Refried Beans

I'm sorry Sunny I don't think I will be much help. I found the recipe and like I thought, there isn't really a special way I make them, basically just mashed up beans. But I will post this just in case.

4 cups dried beans, sorted and rinsed well.

Put into a large pot and cover with water about an inch over the beans. Cover and let soak overnight (or if you don't have time bring the beans and water to a boil for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat cover and soak 1 hour).

Dump out all the water and cover the beans with clean water. Boil and add 1/3 c. dehydrated onion. Cover and simmer 4-6 hours. Keep an eye on them to make sure there is still water in them. About 30 minutes before they are done check water level. If they need more water add some if there is too much dump some out. I usually keep a bit of water in there and at this point I empty most of it into a bowl or cup and add it as I need it. They thicken up a lot after you mash them so I like to hold onto the extra water. Add a heaping tablespoon of salt (or more to taste). Mash with potato masher. If they are hard cook them longer if they are dry add water. If they are runny cook with the lid off and stir so it doesn't burn. And from there you can season however you want. I can't tell you specific amounts, just to taste. You can add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, tabasco sauce... David likes them plain so I usually only add some garlic powder.

This is probably the same way you made them, so sorry! If anyone else has any ideas be my guest.

***Oh and by the way the cannery is discontinuing their refried beans (which are second to homemade) so stock up now!