Name: Southern Ham and Brown Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Dry pinto beans - 1 pound; Large, meaty ham hock - 1; Onion, chopped - 1 large; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Water - 8 cups; Chili powder - 1 teaspoon; Salt, or to taste - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper, or to taste - ¼ teaspoon

Ingredients for - Southern Ham and Brown Beans

1. Dry pinto beans 1 pound

2. Large, meaty ham hock 1

3. Onion, chopped 1 large

4. Garlic, minced 2 cloves

5. Water 8 cups

6. Chili powder 1 teaspoon

7. Salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon

8. Ground black pepper, or to taste ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Southern Ham and Brown Beans

1 . Stage

Combine beans, ham hock, onion, and garlic in a large stockpot. Pour in water, then season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

2 . Stage

After 1 hour, return the pot to the stovetop and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors have blended and broth has thickened, at least 3 hours, or up to 6 hours.

3 . Stage

During the last 15 minutes of simmering, transfer ham hock to a cutting board. Let sit until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes, then pull meat from the bone. Return meat to the stockpot and discard the bone. Adjust seasonings to taste.