This isn’t a recipe-—it’s a request. I eat at a place called Jay Alexander’s, and they have the most amazing “Tequila Beans.” I cannot find a recipe anywhere for Tequila Beans. Any help?
The words Tequila & Beans put together got me hunting on the internet for a recipe - there’s a bunch on the net.
After reading a J Alexander review about BBQ sauce in the beans and a recipe that a blogger said reminded them of J Alexanders Tequila beans - I bet if you put these two recipes together (pulled the best parts out of each of them) you might come up with something close.
http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/06/ground-beef-baked-bean-casserole.html
http://bfchef.com/post/1346454406/tequila-and-bacon-baked-beans-with-belle-sabastian
I did a search and found several people requesting that particular recipe. Let me know if this sounds similar:
Beans with Tequila
Traditionally frijoles borrachos (drunken beans) are made with beer and pieces of pork and bacon. In this recipe from Juan Manuel Vivanco from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, tequila is used instead of beer, and the pork has been omitted. The tequila is added twice during the last stage of cooking and again just before serving, to intensify the flavor.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb pinto beans, borlotti beans, or pink beans, cleaned
10 cups water
3 tablespoons lard
1 tablespoon salt plus salt to taste
1 small sprig epazote, optional
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded, and chopped
4 serrano chiles, 2 whole and 2 chopped
1/2 cup tequila
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
DIRECTIONS
In a large covered pot, simmer the beans with the water and 1 tablespoon of lard for about 2 hours until soft; add 1 tablespoon of salt and the epazote after the first hour. Drain the beans, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of lard in a cazuela or large pot over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the onion, tomatoes, chiles, and a little salt to taste. Cook until the fat rises to the surface and the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the reserved broth and half the tequila. Continue cooking until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
When ready to serve, remove from the heat, add the remaining tequila, and sprinkle the cilantro over the top.
http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-More/recipes/Beans-with-Tequila-recipe-1374.aspx