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Canned beans are a marvel of modernity, cutting down on the hours it takes to make beans from scratch. That said, most chefs and traditional purists will always opt for dried beans over canned.

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If you don’t have pinto, try using kidney beans or black beans. When soaking dried beans overnight, it’s always best to make a big batch. Once cooked and cooled they can be portioned and frozen.