Porky refried beans (Frijoles refritos) from Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico (page 55) by Rick Martinez

  • scallions
  • rendered lard
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  • Serves : 6 cups

  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute bacon fat or vegetable oil for rendered lard.

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Accompaniments: Flour-dusted whole fried fish marinated in garlic and lime (Mojarra frita); Marinated beef grilled with chorizo and jalapeños served with grilled quesadillas (Carne asada)

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    Can substitute bacon fat or vegetable oil for rendered lard.

  • ashley_84p4kf on February 02, 2026

    There’s a LOT of lard in these. I’m going to try them again with 1/3 cup bacon grease to try and balance the fat and flavor a bit more.

  • als102 on July 01, 2025

    These are stupidly good, I legitimately cannot stop eating them

  • Stephenn31 on February 12, 2024

    Really good! Done in instant pot for 30 min and natural release. Really good flavour. I didn’t add enough bacon fat or salt the first time but I would make again

  • RachaelHeath09 on August 19, 2023

    Absolutely love. I’ve done this with canned beans and it’s good. But I’ve also done it with rancho gordo beans…. And that was out of this world. Bacon fat is also a good sub in a pinch.

  • mllamas on July 07, 2022

    Must love lard! But oh so tasty!

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