Southern Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 smoked ham hock (or substitute – see notes)
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- salt
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Instructions
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Inspect the beans to remove any small rocks or debris. Rinse well.
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Place the beans, 8 cups of water, ham hock, bouillion cubes, and chopped onion in a large pot with a lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add salt to taste. I usually add about 1 teaspoon, but the exact amount of salt needed will vary based on the sodium level in the brand of bouillon and your taste.
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Cook over medium low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender to your liking. Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot, if desired.
Notes
Can’t find ham hocks? Smoked turkey necks, smoked turkey wings, 3 slices of bacon, 3 tablespoons of bacon grease, a ham bone, or even some ham base or ham flavored concentrate will work.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.