The BEST Southern Pinto Beans
Ingredients:
| 1 (11-oz) pkg pinto beans picked through and soaked in lots of water overnight |
| 1 qt chicken stock |
| 1 qt water |
| 1 onion halved or roughly chopped |
| 2 halves smoked ham hock (about 3/4 pound total) |
| 2 bay leaves optional |
| 1 tsp black pepper plus more to taste |
| 1 tsp garlic powder plus more to taste |
| salt to taste |
Directions:
Add the soaked beans, chicken stock, water, onion, ham hocks, and bay leaves (if using) to a large stock pot.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are nice and tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Season with pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Serve.
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Description:
This Pinto Beans Recipe with Ham Hocks is a true Southern Comfort Food delicacy. Dried pinto beans are soaked then simmered with meaty ham hocks and flavors galore reaching tender thick perfection. This is truly the best country meal you will ever have!
Author: Aaron Hutcherson
Recipe Type: soul food, south, Southern
