Refried Beans from Scratch Recipe

Directions:

1. Rinse beans under cold running water, picking out any debris or bad beans.
2. Place beans, water, 1 T shortening and sliced onion to a 3 quart saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, or just until beans are tender, not soft.
3. Stir in salt, cover and simmer over very low heat for 30-45 min until beans are very soft. DO NOT DRAIN.
4. Heat remaining 1/3 c shortening in heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. add chopped onion and garlic. reduce heat to medium. cook and stir 4 min until onion is softened.
5. Increase heat to high. add 1 cup undrained beans. cook and stir, mashing the beans with a a potato masher.
6. As beans begin to dry, add another 1 cup undrained beans. cook and stir mashing beans.
7. Repeat until all the beans and cooking liquid have been added and the mixture is a coarse puree. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. total smashing time is about 20 minute.