Frijoles Puercos are refried beans mixed with cooked chorizo, melted cheese and smoky chipotle pepper. They are very popular at parties to accompany the main meal or even as a bean dip served with tortilla chips.
¼cuppickled jalapeños with 2 tablespoons of the juicechopped
4 to 6slicesbaconoptional
Instructions
In a medium pot or large skillet, add the vegetable shortening (or lard) and heat over medium heat. Cook the chorizo until almost crispy.
In a blender, puree the cooked beans with the chipotle pepper in two different batches.
Add bean mixture to the cooked chorizo.
Mix the beans and chorizo well to incorporate then add the shredded cheese.
Mix the cheese into the beans really well then add the jalapeños and jalapeño juice. Cook for another five minutes or so in low heat to incorporate all of the flavors.
Serve hot with tortilla chips like a bean dip or as side dish.
Notes
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze in small containers or ziploc freezer bags for up to 3 months.