Serves: 4
Beer and Bacon Pinto Beans
2 cup pinto beans
3 cup (24 fl oz/710 ml) wheat beer
Smoked bacon, thick cut
Salt and pepper
Ketchup for serving
Place the beans in a soup pot. Cover the beans with at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) of water. Soak for 8–12 hours. Drain and rinse the beans, then return them to the pot, add the beer and bacon and more water to cover the beans. Simmer for about 2 hours or until tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cornbread
Assemble the cornbread batter a few minutes before the beans are fully cooked and tender.