Comments on: Classic Refried Beans

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:53:00 +0000

In reply to Kristen. Hi Kristin, I am interested in doing something similar. How did it turn out?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:34:32 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. Fantastic and I completely agree Kimberly! :)

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:20:52 +0000

I don’t know what barmid who left a comment on here was talking about but, these beans were absolutely delicious!!!
I did add cumin to flavor it up a bit. I wish I could give these 10 stars rating.
Hands-down, the best refried bean recipe I’ve ever tried..

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:33:08 +0000

In reply to Ethan. Thanks Ethan!

By: Ethan

Ethan — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:27:31 +0000

I love making these beans. I’m glad you don’t bother putting salt as an ingredient. I’ve seen some recipes with add 1/tsp salt to your beans and I’m like. 1/4 cup more like it.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:51:16 +0000

In reply to Kristen. Great questions... One pound of dry beans = six cups cooked beans, drained. My refried bean recipe makes 6 cups or 12 half cup servings or so depending on how much each person takes. I have not done a pressure cooker method, only stovetop as on the recipe post here. For the crowd you're having, 3-4 pounds dry beans sounds about right.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:58:09 +0000

Hi Kevin
First of all, great name. My brother and my son are both named Kevin, so I should know. : )

I want to cook up a big batch of refried beans for a party in a couple of days, and I want to use my pressure cooker. A lot of the pressure cooker recipes say throw everything in all at once – beans, water or stock, onions, garlic, epazote if using, and pressure cook for 45 minutes or so, and then simply mash without “re” frying. That would be the easiest way to go. Have you ever tried that method? Do you have any tips? Also, for 35 – 40 people, will it be enough to cook 2 lbs of dried beans? 3 lbs?

thanks in advance for any advice you can give

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:45:27 +0000

In reply to Karina. Soaking beans can help improve the texture of the final product once the beans are cooked and reduce the gas produced when it's digested, but it isn't necessary to soak them.

By: Karina

Karina — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:14:07 +0000

Question: I’ve always soaked my beans the night before and drained them before cooking in fresh water. Is there any benefit to pre-soaking, or am I just wasting my time and water? Please advise.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:13:07 +0000

In reply to barmid. Thanks for giving these a try Barry!