by Randall Beans | Dec 1, 2015 | Baked Beans, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Back when cowboys roamed the plains, beans were a critical part of their diet. Why? It was easy to carry a sack of dried beans and a hunk of salt pork in your saddle bags. But we’ve jazzed up the classic cowboy pork and bean recipe. For one thing, forget the...
by Randall Beans | May 1, 2014 | Baked Beans, Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Pork and beans is and classic, down-home and family friendly recipe. It became popular in the early 1800’s, feeding everyone from city folk to cowboys blazing trails in the Southwest. Few dishes have as rich of a history in our culture like pork and beans. This...
by Randall Beans | Dec 4, 2013 | Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Quick Recipes
Some people see winter as a time to stay indoors and hunker down. But hey, there’s a whole world of winter fun to explore out there! There’s cross country skiing and downhill skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, winter hiking and camping, to say nothing...
by Randall Beans | Oct 30, 2013 | Hearty, Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Soup
Looking for a new spin on chili? This hearty and delicious stew features many of the same ingredients as regular old chili does–tomatoes, pinto beans, chilis and hot sauce–but lean, slow-cooked pork gives it a distinct Mexican flair. You’ll also find...