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Pinto Beans

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Category: Beans

 Ingredients List

  • 1 lb Pinto beans; dry
  • 1 md Smoked ham hock
  • 4 Boullion cubes; optional
  • 1 md Onion; chopped
  • 1 Clove garlic; minced
  • 1 Rib celery; chopped
  • 1/2 md Bell pepper; chopped
  • 2 ts Chili powder; or more to
  • -taste
  • 2 ts Oregano
  • 1 ts Cumin
  • Crushed red pepper; to taste
  • Salt; to taste
  • Black pepper; to taste

 Directions

Pick through beans to remove rocks, dirt, etc. Rinse liberally 3 times,
cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes and shut off heat.
Allow beans to set about 2 hours. Alternatively, beans may just be soaked
over night in cold water after washing.

Add all remaining ingredients except salt and black pepper and bring to a
boil; simmer covered until beans are at desired tenderness, about 1 1/2
hours. Add water as needed. Add salt and black pepper last few minutes of
cooking.

Virtually everything except the beans is optional; adjust for personal
taste. Good with 3 or 4 slices of bacon substituted for ham hock, or omit
both and use 2 tbs oil.

Serve with hot cornbread, green onions and fresh sliced tomatoes.

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