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Ham and Pinto Beans

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
200 min
TOTAL TIME
280 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Southern
Ham and Pinto Beans
Ingredients
  • 1 pound dry pinto beans
  • 1 large, meaty ham hock
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
1
Combine a variety of ingredients, including beans, ham hock, onion, and garlic in a large cooking vessel. Next, add water to the pot, followed by a blend of spices including chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture to its boiling point, then cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an hour.
2
After the one-hour waiting period, place the pot back on the stovetop and reheat it to its boiling point. Gradually decrease the heat to a lower setting, allowing the flavors to meld together and the broth to thicken over time. This process can take at least 3 hours or up to 6 hours.
3
During the final 15 minutes of this prolonged cooking process, transfer the ham hock to a flat surface. Allow it to cool enough to handle for 5-10 minutes, then carefully extract the meat from the bone. Return the extracted ham to the stockpot and discard the used bone. Finally, make any necessary adjustments to the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.