Ranchette Style Beans

Use a 1 pound bag of beans. No need to soak the beans first!

Place everything into a crock-pot the day before you plan to eat. Let it cook on high overnight. Add more water if needed and stir occasionally to make sure the beans aren’t cooking to the bottom of the pot.

Slow cooking overnight is the key. It really lets the flavors blend and penetrate the beans. Neither the salt nor the vinegar stopped the beans from softening.

Al Pastor seasoning is available in Mexican supermarkets. If you can’t find it, substitute Adobo seasoning or a Tablespoon each of Paprika and Ancho chili powder.

Thanks to The Homesick Texan for inspiring this!