Southern Ham and Brown Beans

Southern Ham and Brown Beans
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs 20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    796

A soulful rendition of Southern pinto beans, enriched with smoky ham hock and a whisper of spice. This recipe, reminiscent of cherished family traditions, promises a hearty and comforting experience. Serve alongside golden cornbread and your favorite Southern sides for a truly satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Cholesterol
    17 mg
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    323 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View In a large stockpot, combine the rinsed pinto beans, ham hock, chopped onion, minced garlic, and water.

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Recipe View Season generously with chili powder, salt, and pepper.

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Recipe View Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and let stand for 1 hour.

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Recipe View After the beans have soaked for an hour, return the pot to the stovetop and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, ensuring a gentle simmer, and cook until the flavors have melded harmoniously and the broth has thickened to a desirable consistency, approximately 3 to 6 hours.

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Recipe View During the final 15 minutes of simmering, carefully transfer the ham hock to a cutting board. Allow it to cool slightly, about 5 to 10 minutes, until it's comfortable to handle. Then, using your fingers or a fork, gently pull the succulent meat from the bone.

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Recipe View Return the shredded ham meat to the stockpot and discard the bone. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding diced ham and a can of chopped green chiles during the last hour of simmering.
If you prefer a thicker broth, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a spoon.
Leftovers taste even better the next day! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 265 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Margot Collins

    I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can easily add or substitute ingredients to suit your taste.

  • Velma Swaniawski

    The simmering time is definitely worth it. The longer they simmer, the better they taste!

  • Kelsie Schaden

    I didn't have a ham hock, so I used diced ham instead, and it worked perfectly.

  • Demond Jacobi

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the beans turned out amazing! My family loved it.

  • Rogelio Klein

    This is the best pinto bean recipe I've ever tried. Thank you for sharing!

  • Pierce Keeling

    I added a can of Rotel tomatoes for a little extra kick, and it was delicious!

  • Nova Quigley

    I used my instant pot and they were done in an hour! Thanks for the inspiration.

  • Aniya Metz

    My grandma used to make beans just like this. It brought back so many memories!

  • Geovany King

    I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The ham hock adds so much flavor!

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