*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                      San Fernando Valley Pinquitos

Recipe By     : Mrs. C. L. Brown of Santa Maria, CA
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : California                       Main Dishes
                Side Dishes                      Beans and Legumes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         pinquito beans (or pinto beans) -- soaked overnight
                        fresh water or broth -- to cover
   2      cups          sliced apples
   1 1/2  cups          tomato juice
     1/4  cup           brown sugar
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   4      small         onions -- sliced
     1/2  pound         bulk port sausage
   1      teaspoon      chili powder -- or more
   1      teaspoon      salt -- or to taste
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper -- or to taste

Rinse the beans and cover well with fresh water.  Let the beans soak the 
overnight.  After the beans have soaked, drain and cover well with more fresh 
water.  Bring the beans to a boil.  Cover and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or 
until tender.  Drain the beans.

Prepare a combination of all remaining ingredients, being sure to mix sausage 
well with the apples, etc.  (Do not cook sausage first, says Mrs. Brown.)  
Bring to a boil and mix with the drained beans.  Allow to simmer for at least 
2 hours.

Cook's Notes:  You might want to degrease before serving, if you make it Mrs. 
Brown's way...  

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Serving Ideas : Mrs. Brown suggests serving with toasted garlic bread.

NOTES : This recipe arrived inside a package of pinquito bean seeds from the 
Park Seed Company.