Pork and Beans

Today is pinto beans with pork.  Good protein that sticks.  Just don't forget the beano. LOL
I add a little spice and play around always trying something different since this is a staple in our family.


1 pkg dry pinto's
a couple strips of bacon depending on how much fat you want to add
1 frozen package of onions and pepper
several garlic cloves minced
1 small jar of salsa or diced tomatoes with green chilis
kosher salt
ground black pepper
freeze dried jalapeno flakes
red pepper flakes
grated cheddar cheese

Pork Tenderloin
Bake the pork tenderloin in the oven at 350 wrapped in foil for 30-45 minutes depending on the size
You can do this the night before if you want

Soak the beans overnight...rinse and cover with water about an inch above the beans. Turn on the stove and let them boil low for a couple hours.  Then begin to add your ingredients.

I fry up some bacon until it is not completely done and crispy.
minced garlic ( I use the garlic I store in olive oil in the fridge, I put some in my mini food processor and you get some oil in there as well)
saute the onions/pepper and garlic before adding
Cut the tenderloin into bite size chunks and add to the beans
add all the ingredients and simmer for about another hour.
MAKE SURE OU DON'T LET THE BEANS DRY OUT..ADD WATER AS NEEDED BUT NOT TO MAKE A SOUP.. STIR TO KEEP FROM STICKING TO THE PAN

When serving, grate cheddar cheese on top, it's similar to a chili