Lard Recipes

Authentic Mexican Re-Fried Beans Serves 4-6

Re-fried beans make a delicious dip for crisp tortilla chips, a taco filling or simply as a side to enlighten any Mexican style meal. York Foods Lard truly adds an authentic flavour to this dish.

You will need:

• 1 can black beans
• 1 can pinto beans or substitute cannelini beans
• 3 Tbsp York Foods Lard
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 3 bacon middle rashers, finely diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½-1 whole dried ancho chilli, crumbled/chopped
• 2 cups water or chicken stock
• Salt and lime juice to taste.

Directions

1. Rinse beans well under cold water, drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, sweat onion and bacon in lard until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute to soften but not brown.
3. Add spice mix and cook for about 3 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add dried ancho chilli.
5. Add beans and mash slightly with the back of a spoon or potato masher Add 1 cup of water or stock and cook until evaporated over medium heat.
6. Add the second cup of water or stock and cook to a ‘dip’ consistency over medium/low heat.
7. Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving. Serve warm.