Refried beans

Ingredients:

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 tablespoon salt
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup bacon drippings
1/4 cup bacon drippings

Preparation:

Pick over beans to remove rocks and bad beans. Wash and put in large with sugar. Add enough cold water to cover and heat to boiling.
Cover simmer for 3 hours or until beans are soft, adding additional water when necessary during cooking.
Add 1/2 cup bacon drippings, salt and garlic. Cook at least 1 hour more, stirring occasionally. Can be cooked for more than 4 hours or overnight if there is enough water.
Heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings or lard in a large skillet and add beans. Stir frequently, until beans are reheated. Mash with a fork or potato masher.
Brown beans until and a little crusty, stirring frequently. Add salt to taste.