Schmaltz-Refried Pinto Beans

Name: Schmaltz-Refried Pinto Beans
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces slab bacon, sliced ¼ inch thick; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 dried chile de árbol, seeds removed, crushed, or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1½ cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; ⅓ cup schmaltz (chicken fat); 1 teaspoon (or more) apple cider vinegar

By Chris MoroccoPhotographer Gentl Hyers

January 19, 2016

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Gentl & Hyers

Most store-bought lard (the traditional fat in refried beans) is nearly flavorless, unlike chicken fat, which is delicious and readily available.

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