Side Pannel
Pinto 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.
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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