Santa Maria–Style Pinquito Beans

Name: Santa Maria–Style Pinquito Beans
Cook time: 2 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinquito beans (such as Lompoc); 2 cups diced applewood-smoked bacon (from 9 bacon slices); 1 cup diced white onion (from 1 medium onion); 1/2 cup seeded and diced roasted Anaheim chile (from 1 large chile); 1/2 cup diced smoked fully cooked ham; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups tomato puree; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Cook:2h 50min

This is a classic recipe for California pinquito beans, which you'll see paired with grilled tri-tip at a traditional Santa Maria-style barbecue. Bacon and ham add savory heft to the dish, which is spiced with Anaheim chile, paprika, dry mustard, and ancho chile powder.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:35:37 GMT