We used a lot of the turkey in casseroles and soups but saved the thighs for the playoffs. We made our own cheese sauce and guacamole (diced jalapeños, lime juice and everything bagel powder), halved cherry tomatoes and diced onion, our own beans with chorizo, cabbage slaw, and topped them with turkey. Much cheaper than ordering chicken wings and nachos from somewhere.
by Low_Awareness5230
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Looks fantastic!
I’m supposed to include a recipe lol
To soak and cook dry pinto beans
Soak beans: While soaking dry pinto beans isn’t absolutely necessary, I do recommend it. Soaking helps clean the beans and ensures they are soft and plump before cooking. To soak, place the beans in a large pot and add enough cool water to cover the beans by two inches. Let the beans soak on the counter overnight.
Drain beans: Transfer the beans to a colander to drain. Rinse the beans lightly with water and drain again.
Add water + optional flavoring: Place the beans in a large pot and season the beans with ½ teaspoon of salt. Add enough water to cover the beans by three inches. If you want to flavor the beans, feel free to toss in a yellow onion (quartered), fresh garlic (smashed and peeled), a bay leaf and even a hambone!
Simmer: Bring the water to a rapid simmer and then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the beans are tender, but not bursting or mushy, about 1-2 hours. Make sure you check on the beans a few times during cooking to make sure they remain covered in water – add more water as necessary.
Pro Tip: The exact amount of time dry beans will take to cook can greatly vary depending upon how “old” they are. “Old” beans that have been sitting on the grocery store shelf or in your pantry for months (or years) will take much longer to cook than “new” beans.
Drain, reserving liquid: Once the beans are soft, drain them in a colander, reserving about ½ cup of the liquid. Rinse the beans with cool water and drain again.
Use or store: Allow the beans to cool down completely after cooking. Either use the pinto beans according to the instructions below or store them (with the liquid) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.