Santa Maria Style Beans

Last night dinner was a Santa Maria Valley style bbq:  tri-tip, salad, and pinquito beans.  Now I am not a huge bean fan, but I have to tell you that I *love* this recipe.  It's traditionally made with ham and bacon; I usually just add bacon, and I'm sure they'd still be pretty good without meat at all.  Also, I hate wasting half a can of tomatoes, so I just throw a whole can of diced tomatoes in.  Does that mean they're not as authentic?  Purists would say yes.  Does that mean they aren't delicious?  Hells no!  Try this recipe as a side or on its own--and if you buy yourself some Rancho Gordo Beans you will not regret it.

Santa Maria Style Pinquinto Beans

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