Originally Posted by
nell67
Try this and see it works for you Alpine Sapper,
Dehydrated Refried Beans hot water to taste salt2 cdry pinto, black, or red beans3garlic cloves, minced1 medonion, minced4 Tolive oil Cover the beans with boiling water. Let stand overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the beans. Add fresh water and bring to a boil. Add onion and one garlic clove. Cover and simmer for ~2 hours, until the beans are soft. Season with salt. In a large skillet saute the 2 remaining garlic cloves in the oil. Using a slotted spoon place the beans in the skillet. Add a small amount of cooking liquid and mash the beans. Simmer to a thick consistency. Spread the beans on a prepared tray and dry at 120° F for 6 to 8 hours. To Prepare: For 2 cups of refried beans, bring 1 c water and 1 c dehydrated beans to a boil. Cover pot, remove from heat, and let stand until water is absorbed (~5 minutes). Yields ~3 cups of dehydrated beans.
