cowboy beans

16 Pinches
Lawton, OK
Updated on Nov 4, 2013

Many years ago, someone in the family collected recipes from descendants of my great grandparents, William M. and Florence E. (Snodgrass) Whaley and had them compiled into a cookbook. I am posting those recipes here so that they will not be lost. This recipe was submitted by my Aunt Ruby.

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pinto beans, dried
  • 2 - onions, chopped
  • 2 - green chilies
  • 2 pounds ham hock or salt pork
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 can tomato paste

How To Make cowboy beans

  • Step 1
    Sort beans, removing any rocks or foreign matter from the bag of beans. Wash beans and soak overnight.
  • Step 2
    Drain soak water, rinse and place beans in a Dutch Oven; cover with fresh water.
  • Step 3
    Add remaining ingredients and simmer until beans are tender. Add additional water as needed. Add salt to taste.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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