Of course this can be cooked by other methods such as a crock pot or Insta Pot....do adjust times to fit the method.

2 full cups dry pinto beans (1 pound)

5 to 6 c. water

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2 T. oil or bacon grease

1/4 c. dried chopped onion

1 tsp. garlic granules​

sea salt to taste

1 tsp. liquid smoke

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Sort beans and rinse well. Do NOT pre-soak beans. Put in medium pot. Add water. Bring to a full rolling boil, then turn heat down to low, cover, simmer until getting tender (up to 2 hours) 

Add oil/grease, onion, garlic, salt, liquid smoke. Bring to full rolling boil, turn heat to lowest, cover,  cook 1 to 2, or more, hours until it is getting thickened. Can drain the cooked beans and save liquids for making bean soup or chili.

Refried beans:  put drained cooked pintos and a bit of oil or butter in fry pan, mash and heat, adding in some of the saved cooking liquids as needed. Can also add spices, etc.