Barn Raising Beans Recipes

BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Stir in onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, cayenne, cumin, chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and water and stir well. Simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes or until it has thickened. Stir in the chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve hot over rice with various toppings.

BARN-RAISING BEANS

Steps:

• in large bowl place beans and cover with water, soak for 1 hour.
• meanwhile in a 3qt saucepan cook bacon over med heat until bacon is browned.
• reduce heat to med and add remaining ingredients (except 4 cups water and beans).
• cook stirring occasionally until onions are crispy tender.
• drain beans, add to vegetable mixture.
• add 4 cups water, cook over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
• reduce heat to med, cover, cook stirring occasionally until beans are fork tender (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
• remove bay leaves and cloves before serving.

BARN-RAISING BEANS

Steps:

• In large bowl place beans; cover with water. Soak for 1 hr. Meanwhile, in 3- qt saucepan cook bacon over med. high heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is browned (6 to 8 min.). Reduce heat to med. Add remaining ingredients except 4 c. water and beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisply tender (2 to 3 min.) Drain beans; add to vegetable mixture. Add 4 c. water. Cook over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Reduce heat to med. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally until beans are fork tender (1 1/2. to 2 hr.). Remove bay leaves and cloves *1 lb. dried kidney beans can be substitutted for 1 lb. dried red beans. Cook for 60 to 70 minutes.

BARN RAISING STEW

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
• Heat oil in stew pot over medium heat.
• Add chicken, onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
• Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer for 30 minutes.