my favorite is a nice bowl of Cajun Pinto Beans! It’s perfect for fall weather! So throw on your sweats and let’s get to cookin’!

For your beans, you’re going to want to soak them in water overnight. Beans should NOT be canned. Get the big bag from your local grocery store. Let them soak in the refrigerator for 10-12 hours prior to cooking!

Ingredients!

3 cups pinto beans, dried

3 qts water

1/2 cup onion sliced thin

1-2 ea garlic clove, chopped

1 ea jalapeño, chopped

2 tbsp lard or butter

3 tbsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning

Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Drain and rinse soaked beans

2. Combine the beans, water, onion, garlic, jalapeño in a pot

3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered for about an hour

4. Check the pot from time to time and add more water, if needed, to keep the beans covered.

5. Add the lard or butter, salt and Cajun seasoning. Do not let the beans dry. There should always be some broth. Add hot water if necessary!

Enjoy!!

There are many variations of this recipe you can use. For instance, using a crockpot. This would allow the beans to get much more tender. You can utilize the same ingredients just set the crockpot on low for 4 hours after you let sit overnight.