southern pinto beans

Alvaton, KY
Updated on Sep 28, 2011

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.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Stove Top
yield Your family

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry pinto beans
  • 4 quarts hot water
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4-5 slices hog jowl or 1 medium size ham hock
  • - salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make southern pinto beans

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Vegetables
Category: Bean Soups
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #potluck
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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