RG lovers: which bean would you choose to make “just beans”?

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

The pinquito's are a touch above the pinto's IMO for a no meat bean forward cook. I also really like the vaquero beans.

[Old Glory]

Reading about beans inspired me on this cold, wet, snowy Sunday.

Beans in!

[TomfromtheSoo]

If I want just beans, it’s Pinquitos all the way! Here’s my “recipe” for just beans

8 oz Pinquitos (not soaked)
6 cups chicken stock

1. Put them in a pot
2. Bring to a boil
3. Turn down to bare simmer
4. Cook like that until beans are done, about 3 hours
5. While cooking add warm water as needed to keep the beans covered

Serve with tri-tip and crusty bread and salad. Or side to Mexican dinner. Or just eat some

Good Morning,

I wanted to thank everyone here for the post and the pinquito bean introduction. I was not familiar with that bean so ordered some from Lompoc recently. They are really excellent. Followed this stovetop recipe method with the addition half a coarse chopped onion, jalapeño, and some lard. Seasoned with salt, granulated garlic, and Mexican oregano near the end. Great with breakfast:

[Texas Larry]

RG pintos always for just beans. Preference of SWMBO also.

[Oak Smoke]

Is there a reference source where I can learn about all these different kinds of beans and what they are normally used for? I’ve seen all the different types at RG mentioned here before. I have some experience with pintos, black beans, and great northern beans, that’s it.

[yakima]

ranchogordo.com lists their beans with associated recipes. They also have couple of books.

In my experience they are all great, and all cooked same way, with some olive oil, mirepoix, and then water. For me, the categories are white, red, and black beans. Within each category the differences are subtle.