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southern pinto beans

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Dana Moore AKA: Southern Gals Cook
@Southerngalscook
Alvaton, KY

My dear sweet Grandmother always brought these pinto beans to the table at meal time. Serve with Farmer's cornbreand and onions for a true southern tradition.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southern pinto beans

  • 2 c
    dry pinto beans
  • 4 qt
    hot water
  • 2 Tbsp
    white sugar
  • 4-5 slice
    hog jowl or 1 medium size ham hock
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make southern pinto beans

  • 1
    Thoroughly wash beans and place in large stock pot. Add water, sugar, ham or jowl, salt and pepper. Over high heat bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer on low for 4 to 6 hours or until beans are tender.
  • 2
    DO NOT LET THE BEANS COOK DRY. I may be necessary to add water throughout cooking. These beans can also be prepared in a slow cooker. Just add all ingredients with slow cooker on high in the morning and they are ready to eat at supper time.
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