Homemade Refried Beans

Directions

• Overnight soaked beans
• Begin by soaking the pinto beans overnight in water, using four times the amount of water to beans. Add a tablespoon of salt to the soaking water. The beans will swell to at least three times their original size.
• Add hydrated beans (minus soaking liquid) to Instant Pot
• After soaking, rinse the beans. Place the beans in an Instant Pot with the ham bone and 1 ½ tablespoons of salt. Add enough water to cover the beans by half an inch. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then allow a natural release. Remove 1 to 2 cups of the cooking liquid and set it aside. Take out the ham bone, returning any meat to the beans. Mash some of the beans to your desired consistency.
• Add cooked beans to large skillet
• Next, heat the bacon drippings in a large skillet and sauté the chopped onion until it begins to turn golden. Add the mashed beans and simmer until the mixture thickens to a watery refried bean consistency. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Feel free to mash more beans with your spatula for a creamier texture.
• Season and Enjoy!
• Finally, season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Enjoy your homemade refried beans!