Southwestern Style Pinto Beans

* Exported from MasterCook *

SOUTHWESTERN STYLE PINTO BEANS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Dry Pinto Beans -- soaked
Overnight
1 lg Ham Hocks
3 Jalepeno Peppers -- to
Taste
1 qt Tomatoes, Canned
5 Garlic Cloves -- to taste
2 md Onions -- finely chopped
1 tb Salt -- to taste
2 tb Chili Powder
1 t Oregano
1 t Summer Savory
2 tb Sugar
1 Stalk Celery

Soak the pinto beans in water overnight, or about 6-8
hours. Drain the water
and rinse the beans well.

Simmer the ham hock for about 2 hours in enough water
to cover; about 2 quarts. (You could also use a pound
of side pork or slab bacon cut into 1 inch chunks.)
Remove the meat from the hock and return it to the
cooking pot.
Add the pre-soaked and rinsed beans to the pot, along
with the rest of the ingredients. Add enough water or
tomato juice to bring the level to about 4 1/2 quarts
total volume. Cover and simmer for about 4 hours, or
longer if you
have a slow cooker. Watch the liquid level while
cooking so the beans don't get too dry.

Adjust the hot peppers to suit your taste.

Recipe By : Steve Tobin srtobin@mmm.com



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