Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks
photo by Nimz_
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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8-10
ingredients
- 3 smoked ham hocks
- 2 lbs dried pinto beans
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1⁄2 medium chopped onion
directions
- Boil ham hocks on high heat for 45 minutes.
- Add all seasonings except hot sauce and onion. Continue boiling for 20 minutes.
- Add pinto beans, hot sauce, and onion. Boil on medium heat until beans are done to taste (usually I go for about 1 1/2 hours).
- Serve with rice and a meat side dish. Tastes even better the 2nd day!
Reviews
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This is my favorite Pinto Beans recipe...I only use one LARGE ham hock though. I boil my ham hock for about 30 minutes with minced garlic and onion. This is the 'broth' I use to cover my beans in the crock pot! I use all of the listed seasonings + hot sauce (my favorite part) and these beans are to die for! My whole family loves them - definitely no left overs :)...I like to add a tablespoon of vinegar to my OWN personal bowl. Served with a side of skillet cornbread & dinner is served! Thanks for this awesome recipe Gaelige Coinnaigh!
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This is a good basic recipe. My variation- I bring the raw dry beans to a boil, cook them at a slow boil for an hour. Then I throw it all together including ham hocks or shanks (which are already cooked when they’re sold), low and slow. I use chicken better than broth. Saute onions, celery, carrots, poblano pepper, other chili (Serrano, jalapeno or Anaheim, depending on your heat level), garlic before adding them in. I add a can of chipotle peppers too. Oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, 2 bay leaves. Just a thought anyway. Make it your own
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