- 1/2 cup lard
- 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- salt to taste
- 1 cup water
- Melt the lard in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat; when the lard is hot, add the beans. Stir constantly while cooking until the beans reach a paste-like consistency. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low and stir in the water. Simmer and stir until the beans cook down to your desired consistency.