On Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:49:13 AM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:20:21 -0700 (PDT), Bryan
>
> wrote:
>
> >I just ordered some packets of instant dried refried beans, which are far better tasting that canned anyway. With the Amazon "subscribe" thing, they were under $14 for 8 packets with free shipping.
>
> What size can do you buy that yoose two can't finish it at one meal?
> It's very easy to make refried beans from ordinary plain canned
> beans... canned refried beans contain a lot of fat and mystery
> ingredients... I wouldn't want to guess what's in instant (freeze
> dried) refried beans...

Ingredients
Pinto Beans, Salt.
source-- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FICDO8

> and they have to cost substantially more than
> making ones own with plain canned beans... next you fry pork chops use
> canned beans (with liquid) to deglaze pan while mashing... only
> seasoning needed is Penzeys adobo. Nowadays canned beans cost less
> than dried, buy them in larger cans is all, I buy the 40.5 oz cans,
> they are often on sale. Refried beans freeze very well.

I don't much like the taste of canned beans.

--Bryan