Pinto beans with ham hocks
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Dried pinto beans |
| 2 | Ham hocks | |
| 1 | small | Onion; chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 | teaspoon | Sugar |
| 1 | Clove garlic; crushed | |
Directions
1. Soak the beans overnight in the refrigerator in enough cold water to cover by 4 inches. Drain them well.
2. Combine the beans, ham hocks, onion, salt, pepper, sugar, and garlic in a large saucepot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmering and cook, covered, until the bean are tender, about 45 minutes. Check the seasoning and serve the beans hot.
NOTES : If you like, remove the meat from the ham hocks, pick it free of fat and gristle, and return it to the beans.