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Beans and beer: The perfect marriage for my Cinco de Mayo festivities.

Searching through a number of recipes both online and in cookbooks, I was looking for some inspiration to create a traditional Mexican bean dish with some of my own modifications. I went back to a trusted book from Rancho Gordo and found just what I was looking for… Mexican Drunken Beans.

The result is just the right combination of sweet and spicy. We had them along side some delicious shredded pork tamales and agreed that even if Cinco de Mayo isn’t the most traditional of Mexican holidays, it is the perfect excuse to make some incredible Hispanic food (not that an excuse is ever really needed…)

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Pinto beans are used in a wide variety of dishes in traditional Southwestern cuisine. Hurst’s® El Cantarito Pinto Beans come in a 2lbs. package and work great when trying to feed a large group (or just a few BIG eaters) without breaking the bank. (Feeds 12 for under a $1.00 per serving!)

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We get a lot of inquiries about how to use our beans other than in soup recipes. One of my personal favorites, especially during the warm summer months, is this cold black bean and corn salad. With just a few simple ingredients, it can be the perfect appetizer or side item at your next Mexican fiesta. (more…)