Frijoles Puercos

Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with this rich and creamy "Frijoles Puercos" recipe. This traditional Mexican dish seamlessly blends hearty beans with the robust flavors of chorizo, jalapeños, and cheese, creating a delightful dip or side dish that is sure to impress. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or as a savory accompaniment to your favorite Mexican meals.

Ingredients

🫘 500g pinto beans, Paisano
🧄 1 clove garlic
🧅 1 small onion, divided use
🧂 Salt de grano, coarse
💧 Water, enough to cover
🌶️ 300g pork chorizo, AG
🧈 1 tablespoon pork lard
🌶️ Pickled jalapeño peppers, La Costeña
🌶️ 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, La Costeña
🧀 150g Chihuahua cheese, La Vaquita, grated

Instructions

1- Clean the Beans:

• Inspect and rinse 500g of pinto beans, removing any impurities.

2- Soak the Beans:

• In a bowl, cover the beans with enough water and let them soak for 4 hours or overnight. Drain the water.

3- Cook the Beans:

• In a clay pot, combine the soaked beans, 1 clove of garlic, a piece of onion, and enough water to cover the beans. Cook on high heat.

4- Manage Foam:

• Stir intermittently, skimming off any foam that forms.
• Cook for about 1 hour and 10 minutes until beans are nearly tender, then add salt.

5- Finish Cooking:

• Allow beans to cook with salt for an additional 5 minutes.
• Set aside once done.

6- Prepare Ingredients:

• Finely chop a clove of garlic and 1/4 of the onion.
• Grate 150g of Chihuahua cheese.

7- Sauté Aromatics:

• In a small pot, heat 1 tablespoon of pork lard.
• Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

8- Cook Chorizo:

• Add 300g of pork chorizo to the pot.
• Break it apart and cook thoroughly, stirring frequently.

9- Purée Beans:

• Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid.
• Blend the beans with pickled jalapeños, a chipotle pepper, and some reserved liquid to a smooth consistency.

10- Combine Ingredients:

• Pour blended beans into the pot with the chorizo.
• Repeat blending with remaining beans and combine all in the pot.

11- Simmer and Stir:

• On medium heat, stir and mash the mixture to integrate the chorizo fully, for about 10 minutes.

12- Add Jalapeños and Cheese:

• Incorporate additional pickled jalapeños and most of the grated cheese while stirring.

13- Final Simmer:

• Simmer for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Adjust seasoning if necessary.

14- Serve and Garnish:

• Serve warm.
• Garnish with reserved cheese and extra jalapeños.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 6 hours (including soaking time)
Servings: 8
Calories: Approximately 250 per serving
Protein: 14g
Fats: 13g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Equipment:

• Clay pot, Mexican traditional style
• Blender, Oster
• Cheese grater
• Collapsible colander

Cooking Tips

• Use fresh, high-quality chorizo for the best flavor.
• Adjust the amount of jalapeños to your desired spice level.
• If you prefer a smoother consistency, blend the beans longer.

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Frijoles Puercos