This concerns beans :)

[Bubblingbrooks]

Aren't the store version made with pinto beans?

We use home-grown black beans. Are there any significant differences between using different varieties?

We use black as well. I like them much better

 

[Shiloh Acres]

Aren't the store version made with pinto beans?

We use home-grown black beans. Are there any significant differences between using different varieties?

That do taste very different, IMO.

Sometimes I want pinto beans, but usually prefer black. Most places I've lived you can get both kinds refried in cans at the store.

I love black beans -- gonna try growing some this year.

 

[Kim_NC]

We had a post going a couple weeks ago about canning beans from dry beans. Several of us shared our methods and experiences. Here's a link:

http://www.sufficientself.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=8306

I hope you try it. DH & I really enjoy haing our own canned beans in the pantry.

 

[lwheelr]

My sister makes refried beans, and she cooks hers, then adds bacon grease and mashes them in the pot with a potato masher.

Sort of depends on the consistency you want - if you want smooth paste, or if you like bits of bean in it.

I do mine overnight in the crock pot. I love that I can be cooking in my sleep!