Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks

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Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks

Recipe By : Sylvia Woods of the World Famous Sylvia's Restaurant (NYC)
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Ethnic
Soul Food

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound 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

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.

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Per serving: 263 Calories; 5g Fat (17% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 38g
Carbohydrate; 25mg Cholesterol; 1688mg Sodium

NOTES : If you like, remove the meat from the ham hocks, pick it free of fat
and gristle, and return it to the beans.