Frijoles De La Olla - Whole Beans, Tucson'S El Charro - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups pinto beans
2 quarts cold water
1 whole head of garlic, peeled and mashed
salt
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 onion

Preparation

Pick over the beans, dicarding any dirt or debris. Rinse the beans thoroughly.
Place in an 8 quart pot with 2 quarts of cold water. Add the garlic and bring to the boil.
As soon as it boils, reduce the heat, and simmer without stirring for at least 2 hours, when the beans will be very tender.
Salt to taste, and serve with the fresh tomato condiment.
For the tomato condiment, mix together the tomato, oregano, vinegar and onion.