Southern Ham and Brown Beans

Name: Southern Ham and Brown Beans
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 8 Servings
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; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

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200 Min
8 Servings
$10

Southern Ham and Brown Beans

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

200 Min
8 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Main 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
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

STEPS

Gather all ingredients.

Combine beans, ham hock, onion, garlic, and water in a large stockpot.

Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, return the pot to the stovetop and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors have blended and broth has thickened, at least 3 hours.

During the last 15 minutes of simmering, transfer ham hock to a cutting board. Let sit until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes, then pull meat from the bone.

Return meat to the stockpot and discard the bone. Adjust seasonings to taste.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

273

Calories

17
Protein
38
Carbs
6
Fats

💡 For a spicier version, add a can of chopped green chiles.Serve with cornbread, fried potatoes, or fried cabbage for a full Southern-style meal.You can use leftover ham instead of a ham hock if preferred.Soaking pinto beans overnight can lower cooking times and improve texture.